Simon Montlake

Burma Finally Unveils November Election Date: Will It Be Fair?

Military-ruled Burma (Myanmar) announced it will hold its first elections in 20 years this Nov. 7. But the road ahead is far from certain, as new political parties struggle …

By: Simon Montlake ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

August 13, 2010

Clashes, Fires Roil Bangkok Despite Red-Shirt Protest Leaders’ Surrender

Protesters burned buildings around Bangkok Wednesday even after troops overran the red-shirt camp and their leaders surrendered. Clashes left five people dead. Bangkok, Thailand — Thai troops punched into …

By: Simon Montlake ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor

May 19, 2010

Thailand Protests: Government Rejects Red-Shirt Leaders’ Call for UN Cease-Fire

More than 29 people have died since Thursday night in clashes between troops and antigovernment 'red-shirt' protesters. Leaders of the Thailand protests are calling for UN intervention, which the …

By: Simon Montlake ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor

May 16, 2010

With Burma Election Boycott, Suu Kyi Party Risks Breakup

Aung San Suu Kyi party members announced a boycott on the Burma election Monday to avoid endorsing an ‘unfair’ process. But the largest opposition group in Burma (Myanmar) now …

By: Simon Montlake ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor

March 29, 2010

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