Becky Palmstrom

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Protests Over Mining Site Test Myanmar Reforms

By ⋅ December 5, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments

A violent crackdown on a peaceful protest in Myanmar last week has raised questions about how committed Burmese authorities are to real democratic reform. Reporter Becky Palmstrom visited the city of Monywa, the site of the protest over a copper mining project.

Awaiting President Obama in Myanmar

By ⋅ November 16, 2012 ⋅ One comment

President Obama is due to visit Myanmar on Monday. It’s a sign of how far the Asian country has come on reform in the past few years. Many Burmese are welcoming Obama’s visit, including young people who are studying the American system of government.

Taung Byone Festival Gives Myanmar’s LGBT Community Rare Opportunity to Openly Celebrate

By ⋅ September 14, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Myanmar is not a country where gays and lesbians are able to live openly, but for one week a year, the gay and transgender community can celebrate openly at a festival where spirits commune with humans.