Advertisement'Flickers Of Progress' Prompt Plan For Clinton To Visit MyanmarNovember 18, 2011Mark MemmottfacebookEmailWhen Myanmar President Thein Sein abruptly suspended construction of a dam near the headwaters of the Irrawaddy River (above), he said the project was not "in the interests of the people." That gave many people there hope that human rights are getting more respect. (Courtesy photo)