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Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth was attained in 1948. Gen. NE WIN dominated the government from 1962 to 1988, first as military ruler, then as self-appointed president, and later as political kingpin. Despite multiparty legislative elections in 1990 that resulted in the main opposition party - the National League for Democracy (NLD) - winning a landslide victory, the ruling junta refused to hand over power. NLD leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient AUNG SAN SUU KYI, who was under house arrest from 1989 to 1995 and 2000 to 2002, was imprisoned in May 2003 and is currently under house arrest. In December 2004, the junta announced it was extending her detention for at least an additional year. Her supporters, as well as all those who promote democracy and improved human rights, are routinely harassed or jailed. To be updated
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June 4th 2009 Asia » Burma » Pyin U Lwin
Almost immediately after arriving in Pyin U Lin we got sick so we ended up staying six days resting. Because it was several thousand metres above the plateau where Mandalay is, it was much cooler and ... 66 photos [full story]
Almost immediately after arriving in Pyin U Lin we got sick so we ended up staying six days resting. Because it was several thousand metres above the plateau where Mandalay is, it was much cooler and ... 66 photos [full story]
May 28th 2009 Asia » Burma » Mandalay
Mustache Brothers was listed in the Lonely Planet as a comedian group that at one time enjoyed some freedom practicing political satire. However, after some stints in jail and in labour camps the main ... 43 photos [full story]
Mustache Brothers was listed in the Lonely Planet as a comedian group that at one time enjoyed some freedom practicing political satire. However, after some stints in jail and in labour camps the main ... 43 photos [full story]
July 1st 2009 Asia » Burma » Mandalay
Erster Tag wie immer bequem mit Guide, dann wie immer auf die eigene Tour. Der Guide war phantastisch. Joe Joe Foto im Anhang, perfektes Englisch und wahrscheinlich der offenste von allen. Er erzaehlt ... [full story]
Erster Tag wie immer bequem mit Guide, dann wie immer auf die eigene Tour. Der Guide war phantastisch. Joe Joe Foto im Anhang, perfektes Englisch und wahrscheinlich der offenste von allen. Er erzaehlt ... [full story]
June 23rd 2009 Asia » Burma » Bagan
Flug nach Bagan. Erster Tag wieder mit einem Guide. Zweite Lektion: Gesellschaftliches Verhalten. Sagen wir es positiv: Männer werden in ganz Myanmar bevorzugt behandelt. Sagen wir es ehrlich: Alice S ... [full story]
Flug nach Bagan. Erster Tag wieder mit einem Guide. Zweite Lektion: Gesellschaftliches Verhalten. Sagen wir es positiv: Männer werden in ganz Myanmar bevorzugt behandelt. Sagen wir es ehrlich: Alice S ... [full story]
May 21st 2009 Asia » Burma
Funny: There was a lovely Burmese chap who managed to get a passport and travel to India. He visited a dentist for treatment. "Why not wait until you're back home ... 87 photos [full story]
Funny: There was a lovely Burmese chap who managed to get a passport and travel to India. He visited a dentist for treatment. "Why not wait until you're back home ... 87 photos [full story]
May 25th 2009 Asia » Burma » Yangon
When I hear the name Shwedagon Paya I think of a massive temple with lavish decor. Large diamonds (the biggest one is the size of my fist) and rubies crown the tip of the really high gold pagoda. Many ... 38 photos [full story]
When I hear the name Shwedagon Paya I think of a massive temple with lavish decor. Large diamonds (the biggest one is the size of my fist) and rubies crown the tip of the really high gold pagoda. Many ... 38 photos [full story]
June 14th 2009 Asia » Burma » Hsipaw
In Namhsan angekommen verfolgten mich viele neugierige Blicke, als ich langsam durchs Dorf fahre. Am Ende fuehren Stufen auf eine Pagode, die zusammen mit einem Kloster das Dorf und die Taeler ueberbl ... 24 photos [full story]
In Namhsan angekommen verfolgten mich viele neugierige Blicke, als ich langsam durchs Dorf fahre. Am Ende fuehren Stufen auf eine Pagode, die zusammen mit einem Kloster das Dorf und die Taeler ueberbl ... 24 photos [full story]
June 19th 2009 Asia » Burma » Hsipaw
Nils und ich, als letzte uebrig gebliebene unserer kleinen Crew entschlossen uns nach Namhsan in den Bergen zu stoppen. Angeblich 6-12 Stunden mit dem Bus, abhaengig von Wetter, dem Bus und Glueck. Kl ... 13 photos [full story]
Nils und ich, als letzte uebrig gebliebene unserer kleinen Crew entschlossen uns nach Namhsan in den Bergen zu stoppen. Angeblich 6-12 Stunden mit dem Bus, abhaengig von Wetter, dem Bus und Glueck. Kl ... 13 photos [full story]
June 10th 2009 Asia » Burma » Hsipaw
Mein naechster Stop in Myanmar sollte Hsipaw sein. Hsipaw liegt im Norther Shan State, das Volk der Shan macht ungefaehr fuenf Mio. Einwohner aus. Gesprochen wird Shan, was dem Thailaendischen sehr ae ... 21 photos [full story]
Mein naechster Stop in Myanmar sollte Hsipaw sein. Hsipaw liegt im Norther Shan State, das Volk der Shan macht ungefaehr fuenf Mio. Einwohner aus. Gesprochen wird Shan, was dem Thailaendischen sehr ae ... 21 photos [full story]
June 5th 2009 Asia » Burma » Mandalay
In Mandalay angekommen nahmen Devon, Jeanelle und ich erst einmal eines der allgegenwaertigen Blue Taxis, ein umgebauter Mini-Pickup. Auf Empfehlung von Frederic quartierten wir uns im Royal Guesthous ... 25 photos [full story]
In Mandalay angekommen nahmen Devon, Jeanelle und ich erst einmal eines der allgegenwaertigen Blue Taxis, ein umgebauter Mini-Pickup. Auf Empfehlung von Frederic quartierten wir uns im Royal Guesthous ... 25 photos [full story]
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