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August 25, 2017
A drug rehabilitation group has launched an educational campaign to promote awareness about their services, and convince youth to kick the habit, or...
Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan (C) and commission members sits during the press meeting about the commission's final report in Yangon on 24 August 2017. Photo: Mizzima
August 25, 2017
The State Counsellor’s office has issued a statement in response to the Final Report of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State that was released...
Myanmar border guards stand inside the Kyee Ken Pyin police border guard post near Maungdaw town of Bangladesh-Myanmar border, Rakhine State. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA
August 25, 2017
At least five Police officers have been killed in coordinated attacks by armed Rohingya guerrillas at Maung Taw in northern Rakhine state, officials...
Mr Kofi Annan speaks at the press conference. Photo: Thet Ko for Mizzima
August 25, 2017
As Mr Kofi Annan, Chair of the commission made clear, the Commission has put forward honest and constructive recommendations which we know will...
August 25, 2017
Illegal sand dredging has continued unabated on an island in Hpa-an township, despite locals’ complaints that the activity is causing massive erosion.
August 24, 2017
Three farmers in southern Rakhine State claim they are being extorted by a local politician who is abusing his position of power to demand money from...
Thaton District Administrative Office (photo: Internet)
August 24, 2017
Six village administrators in Mon State have been sacked amid ongoing efforts there to root out corruption from the official ranks.
The Mon State Chief Minister greets representatives of the New Mon State Party on August 23. (Photo – MNA)
August 24, 2017
An ethnic armed group has set a three-month clock on deciding whether or not to sign the nationwide ceasefire agreement, according to an official.
August 23, 2017
A Kayah (Karenni) State official has likened local opposition to a contested cement factory to opposing development for the country.
August 23, 2017
<p>Two Rakhine armed groups have reportedly clashed near the Myanmar-India border over a territorial dispute.</p> <p>The Arakan...
August 23, 2017
<p>Several villages in Kayin (Karen) State may soon be hooked up to the electrical grid once a new sub-station comes online, according to an...
August 23, 2017
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