An incredible, in-depth look at the activists attempting to promote democracy in Burma and chronicle the human rights abuses occurring under the junta. Mac McClelland visits the Karen freedom fighters trapped in Thai refugee camps.
Burmese military regime
Even without blood money, Burma is bled dry
Recently there has been a call for tougher sanctions for Aussie businesses wanting to deal in Burma. But how effective are sanctions when Burma’s military tentacles are wrapped so tight?
Tony Wheeler: Why we should still travel to Burma
Don’t go to Burma – say some Burma activists, but who is it that’s phoning back and emailing the stories from within the country? asks Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler.
