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Background: 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.
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October 28th 2009 Asia » Burma » Mandalay
Arrived in Mandalay on Sunday. Peacock Lodge very nice thought the room is a bit basic and old fashioned. The owners Chitsu and Tun are very nice and all the staff friendly and helpful. Unfortunat ... 11 photos [full story]
Arrived in Mandalay on Sunday. Peacock Lodge very nice thought the room is a bit basic and old fashioned. The owners Chitsu and Tun are very nice and all the staff friendly and helpful. Unfortunat ... 11 photos [full story]
September 9th 2009 Asia » Burma » Mandalay
They say that Thailand is the land of 1000 smiles.. Well Myanmar must be the land of the genuine smile. The people here light up when they see a foreigner... and they don't come to often I am guessing ... 68 photos [full story]
They say that Thailand is the land of 1000 smiles.. Well Myanmar must be the land of the genuine smile. The people here light up when they see a foreigner... and they don't come to often I am guessing ... 68 photos [full story]
August 11th 2009 Asia » Burma » Mandalay
As tourism in Myanmar is a bit controversial we thought we'd give a bit more background than on the blogs we've done before now. It's a bit long, but we hope you enjoy.... Myanmar lies in a st ... 9 photos [full story]
As tourism in Myanmar is a bit controversial we thought we'd give a bit more background than on the blogs we've done before now. It's a bit long, but we hope you enjoy.... Myanmar lies in a st ... 9 photos [full story]
July 2nd 2009 Asia » Burma » Mandalay
This was one of the best day trips we had. It was full of Burmese history, culture, food and people. The highlights included: Purchasing longyis (Burmese traditional wear and getting help from ... 32 photos [full story]
This was one of the best day trips we had. It was full of Burmese history, culture, food and people. The highlights included: Purchasing longyis (Burmese traditional wear and getting help from ... 32 photos [full story]
July 1st 2009 Asia » Burma » Mandalay
After initially stepping off at Bagan airport and not realising it until the nurse checking our ears for swine flu informed us, we counted ourselves lucky to have made it back on the plane to Mandalay ... 34 photos [full story]
After initially stepping off at Bagan airport and not realising it until the nurse checking our ears for swine flu informed us, we counted ourselves lucky to have made it back on the plane to Mandalay ... 34 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 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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