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Trump Campaign Manager’s Firm Turned Blind Eye to Burma Rapes - The Daily Beast
“Some military units clearly viewed rape as a legitimate means of demoralizing and degrading their enemies,” Clapp said. “Yes, that was used. It still is, unfortunately.” “In reality, the military government was using violence against everybody, not just women,” she continued. “The army was an equal-opportunity violence machine, aimed at men, women, and children.”
US keeps bulk of sanctions against Myanmar in place - Financial Times
The US removed a number of Myanmar companies and banks from its sanctions list on Tuesday but kept the bulk of its remaining measures in place despite the country’s landmark change in government.
US Eases Some Myanmar Sanctions - Voice of America
Former U.S. Chief of Mission in Myanmar Priscilla Clapp told VOA that while Washington is restructuring the remaining financial sanctions, individuals and entities should be targeted to promote better behavior. "There is still a need for some form of sanctions against the military, and military elements in the economy because the military has too much control over the economy in the country," she said.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Workaround Revolution - The Daily Beast
Despite her party’s electoral triumphs in Myanmar, it looked as if the Nobel laureate’s executive powers were blocked. But no.
China-Myanmar Relations - CCTV
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi traveled to Myanmar two weeks ago pledging friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Wang met with his Myanmar counterpart, Aung San Suu Kyi, the first visit he’s made since Myanmar’s president was sworn into office.
Priscilla A. Clapp on Myanmar politics - CCTV
CCTV America’s Mike Walter interviewed Priscilla A. Clapp, senior adviser at U.S. Institute of Peace & Asia Society about Myanmar politics.
A Makeover for Myanmar and America - U.S. News & World Report
The U.S. should seize the opportunity to play a central role in promoting democracy in Myanmar, starting with easing sanctions.
5 Challenges Facing Burma’s New Civilian Government - TIME
A new President was sworn in to office in Burma on Wednesday, capping a transition from military dictatorship to the country’s first civilian-led administration in more than half a century.
Myanmar's Peaceful Transfer of Power - BBC Newday
U.S. Institute of Peace Senior Advisor Priscilla Clapp appeared on BBC Newsday London on March 30, 2016 to discuss the challenges and opportunities for Myanmar's newly-appointed Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi.
Burma's new democratic parliament selects first civilian president in a half century - Washington Post
Burma’s parliament on Tuesday chose Htin Kyaw, a longtime adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi, as president of the first civilian government in the Southeast Asian nation in decades.