Myanmar elections mute ethnic voices
Brian McCartan, Asia Times/ June 25, 2010

Elections slated for later this year in Myanmar seem increasingly unlikely to democratically empower the country's various ethnic minority groups, which combined account for over 30% of the population. Full Version

US senator nixes Myanmar trip over nuclear concern
AP / June 03, 2010

A U.S. senator on Thursday postponed a trip to Myanmar, saying it is a bad time to visit because of new allegations that its military regime is collaborating with North Korea to develop a nuclear program. Full Version

Chinese PM visits military-ruled Myanmar
DPA / June 02, 2010

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Myanmar on Wednesday for talks with the military junta chief who has promised elections later this year. Full Version

EU seeking deal on election mission to Myanmar
AFP / May 26, 2010

The European Union is seeking a deal with Myanmar to send a mission to Yangon to discuss the country's upcoming elections, a Spanish official said Wednesday during an EU-ASEAN conference in Madrid. Full Version

US 'troubled' by Myanmar election preparations: envoy
AFP / May 09, 2010

A top US envoy voiced concern Sunday about election preparations in Myanmar ahead of his visit there for talks with the ruling junta and detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Full Version

Tensions rising between Myanmar’s military junta and the Kachin Independence Army
Jane’s Intelligence Weekly / May 06, 2010

Tensions are rising between Myanmar’s military junta and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), as the latter continues to reject transformation into a border guard force. Full Version

Myanmar opposition holds last event as legal party
AP / May 05, 2010

The party of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, founded more than 20 years ago to challenge military rule in Myanmar, held a final gathering Wednesday at its headquarters before its forced dissolution. Full Version