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June 13, 2018
The Pyithu Hluttaw on Monday (June 11) rejected a proposal by MP U Sai Kyaw Moe from Shan State’s Mong Pan constituency to establish an independent...
June 13, 2018
Leaders of nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) signatories will meet with the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) on June 14 to urge it to...
Firefighters from Toungup Township Fire Station and police officers carry out relief operation (Photo – Rakhine Fire Force)
June 13, 2018
Over 40 homes have been damaged by a tornado in Myo Taung and Nan Ywar Kone villages under Toungup Township, Rakhine State.
June 12, 2018
Ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) that have signed the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) have decided to exclude issues that are blocking the...
June 12, 2018
Residents of Mae-ka-ne Village under the Karen State’s Myawaddy Township held a peaceful demonstration on June 10 morning to demand the return of the...
June 11, 2018
The Ministry of Education is planning to upgrade Toungup Degree College to university level in the Rakhine State.
June 11, 2018
The Karen Entrepreneurs Association will be established in July with the aim to develop Karen youth entrepreneurs, according to the Yangon Region...
Min Ko Naing, a former political prisoner and one of the 88 Generation leaders. Photo: Mizzima
June 11, 2018
One of the 88-generation leaders, Min Ko Naing, said that they would designate land for officially opening the 8888 museum, on 30th anniversary of...
KIO's letter to private schools in Muse
June 8, 2018
The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) has sent letters to private schools in Muse Township, northern Shan State claiming them to pay taxes.
June 8, 2018
Two soldiers from the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) killed and three injured after the KIA troops were ambushed by the Tatmadaw while they were...
Golden hamsa on red background as the Mon State flag
June 8, 2018
The Mon State approved a flag depicting a golden hamsa on red background without any text as the Mon State flag on June 8.
One hundred and six prisoners from Kyaikmaraw (Mawlamyine) Prison were released on presidential amnesty
June 8, 2018
Regular medical checkups have been conducted at the women rock-quarry camps, which have been recommended for closure by the Human Rights Commission,...