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December 18, 2025
UN General Assembly keeps Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun as Myanmar’s UN...
December 17, 2025
Chin groups condemn Mrauk-U hospital attack by Myanmar junta as war crime
December 10, 2025
KPSN warns of rising attacks on civilians despite KNLA territorial gains
June 6, 2016
Changes to the Ward and Village-tract Administration Bill approved
The Amyotha Hluttaw has approved changes to the Ward and Village-tract Administration Bill 2012 that will remove the guest registration requirement.
Myanmar Gems and Jewellery Entrepreneurs Association member Kyaw Kyaw Oo speaks during a press meeting on Myanmar Gems Expo Committee's funds at Thiri Hall, Royal Rose Restaurant in Yangon on 2 June, 2016. Photo: Thura/Mizzima
June 6, 2016
Myanmar Gems and Jewellers’ Association says no trust in inquiry commission
Myanmar Gems and Jewellers’ Association Executive Committee member Kyaw Kyaw Oo said that they did not have trust in the inquiry commission which was...
Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA). Photo: Theingi Tun/Mizzima
June 2, 2016
RCSS meets UNFC to discuss fighting in northern Shan State
The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) and Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) had a meeting on 1June in Chiang Mai...
June 2, 2016
Government peace team to meet non-NCA signatory organisations on 3 June
The new peace negotiating team created by the NLD-led government will have an informal meeting with the ethnic armed organisations that did not sign...
A security personnel walks past European countries flags during the opening ceremony of European Union office in Yangon, Myanmar, 28 April 2012. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA
June 2, 2016
EU adopts new strategy in support of Myanmar’s reforms
The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission yesterday adopted a Joint Communication that sets out a...
June 1, 2016
‘Paddy to plate’ rice report launched
Social enterprise Proximity Designs launched a report on 31 May titled ‘Paddy to Plate: the Rice Ecosystem in Myanmar,’ which aims to identify the...
A general view of Yangon city with a Myanmar flag flying on a building in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA
May 31, 2016
Myanmar should Repeal Household Inspection and Guest Registration...
The Myanmar Parliament should repeal legal provisions that empower authorities to conduct warrantless searches of private homes and require all...
State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi (C, back) speaks to members of the Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee during a meeting in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, 27 May 2016. Photo: Hein Htet/EPA
May 30, 2016
Union Peace Committee to be reformed
<p>The Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee (UPDJC) has pledged to hold the 21st century Panglong conference successfully, agreeing to put...
Plagued by war for decades - Here Karen villagers (small figures in foreground) arrive at safety along the Salween River after fleeing their homes in April 2006. Photo: Free Burma Rangers/EPA
May 30, 2016
‘Peace Park’ intends to turn battlefield into refuge
The Salween Peace Park in Myanmar’s Kayin State aims to turn a former battlefield into a national park where wildlife will be protected.
May 27, 2016
NLD-led government must abide by UN ruling to release Lahpai Gam –...
The Burma Campaign UK has called for the NLD-led government to abide by the United Nations ruling that Lahpai Gam is detained illegally and release...
May 27, 2016
Mongkoe Defence Army asks pardon for two leaders
Family members sent a pardon petition to President Htin Kyaw on May 7 for two leaders of the Mongkoe Defence Army (MDA), based in Shan State Special...
May 25, 2016
50 villagers escape after being trapped in clashes
Over 50 villagers who were trapped in clashes between government troops and the KIA in Mansi Township, Bhamo District, Kachin State arrived back Mai...