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May 6, 2016
The Burma Army has seized two logging camps that were located in territory under the control of the KIA at the Chinese border in the east of the...
May 6, 2016
Fighting broke out between the Kachin Independence Army's (KIA) Battalion 17 and the Burma Army in northern Shan State last week.
May 6, 2016
U Phyi Zin Thun, Union Minister of power and electricity said that Falam town will be provided efficient electricity through greater power supply...
May 6, 2016
A report said that the 2nd Falam Youth Conference is being held in Kalaymyo, Sagaing region from 2nd March 2016.
May 6, 2016
Mizoram has banned the import of pigs from Myanmar, apprehending spread of a viral disease among pigs in the state for two weeks with effect from...
Villagers protest against Chinese mining company Wanbao in Letpadaung on 5 May 2016. Photo: Manza Myay Mon/Mizzima
May 6, 2016
More than 300 villagers from villages in Monywa on Thursday staged a protest against Chinese mining company Wanbao because it had failed to follow...
Myanmar President Htin Kyaw. Photo: Hong Sar/Mizzima
May 6, 2016
Human Rights Watch has sent a letter to Myanmar President Htin Kyaw, outlining human rights challenges that Myanmar has faced and making...
Gayle Smith, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), talks during a news conference at the US Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, 03 May 2016. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA
May 6, 2016
The new Ambassador of the United States of America Scot Marciel has emphasized his will to support Myanmar in a huge buildup process in his welcome-...
May 6, 2016
Mon State Hluttaw [Parliament] will re-evaluate the proposed coal-fired plant that Mawlamyine Cement Limited (MCL) has intended to run its factory in...
UNA Leaders
May 5, 2016
The United Nationalities Alliance (UNA) alliance of eight ethnic political parties will accept six more ethnic political parties who have applied for...
Protestors in Sittwe
May 5, 2016
Thousands of people protested against ongoing fighting in Arakan State in towns across the state on 1 May.
May 5, 2016
Camps for displaced Kachin refugees located along the Chinese border that were damaged by strong winds on 19 April have not yet received badly needed...