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Interview with Aung Zaw, Irrawaddy magazine May 14 , 2008 Burmese eagerly await return of top comedian N/A , 2007 Suu kyi extends olive branch as convention delayed once again N/A , 2007 America’s point man on Burma May 6 , 2006 Political gridlock tightens in Rangoon February 6 , 2006 Market realities bite October 20 , 2005 Burmese army in turmoil June 11 , 2003 Unity, federalism crucial issues for Burma May 29 , 2002 Aung San Suu Kyi is freed at last May 11 , 2002 Crafty junta has an ulterior motive July 20 , 2001 Reform-minded Kachin rebels oust corrupt leaders in bloodless coup March 7 , 2001 National vs human security in Burma December 22 , 2000 One battle the Burmese military will ‘definitely lose’ November 29 , 1998 Suppression of press freedom in Burma gets worse November 8 , 1998 Burmese students set to force junta’s hand October 11 , 1998 Aung Gyi, Burma’s commander of ill omen October 7 , 1998 Death of Tin Oo fans fires of poweer struggle October 7 , 1998 Driving Tatmadaw’s top brass mad September 20 , 1998 The ‘fighting peacock’ is back September 9 , 1998 8-8-88 is back to haunt the generals August 7 , 1998 Asean sees no evil in Burma July 30 , 1998 Currency turmoil rattles Burma’s market as well July 28 , 1998 If not a handshake, what? July 24 , 1998 Suharto’s fall raises tensions in Rangoon May 27 , 1998 The dispossession of the Shans May 10 , 1998 Refugees caught in the crossfire March 27 , 1998 Asean is talking to Suu Kyi March 18 , 1998 Former comrades appeal to Ne Win January 16 , 1998 Burma’s year ends as it started – in chains January 3 , 1998 A junta by any other name November 30 , 1997 Health of three Slorc prisoners causing concern October 28 , 1997 HIV scare in Burma’s Insein October 19 , 1997 What was ex-strongman Ne Win up to in Indonesia? October 4 , 1997 Glimmer of hope on University Avenue October 4 , 1997 Move over Tiger, here’s Slorc October 4 , 1997 Idle Burmese Students dream of lighter pursuits July 7 , 1997 A lifetime spent fighting injustice June 14 , 1997 Chins feel the pinch as Burma, India embrace May 22 , 1997 Quiet tensions rattle Sino-Burmese relations May 19 , 1997 Tin Oo: A man with many enemies April 11 , 1997 Rangoon plays the Muslim card March 28 , 1997 Rekin dling the fire in Washington March 28 , 1997 Rangoon cries foul as a thousand poppies bloom March 21 , 1997 Slaughter of the innocent soldiers March 22 , 1996 Youth and dealth come face to face in the jungle March 22 , 1996 Karennis backed against the wall March 8 , 1996 Burma, oil and arms: the French connection March 1 , 1996 Drug allegation March 1 , 1996 Ink, blot and rip: censorship in Burma February 23 , 1996 From narco terrorist to blood brethren February 16 , 1996 Feeling the squeeze of China’s embance February 9 , 1996 Visit Myanmar if you can January 26 , 1996 US radio service hit by ‘Voice of Slorc’ charges January 19 , 1996 Slorc noose tightens around the Karennis January 12 , 1996 Confusion, bitterness regin among Shan after Khun Sa sells out to Burmese January 5 , 1996 Khun Sa: Man with ‘friends’ in high places January 5 , 1996 Slorc tightning the screws on opposition in Burma January 1 , 1996 The sharp end of the carrot December 15 , 1995 Rangoon turns to Russia in search for more arms December 1 , 1995 Suu Kyi raises the stakes in war of wills with Slorc November 24 , 1995 Rape case against Slorc troops continues to build November 17 , 1995 Spy charges put dissident circles on edge November 10 , 1995 UN and Solrc: One world, different agendas October 27 , 1995 Maung Aye’s star rises over Burma October 13 , 1995 A Burmese tale of ho rror September 29 , 1995 Will Slorc respond to US envoy’s ultimatum? September 15 , 1995 Karennis doubt Burma peace prospects September 8 , 1995 Burma’s women prove to be global symbols September 8 , 1995 Between the hammer and the anvil September 1 , 1995 Burma students dream of reviving 8888 movement August 11 , 1995 Slorc-run papers revive anti- Suu Kyi campaign August 4 , 1995 A city of whispers and bowed hwads July 21 , 1995 ‘The Lady’ is free at last’ July 14 , 1995 Will the Rangoon junta reveal its hand July 12 , 1995 Burma offers an intriguing tourist alternative- the police stste July 7 , 1995 No parents, no home- what future? June 30 , 1995 Military reshuffle points to extended stay for Slorc June 23 , 1995 'An ant fighting an elephant' June 23 , 1995 Battening doen the hatches June 16 , 1995 This emperor wears only imported designer labels June 16 , 1995 Influx of fake banknotes causes unease in Rangoon June 9 , 1995 Rangoon dashes hopes for July release for Suu Kyi June 9 , 1995 US re-opens the constructive engagement debate June 2 , 1995 Suu Kyi: Between Slorc and a hardline June 2 , 1995 Burmese mark election anniversary in fear May 30 , 1995 Khin Nyunt: Truly evil or just acting? May 26 , 1995 Heat on Thailand to rethink constructive engagement May 19 , 1995 Slorc misrule sends flood of illegals over Thai border May 12 , 1995 Slorc intent on swithching off the flickering lights of Myanmar May 12 , 1995 Slorc’s same game played over and over again May 6 , 1995 Democracy marking time with the generals April 28 , 1995 Slorc buys time with releases April 7 , 1995 Inflated kyat casts shadow over ‘boom’ April 4 , 1995 Phony war against Khun Sa gets real March 31 , 1995 Life in the dog cell: Tales from Burma’s most infamous prisons March 29 , 1995 Burma army’s size dwarfs legitimate defence needs March 27 , 1995 Burma army’s size dawarfs legitimate defence neds March 24 , 1995 Burmese junta turning an increasingly deaf ear to US March 20 , 1995 Slorc Linked to pamphlet attacks against Suu Kyi March 10 , 1995 Slorc offensive falters at Suu Kyi’s door March 3 , 1995 Besieged from inside and out, Karen vow to keep fighting February 20 , 1995 UN envoys visit Rangoon as hopes for reform dim February 10 , 1995 Armed Forces day highlights tatmadaw’s shame February 4 , 1995 Leopards do not change their spots and it’s true for Slorc January 29 , 1995 Speculation abouth release of Suu Kyi stirs Rangoon January 16 , 1995 Li Peng’s visit to Burma reflects warming relations December 23 , 1994 Slorc’s top spies strut their stuff December 9 , 1994 In Rangoon, ruminating on Ne Win’s death December 8 , 1994 A matter of interpretation December 2 , 1994 From pariah to diplomatic hot spot November 25 , 1994 Anti-Suu Kyi rhetoric now thing of past November 4 , 1994 Dissident comic still able to raise a crooked smile October 21 , 1994 Meeting follow-up test of Slorc sincerity September 26 , 1994 Burmese islands focus of strategic moves by China September 2 , 1994 Slorc’s spies keep close watch on junta’s foes at home and abroad September 2 , 1994 Slorc-Suu Kyi talks a possibility August 26 , 1994