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Representatives of EEOP pictured at a press conference in Yangon on 3 April 2017. (PHOTO: Ben Dunant/ Mizzima)
April 5, 2017
Domestic and international observer groups have commended the orderly, fair and transparent conduct of the 1 April by-elections in Myanmar, while...
April 5, 2017
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the European Union, EU Ambassador Roland Kobia organised a ceremony in Yangon to grant the first ever “Schuman...
A demonstration during the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action at Mingalar Thiri Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw on 4 April. Photo: Min Min/Mizzima
April 5, 2017
Myanmar needs to take about 30 years to eradicate landmines in the entire country, said the Humanitarian Mine Action Initiative (Myanmar) chairman...
An emergency meeting of the UNFC’s central executive committee in Chiang Mai on 3 April.
April 4, 2017
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND -- The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) has agreed to continue political dialogue with the Myanmar government in...
U Win Thein. Photo: Hongsar (Ramanya)/Mizzima
April 4, 2017
Naypyitaw, 2 April 2017 – Low voter turnout was the main reason the National League for Democracy (NLD) failed to win seats in ethnic areas,...
Waiting for the voters in the Myanmar by-election. Photo: Pyichit/RiA
April 3, 2017
Independent MP Zaw Lin Aung said that the lack of interest by voters in the forthcoming by-elections in Ann Township constituency was due to people’s...
April 3, 2017
Prosecution witness Inspector Moe Naing, a police officer on duty at Yangon airport on January 29, the day Advocate Ko Ni and taxi driver Nay Win...
March 31, 2017
Results from a survey conducted by a domestic observer group among voters for the 1 April by-elections indicate a strong intention to vote, and a...
Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at Mai Na internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp near Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State on 28 March 2017.  Photo: Min Min/Mizzima
March 29, 2017
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday visited Myitkyina in Kachin State, one of the most war-torn regions in the country.
Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing inspects troops during a parade commemorating the 72nd Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, 27 March 2017. Photo: Hein Htet/EPA
March 28, 2017
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said that the country would develop only after there was stability in the country...
Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at Myitkyina airport in Kachin State on 28 March 2017. Photo: Min Min/Mizzima
March 28, 2017
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi will arrive in Myitkyina, Kachin State on March 28 and will visit refugee camps in the State.
Yangon Region government Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein. Photo: Mizzima
March 27, 2017
Yangon Region government Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein said Friday that criticism of the government’s performance should be systematic.