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Burma's prisoner amnesty promising, but activists await 'real change'

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Burma's prisoner amnesty promising, but activists await 'real change'

The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar is one of the most repressive countries in the world. But lately the military government has been angling for international acceptance.

On Tuesday, the Burmese government announced a mass amnesty, though it didn't explicitly mention political prisoners. And many Burmese dissidents question the government's commitment to reform.

A breaking news feature. 

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Fueling conflict in Burma

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Fueling conflict in Burma

Myanmar, also known as Burma, is pushing to develop its energy sector. But new hydropower dams and mining projects are exacerbating tensions between the military and armed ethnic militias, leaving civilians trapped in between. A radio feature.

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