http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: National League for Democracy) 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/burmese-street-reacts-to-historic-obama-visit-linkasia-bulletin-111912?start=0 LinkAsia contributor Kenneth Wong reports from the streets of Rangoon on Burmese reactions to US President Barack Obama's historic visit. People's responses vary, from optimism that Obama's visit would make a concrete difference in people's lives, to a feeling that any change must come from Burmese people themselves. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:19:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/burmese-street-reacts-to-historic-obama-visit-linkasia-bulletin-111912 Barack Obama, Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, Yangon, Foreign relations of Burma, National League for Democracy, Southeast Asia, Thein Sein, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon LinkAsia contributor Kenneth Wong reports from the streets of Rangoon on Burmese reactions to US President Barack Obama's historic visit. People's responses vary, from optimism that Obama's visit would make a concrete difference in people's lives, to a feeling that any change must come from Burmese people themselves. http://news.linktv.org/videos/suu-kyi-to-exiles-come-home-and-rebuild-burma-linkasia-10512?start=0 Aung San Suu Kyi is back in Burma after a triumphant visit to the US. Burmese-American journalist Kenneth Wong reports from San Francisco on the reaction in the Burmese community to Suu Kyi's visit, speech, and the country's continuing reforms. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:25:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/suu-kyi-to-exiles-come-home-and-rebuild-burma-linkasia-10512 Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar, San Francisco, Exile, Burmese American, National League for Democracy, Yangon, Thein Sein, Myanmar by-elections, 2012 , United States Aung San Suu Kyi is back in Burma after a triumphant visit to the US. Burmese-American journalist Kenneth Wong reports from San Francisco on the reaction in the Burmese community to Suu Kyi's visit, speech, and the country's continuing reforms. 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/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/us-suspends-all-economic-sanctions-on-burma?start=0 The United States is lifting all of its economic sanctions against the military-led government in Burma following the election to parliament of long-time pro-democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:11:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/us-suspends-all-economic-sanctions-on-burma Myanmar, Economic sanctions, US Department of State, National League for Democracy, Myanmar by-elections, 2012 , Aung San Suu Kyi, Hillary Clinton, United States, Voice of America The United States is lifting all of its economic sanctions against the military-led government in Burma following the election to parliament of long-time pro-democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi. VOA State Department correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Washington will be sending its first ambassador to Burma in more than 20 years. http://news.linktv.org/videos/ang-san-suu-kyi-decides-to-enter-myanmars-parliament?start=0 Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi says her party, the National League for Democracy, has abandoned its political boycott and will agree to swear the parliamentary oath this week, despite reservations over the wording. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:53:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/ang-san-suu-kyi-decides-to-enter-myanmars-parliament Aung San Suu Kyi, National League for Democracy, Myanmar, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Politics of Myanmar, Constitution, Oath of office, Naypyidaw, Boycott, Constitutional amendment Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi says her party, the National League for Democracy, has abandoned its political boycott and will agree to swear the parliamentary oath this week, despite reservations over the wording. http://news.linktv.org/videos/suu-kyis-party-boycotts-parliament-over-oath?start=0 Members of the National League for Democracy were supposed to take their seats in Myanmar's parliament today, but are protesting the wording of an oath that requires them to pledge to protect a constitution they say is undemocratic. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:59:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/suu-kyis-party-boycotts-parliament-over-oath National League for Democracy, Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, Politics of Myanmar, Constitution, Naypyidaw, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Boycott, Myanmar by-elections, 2012 , Constitutional amendment Following by-elections earlier this month, members of the National League for Democracy were supposed to take their seats in Myanmar's parliament today, but are protesting the wording of an oath. It requires them to pledge to protect a constitution they say is undemocratic and should be changed. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from the capital Naypyidaw. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-aung-san-suu-kyi-hails-beginning-of-a-new-era?start=0 Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi gave a victory speech outside her National League for Democracy headquarters in Myanmar (Burma) Monday after the NLD announced she won her bid for parliament in Sunday's by-elections. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:35:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-aung-san-suu-kyi-hails-beginning-of-a-new-era Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar, National League for Democracy, Myanmar by-elections, 2012 , Politics of Myanmar, Elections in Myanmar, Election, Democracy, Raw video, Speech Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi gave a victory speech outside her National League for Democracy headquarters in Myanmar (Burma) Monday after the NLD announced she won her bid for parliament in Sunday's by-elections. http://news.linktv.org/videos/aung-san-suu-kyi-wins-myanmar-by-election-in-landslide?start=0 Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called for more emphasis on the rule of the people after her election to parliament in Myanmar (Burma). The vote marks an important milestone for the Burmese pro-democracy movement. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:50:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/aung-san-suu-kyi-wins-myanmar-by-election-in-landslide Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar by-elections, 2012 , Myanmar, Politics of Myanmar, National League for Democracy, Elections in Myanmar, Electoral fraud, Democracy, Election, ABC News (Australia) Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called for more emphasis on the rule of the people after her election to parliament in Myanmar (Burma). The vote marks an important milestone for the Burmese pro-democracy movement. http://news.linktv.org/videos/aung-san-suu-kyi-vows-to-fight-on-despite-myanmar-election-irregularities?start=0 Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi says her party will continue to campaign for the forthcoming election in Myanmar, despite what she called "irregular" and "illegal" activities in the military-crafted political system. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:51:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/aung-san-suu-kyi-vows-to-fight-on-despite-myanmar-election-irregularities Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar, Myanmar by-elections, 2012 , Elections in Myanmar, Politics of Myanmar, National League for Democracy, Electoral fraud, Election law, Raw video, Democracy Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi says her party will continue to campaign for the forthcoming election in Myanmar, despite what she called "irregular" and "illegal" activities in the military-crafted political system. http://news.linktv.org/videos/aung-san-suu-kyi-stumps-for-people-power?start=0 In a tense atmosphere under the watchful eyes of the ruling regime, Aung San Suu Kyi travels from village to village, spreading a message of hope and reform. How long she will be able to do so still remains to be seen. South Korean broadcaster MBC has the report from Myanmar. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:54:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/aung-san-suu-kyi-stumps-for-people-power Aung San Suu Kyi, National League for Democracy, Myanmar, Thein Sein, Nobel Peace Prize, Yangon, Regime, South Korea, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, LinkAsia In a tense atmosphere under the watchful eyes of the ruling regime, Aung San Suu Kyi travels from village to village, spreading a message of hope and reform. How long she will be able to do so still remains to be seen. South Korean broadcaster MBC has the report from Myanmar. 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. http://news.linktv.org/videos/myanmar-frees-hundreds-of-political-prisoners?start=0 Myanmar (Burma) freed hundreds of political prisoners Friday, after a mass presidential pardon, a move state media described as nation building. Washington later announced it would exchange ambassadors with Yangon. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:32:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/myanmar-frees-hundreds-of-political-prisoners Myanmar, Political prisoner, Pardon, Yangon, Khin Nyunt, Amnesty, National League for Democracy, Prisoner of conscience, Politics of Myanmar, Associated Press Myanmar (Burma) freed hundreds of political prisoners Friday, after a mass presidential pardon, a move state media described as nation building. Washington later announced it would exchange ambassadors with Yangon.