The last time Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi traveled to western Europe, she was feted as the freshly elected civilian ruler of a fledgling democracy who had brought an end to half a century of military dictatorship.

The Lady and the Hague: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi courts home audience

Myanmar police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon on Tuesday to disperse a protest over a statue of independence hero General Aung San that is opposed by members of the Karenni ethnic minority, police and a protest leader said.

Myanmar police fire rubber bullets, tear gas to scatter ethnic minority protest

Richardson said he resigned from the advisory board on Wednesday, during its first visit to troubled Rakhine State

Aung Suu Kyi remains Myanmar's best hope: US mediator Bill Richardson

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The Lady and the Hague: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi courts home audience

Myanmar police fire rubber bullets, tear gas to scatter ethnic minority protest

Aung Suu Kyi remains Myanmar's best hope: US mediator Bill Richardson