Politics Of Burma

In a changing Myanmar, Suu Kyi gets a landslide win

The party of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi won Myanmar's weekend by-elections by a landslide, claiming all but one of the vacant seats.

Suu Kyi's journey: From house arrest to parliament

Suu Kyi, became the face of Myanmar's struggle for democracy while locked under house arrest for two decades. Here are key events from her life.

Suu Kyi set to win parliamentary seat

Myanmar's landmark election is expected to send democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament for her first public office since launching her decades-long struggle against the military-dominated government.

EU commissioner in Myanmar to explore cooperation

An EU official arrived in Myanmar's capital on Monday for talks with a civilian government praised by Brussels for the reforms it has begun over the past year after five decades of authoritarian military rule.

Suu Kyi cautions that Myanmar army could block reforms

Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi cautioned that the democratic reforms started by Myanmar's nominally civilian government are not "unstoppable" and will succeed only if the powerful military accepts the changes.