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April 2, 2018
Rathedaung in the Rakhine State has access to 24-hour electricity now after it was connected to the national power grid.
Myanmar's new president Win Myint, seen here with Myanmar Military chief Min Aung Hlaing, right, promised to look at the country's military-written constitution, corruption and human rights in his inaugural speech. Photo: Min Min for Mizzima
April 1, 2018
Myanmar's new president promised to look at the country's military-written constitution, corruption and human rights in his inaugural speech Friday,...
March 31, 2018
Military tensions between the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army – South (RCSS/SSA-S) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA)...
March 31, 2018
The Mon State government has allocated Ks 100 million special budget for Mon affairs and Ks 250 million for Bamar, Kayin, and Pa-O affairs in the Mon...
March 31, 2018
The meeting between the Tatmadaw and the Karen National Union (KNU) in Kyaukkyi Township, Bago Region has been postponed although it was slated for...
March 29, 2018
Although fighting has currently stopped between the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army – South (RCSS/SSA-S) and the Ta’ang National...
March 29, 2018
All member organizations of the Federal Political Negotiation and Consultative Committee (FPNCC) will attend the third session of the 21st Century...
March 29, 2018
Although the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army – South (RCSS/SSA-S) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) have planned to...
March 29, 2018
Yangon-based Karen National Thahaya (Friendship) Association issued a statement on March 28 to urge the Karen National Union (KNU) and the Tatmadaw...
Arakan League for Democracy opens its township office in Minbya on March 27
March 28, 2018
The Arakan League for Democracy (ALD) has consecutively opened township offices in three towns in the Rakhine State.
Dr Aye Maung seen as he was taken to the court hearing on March 28 (Photo – Narinjara News)
March 28, 2018
Detained political leader Dr. Aye Maung said the new President U Win Myint will be able to carry out national reconciliation.
Newly elected president Win Myint and member of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party waves after the voting ceremony at Union parliament session in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, 28 March 208. Photo: Hein Htet/EPA-EFE
March 28, 2018
The Union Parliament today elected Win Myint as Myanmar's new president, about a week after the resignation of his predecessor Htin Kyaw.