http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Burmese language) en-us Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:26:00 -0800 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/change-from-within-burmese-skeptical-of-obamas-impact-linkasia-112312?start=0 US President Barack Obama's historic visit to Myanmar drew jubilant crowds. But as contributor Kenneth Wong reports from Rangoon, many there believe that further change and reforms must be driven by the efforts of Burmese themselves. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:26:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/change-from-within-burmese-skeptical-of-obamas-impact-linkasia-112312 Myanmar, Barack Obama, Aung San Suu Kyi, Yangon, Thein Sein, National League for Democracy, Burmese language, Southeast Asia, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon US President Barack Obama's historic visit to Myanmar drew jubilant crowds. But as contributor Kenneth Wong reports from Rangoon, many there believe that further change and reforms must be driven by the efforts of Burmese themselves. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-110812?start=439 <p>Bashar al-Assad defends Syria as the last stronghold of secularism in the region, world groups organize global day of action in support of Myanmar's Rohingyas, bombings kill several people in Iraq, and more.</p> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-110812 Syrian Civil War, US-Israel relations, Benjamin Netanyahu, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Syria, Israel, United States, US presidential election, 2012, Rohingya Rohingya organizations around the world have declared November 8 a global day of action to draw attention to the plight of Rohingyas in their country. Rallies are being held in London to support Rohingyas. Press TV speaks with Noor al-Islam, the president of Arakan Rohingya National Organization, who criticizes the poor international response to the situation. He also slams Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi's silence on the Rohingyas, adding that if Rakhine's Buddhists were in the same situation, she would "definitely speak up." http://news.linktv.org/videos/renewed-clashes-kill-dozens-in-burmas-rakhine-state-linkasia-11212?start=0 A measure of calm has descended on Burma's westernmost Rakhine state after violence between Buddhists and Muslims killed 84 and left more than 125 injured. LinkAsia speaks with Burmese activist Maung Zarni about the causes of the violence and the effect it may have on Burma's fragile reforms. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:07:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/renewed-clashes-kill-dozens-in-burmas-rakhine-state-linkasia-11212 Myanmar, Rakhine State, Buddhism, Muslim, Maung Zarni, Rohingya, Ethnic violence, Burmese language, Ethnic group, LinkAsia A measure of calm has descended on Burma's westernmost Rakhine state after violence between Buddhists and Muslims killed 84 and left more than 125 injured. LinkAsia speaks with Burmese activist Maung Zarni about the causes of the violence and the effect it may have on Burma's fragile reforms. http://news.linktv.org/videos/direct-media-censorship-abolished-in-myanmar?start=0 The ongoing Burmese reforms took a huge step forward this past week as the government ended the practice of direct censorship. Journalists no longer need to seek pre-approval before publishing stories. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:34:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/direct-media-censorship-abolished-in-myanmar Myanmar, Censorship, Thein Sein, Freedom of the press, Media, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese language, Yul Kwon, LinkAsia The ongoing Burmese reforms took a huge step forward this past week as the government ended the practice of direct censorship. Journalists no longer need to seek pre-approval before publishing stories. LinkAsia's Annie Fu looks at Chinese social media's reaction to this loosening of restrictions. http://news.linktv.org/videos/press-freedom-sprouting-as-myanmar-reforms?start=0 As the Southeast Asian country undergoes a "wave of democratic reform", journalists in Myanmar are experiencing more and more freedom. Contributor Adam Kaufman profiles Burmese journalist Maung Wuntha for a look at how reforms are impacting his work. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:54:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/press-freedom-sprouting-as-myanmar-reforms Myanmar, Freedom of the press, Democratization, Journalist, Southeast Asia, Burmese language, National League for Democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon As the Southeast Asian country undergoes a "wave of democratic reform", journalists in Myanmar are experiencing more and more freedom. Contributor Adam Kaufman profiles Burmese journalist Muang Wuntha for a look at how reforms are impacting his work. http://news.linktv.org/videos/as-violence-dies-down-in-rakhine-real-struggles-begin?start=0 Peace has descended on Myanmar's Rakhine state, yet some of the region's biggest problems are just beginning. Authorities have to deal with 90,000 displaced citizens, simmering tensions, and the smoldering ruins of Sittwe's neighborhoods. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:10:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/as-violence-dies-down-in-rakhine-real-struggles-begin Myanmar, Rakhine State, Rohingya, Sittwe, Muslim, Thein Sein, Buddhism, Bangladesh, Southeast Asia, Ethnic violence Peace has descended on Myanmar's Rakhine state, yet some of the region's biggest problems are just beginning. Authorities have to deal with 90,000 displaced citizens, simmering tensions, and the smoldering ruins of Sittwe's neighborhoods. http://news.linktv.org/videos/suu-kyi-in-thailand-burmese-refugees-meet-their-hero?start=0 Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi left Myanmar for the first time in almost 25 years this week. Suu Kyi took advantage of the country's increasing openness to speak at the World Economic Forum in Thailand. Host Yul Kwon speaks with filmmaker Jeanne Marie Hallacy about Suu Kyi's meeting with Burmese refugees. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:14:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/suu-kyi-in-thailand-burmese-refugees-meet-their-hero Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar, Thailand, Burmese language, National League for Democracy, World Economic Forum, Refugee, House arrest, Myanmar by-elections, 2012 , Yingluck Shinawatra Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi left Myanmar for the first time in almost 25 years this week. Suu Kyi took advantage of the country's increasing openness to speak at the World Economic Forum in Thailand. Host Yul Kwon speaks with filmmaker Jeanne Marie Hallacy about Suu Kyi's meeting with Burmese refugees. http://news.linktv.org/videos/a-former-political-prisoners-take-on-myanmars-reforms?start=0 Host Yul Kwon speaks with renowned Burmese human rights activist Bo Kyi, founder of the Assistance Association of Political Prisoners, about the upcoming elections in Burma and the political prisoners that remain behind bars. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:33:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/a-former-political-prisoners-take-on-myanmars-reforms Myanmar, Political prisoner, Human rights, Thein Sein, Elections in Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese language, Human rights defender, Politics of Myanmar, Yul Kwon Host Yul Kwon speaks with renowned Burmese human rights activist Bo Kyi, founder of the Assistance Association of Political Prisoners, about the upcoming elections in Burma and the political prisoners that remain behind bars. http://news.linktv.org/videos/aung-san-suu-kyi-allowed-on-ballot-in-myanmar?start=0 In another sign of increasing openness from the ruling junta, Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be allowed to run in an April election. She will run under the banner of the formerly-banned National League for Democracy party. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:22:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/aung-san-suu-kyi-allowed-on-ballot-in-myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar, National League for Democracy, Election, Yangon, Burmese language, Nobel Peace Prize, Reuters, LinkAsia In another sign of increasing openness from the ruling junta, Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be allowed to run in an April election. She will run under the banner of the formerly-banned National League for Democracy party. Footage from Reuters.