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The Karenni National Progressive Party’s 7-Mile outpost in Kayah (Karenni) State, seen on December 22, after four KNPP soldiers were allegedly killed in a skirmish with the Tatmadaw.
December 23, 2017
Four soldiers of Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) have been killed and one civilian is missing after they were taken into custody by the...
December 23, 2017
The Arakan Patriot Party (APP) has extended a proposal to join forces with the Arakan League for Democracy (ALD), a break-away faction of the Arakan...
Tatmadaw soldiers were seen at the public consultation in Panglong
December 22, 2017
Tatmadaw soldiers allegedly attempted to disrupt public peace consultations convened in Shan State over the past week without official approval.
Journalists wearing black outfits attend the press conference of Myanmar Press Council about the two arrested journalists in Yangon, Myanmar, 20 December 2017. Photo: Lynn Bo Bo/EPA-EFE
December 22, 2017
Myanmar must ensure that journalists can operate freely and safely, UN human rights specialists have urged, after two Reuters journalists were...
December 22, 2017
The Democratic Party for a New Society (DPNS) party chairman Aung Moe Zaw said that they have formed a ‘Progressive Democratic Force’ with other...
Aung Hla Tun, Vice-Chairman of Myanmar Press Council, talks to media during the press conference about the two arrested journalists in Yangon, Myanmar, 20 December 2017. Photo: Lynn Bo Bo/EPA-EFE
December 22, 2017
The Myanmar Press Council has called for the government to settle the case of two detained Reuters reporters through the media law.
US Ambassador Mr Scot Marciel. Photo: Thura/Mizzima
December 22, 2017
US Ambassador Mr Scot Marciel sat down with Mizzima Editor in Chief Soe Myint this week for an exclusive interview to examine Washington’s views on...
December 21, 2017
A suspected landmine blast in northern Shan State has killed one child and left another four injured.
Local residents protest the use of coal power at the MCL cement factory. (Photo – MNA)
December 20, 2017
Company representatives from Thai-based Siam Cement Group (SCG) will meet with Kyaikmaraw township residents to discuss the controversial coal-...
December 20, 2017
Nay Pyi Taw is investigating the previous government’s sale of state-owned gas stations to the private sector after suspicions were flagged over...
December 20, 2017
Rice transports will once again be permitted to Chin State’s Pawleta Township beginning on January 20 provided village and township administrators...
December 19, 2017
A meeting between two ethnic armed groups that have repeatedly exchanged blows was postposed until the end of January, according to officials.