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"A Strong Case that Israel's Response Constitutes the Crime of Genocide" - Mahmoud Issa / Anadolu / Getty Images

"A Strong Case that Israel's Response Constitutes the Crime of Genocide" - Mahmoud Issa / Anadolu / Getty Images

Interview with Human Rights Expert William Schabas "A Strong Case that Israel's Response Constitutes the Crime of Genocide"

In an interview, Canadian academic William Schabas discusses the historical development of the term "genocide," why Israel’s war in Gaza might meet the legal standard and what responsibility Germany bears stemming from its close ties to Israel. Interview Conducted by Julia Prosinger

How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar - Verena Hölzl / Verena Hölzl / DER SPIEGEL

How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar - Verena Hölzl / Verena Hölzl / DER SPIEGEL

Fighting the Military Junta How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar

He used to take part in peaceful demonstrations on behalf of free speech. Now, poet Maung Saungkha leads his own rebel group on the battle against Myanmar's military junta. By Verena Hölzl in Myanmar

Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta - Aung Naing Soe / DER SPIEGEL

Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta - Aung Naing Soe / DER SPIEGEL

City of Warriors Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta

A Thai town on the border to Myanmar has become a hotbed of resistance to the military junta in Yangon. Many believe this could be the last chance to save the country from dictatorship. By Maria Stöhr in Mae Sot, Thailand

Burma's Stateless Muslims The World's Most Persecuted Minority

In Burma, thousands of members of the Rohingya Muslim minority are fleeing persecution from Buddhists. Abused by smugglers, they are being turned away from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Von Katrin Kuntz

Tentative Steps Navigating Burma's Fragile Transition

Burma is slowly transitioning from military dictatorship, but the old elite still pulls the strings. As the country moves towards more societal freedoms, they increasingly find themselves confronted with victims of the old regime. Von Matthias Schulz

Scrapping of EU Sanctions Sends Wrong Message - ROMEO GACAD/ AFP

Scrapping of EU Sanctions Sends Wrong Message - ROMEO GACAD/ AFP

Blunder in Burma Scrapping of EU Sanctions Sends Wrong Message

Although Burma is shrugging off the burden of five decades of military dictatorship, its transition to democracy is still far from complete. Reform remains precarious, and ethnic violence is rife. But in its eagerness to claim a foreign policy success, the EU is turning a blind eye, says Human Rights Watch. Von Lotte Leicht

Burma's Suu Kyi Eyes Presidency Amid Criticism - Khin Maung Win/ AP/dpa

Burma's Suu Kyi Eyes Presidency Amid Criticism - Khin Maung Win/ AP/dpa

Icon Under Fire Burma's Suu Kyi Eyes Presidency Amid Criticism

Burma's NLD has long basked in the reflected glory of its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who is eyeing the Burmese presidency in 2015. But the party is holding its first-ever conference this week amid growing internal tension and mounting criticism of the pro-democracy icon. Von Karl-Ludwig Günsche

The Triumphal Rise of Aung San Suu Kyi - STAFF/ REUTERS

The Triumphal Rise of Aung San Suu Kyi - STAFF/ REUTERS

Burma's Rebound The Triumphal Rise of Aung San Suu Kyi

A newfound optimism has infected much of Burma. The government has relaxed controls and might even make room for pro-democracy advocate and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi in the cabinet after this Sunday's by-elections. But government clashes with ethnic minorities in the north of the country have tarnished these hopes for some. Von Thilo Thielke

Rotten, Vicious Times Burma's Punk Scene Fights Repression Underground

Despite signs of greater openness, Burma's government continues to wield an iron fist. Among its targets is the punk scene, whose bands are forced to play and practice in secret to avoid harsh punishments. Here, punk isn't a lifestyle. It is an act of genuine rebellion. Von Alexander Dluzak

Newfound Freedoms Raise Hopes at Home and Abroad - Vincent Thian/ AP

Newfound Freedoms Raise Hopes at Home and Abroad - Vincent Thian/ AP

Burma Awakens Newfound Freedoms Raise Hopes at Home and Abroad

For years, Burma's ruling junta has violently crushed its pro-democracy opponents. But now the pariah state is releasing political prisoners, tolerating open dissent and granting new freedoms to opposition politicians and foreign investors. Is this merely a tactical maneuver or a sign of genuine change? Von Thilo Thielke

SPIEGEL Interview with Aung San Suu Kyi 'We Have to Tackle This -- With Peaceful Means'

In a SPIEGEL interview, Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi discusses her house arrest, which lasted for more than seven years, overcoming fears of the military regime and her continuing fight for freedom. Von Thilo Thielke

'Anyone Can Be Arrested at Any Time' - Soe Zeya Tun/ REUTERS

'Anyone Can Be Arrested at Any Time' - Soe Zeya Tun/ REUTERS

Burmese Opposition Leader Suu Kyi 'Anyone Can Be Arrested at Any Time'

Following her release from house arrest, Burmese Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi offers harsh words for the current state of her country in a SPIEGEL interview. "As long as there is no law in Burma, anyone can be arrested at any time," she says.

Suu Kyi's Release 'Does Not Signal Burma Is More Democratic' - CKN/ Getty Images

Suu Kyi's Release 'Does Not Signal Burma Is More Democratic' - CKN/ Getty Images

The World from Berlin Suu Kyi's Release 'Does Not Signal Burma Is More Democratic'

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been set free, sparking hopes she could spearhead change in a deeply repressive country. German media commentators, however, warn that the odds are stacked against the Nobel laureate's campaign for freedom.

West Blasts Burmese Elections - CKN/ Getty Images

West Blasts Burmese Elections - CKN/ Getty Images

'Anything but Free and Fair' West Blasts Burmese Elections

US President Barack Obama and several other Western leaders have condemned Sunday's elections in Burma for being neither free nor fair. Early results show widespread success for military backed candidates, but the opposition says manipulation was rampant.

Burmese Election Holds Little Hope for Democracy - Soe Zeya Tun/ REUTERS

Burmese Election Holds Little Hope for Democracy - Soe Zeya Tun/ REUTERS

'Military Rule with a Civilian Face' Burmese Election Holds Little Hope for Democracy

The Burmese junta is holding elections on Sunday, but nothing will change. The once strong opposition is divided and the influence of its icon -- Aung San Suu Kyi, who is currently under house arrest -- has been diminished. Von Thilo Thielke

Junta Prepares to Take on the Ethnic Militias - DER SPIEGEL / Thilo Thielke

Junta Prepares to Take on the Ethnic Militias - DER SPIEGEL / Thilo Thielke

Burma's Looming Guerilla War Junta Prepares to Take on the Ethnic Militias

After years of relative peace, Burma's military junta is trying to break the power of guerilla armies in the drug-infested Golden Triangle. The ethnic armies may end up posing a greater threat to the regime than the democracy movement and its icon Aung San Suu Kyi. Von Thilo Thielke

EU Tightens Sanctions Against Burma - SPIEGEL ONLINE

EU Tightens Sanctions Against Burma - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Reaction to Suu Kyi Verdict EU Tightens Sanctions Against Burma

The decision to extend Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest has sparked outrage in Brussels. The EU has proposed "targeted measures" against the junta, while British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is calling for a worldwide ban on the sale of arms to the Asian country.

The Human Face of Burma's Tragedy - SPIEGEL ONLINE

The Human Face of Burma's Tragedy - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Opinion The Human Face of Burma's Tragedy

Britain's prime minister is calling the conviction of Burmese pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi a "show trial." In a guest editorial, Gordon Brown argues the international community must be firm in its stance against the Burmese regime, which is "virtually alone in the scale of its misrule." Von Gordon Brown

Burma Seeks to Repress New Opposition Movement - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Burma Seeks to Repress New Opposition Movement - SPIEGEL ONLINE

The Red Campaign Burma Seeks to Repress New Opposition Movement

Students in Burma's universities have been painting red crosses on walls and traffic lights to signal disgust with the country's ruling junta. But the regime is quick to crush even the slightest hint of resistance. Von Thilo Thielke

First German Aid Workers Let into Burma - SPIEGEL ONLINE

First German Aid Workers Let into Burma - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Tentative Signs of Progress First German Aid Workers Let into Burma

Representatives from dozens of governments met in Rangoon on Sunday to discuss how to help the cyclone victims. They pledged more aid on condition that foreign aid workers are let into Burma. There are signs the Burmese rulers are granting access to aid agencies, including a German team that was let in on Sunday.

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