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Myanmar Elections 2010

Suu Kyi defends election boycott

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader tells Al Jazeera people have to stand up for themselves if they want change.

Last Modified: 18 Nov 2010 11:03 GMT

Asia-Pacific

Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi

In pictures: Suu Kyi's release

Aung San Suu Kyi set free

The story behind Aung San Suu Kyi The background story of a woman who has come to symbolise non-violent resistance against oppression in Myanmar.	Suu Kyi softens stand on sanctions Myanmar pro-democracy leader signals readiness to work with "any democratic forces" in first speech after being freed.

The background story of a woman who has come to symbolise non-violent resistance against oppression in Myanmar.

Myanmar pro-democracy leader signals readiness to work with "any democratic forces" in first speech after being freed.

Country Profile

Country profile: Myanmar

Key facts on one of the world's most repressive states.

Last Modified: 04 Nov 2010 08:04 GMT

Timeline

Timeline: Myanmar

Key developments in the country's history as it heads for the first general election in 20 years.

Last Modified: 04 Nov 2010 08:08 GMT

News

Thousands cross into Thailand following fighting between ethnic minority group and troops sparked by Sunday's election.

Last Modified: 09 Nov 2010 18:22 GMT

Global reaction to Suu Kyi release

Global reaction to Aung San Suu Kyi's release was near unanimous with leaders welcoming her freedom and demanding more.

Last Modified: 13 Nov 2010 15:05 GMT

Voters exercise democratic rights for the first time in 20 years but the truth remains elusive under military rule.

Last Modified: 07 Nov 2010 17:38 GMT

Myanmar's clouded future

Thousands seeking refuge in Thailand struggle to survive but see no hope for change despite vote.

Last Modified: 06 Nov 2010 20:22 GMT

A gathering of fortunate men

Just across the border in Thailand, Myanmar dissidents meet to reminisce about the lives they left behind.

Last Modified: 06 Nov 2010 06:32 GMT

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Videos

Myanmar's clouded future

Thousands seeking refuge in Thailand struggle to survive but see no hope for change despite vote.
A funny way to look at Myanmar vote

Political satire reflects widespread scepticism over Sunday's general elections.
Security boost at Myanmar border

In the run-up to Sunday's general elections, neighbouring Thailand decides to beef up military presence.
Myanmar youth hungry for change

Strained ties with the military government could keep away up to 50 million new voters from Sunday's vote.
Restrictions mar Myanmar election

Candidates campaigning under severe restrictions ahead of Sunday's vote.
Traffickers exploit Myanmar's poor

Thousands of people crossing into southern Thailand have become victims of a booming trade in human trafficking.
Myanmar split over poll boycott

Questions are being raised as to whether NLD boycott of upcoming polls is the right move.
Girl-band tests Myanmar limits

Pop band pushes boundaries in a country where citizens have only limited freedom.