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February 13, 2018
Over 170 displaced residents, fled from fighting in Kutkai Township, have taken shelter in Hseni (Theinni) Township, northern Shan State.
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February 13, 2018
The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) will review the peace processes concerning the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) when the second...
February 13, 2018
UNFC spokesman Tun Zaw told Mizzima that top leaders of United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) would not be allowed to meet the State Counsellor...
UNFC Chairman Nai Han Thar. Photo: Mizzima
February 13, 2018
Despite speculation that three organizations of the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) would sign Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), UNFC...
A woman working to make traditional Myanmar clothing at a workshop in Mandalay. Photo: Ye Aung Thu/AFP
February 12, 2018
Ethnic entrepreneurs across Myanmar are planning to establish a new business association, according to the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of...
The ceremony held to mark the 71st anniversary of Myanmar's Union Day at Maha Bandula Park, in Yangon on 12 February 2018. Photo: Thet Ko/Mizzima
February 12, 2018
Events in recognition of Myanmar’s 71st Union Day were held throughout the country today.
February 11, 2018
The Tatmadaw has refused to recognize the existence of Kachin Independence Army (KIA) Division 4 and 6 in the northern Shan State, according to the...
 Arakan nationalists have been charged with high treason. Photo: RiA
February 10, 2018
Sittwe district court announced February 9 that two accused, House of Representatives MP from Ann constituency Dr. Aye Maung and writer and charity...
Journalists at work in the news room of of Myanmar Times weekly journal, Yangon, Myanmar. Photo: Lynn Bo Bo/EPA
February 9, 2018
Today, the Nordic diplomatic missions of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden celebrate the Nordic Day. It is the third year we organize this event,...
February 9, 2018
Around 500 residents have fled from the fighting between the Tatmadaw and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) in Kutkai Township in the...
February 9, 2018
Local residents said over 300 people are still trapped amid the fighting in the Kachin State’s Tanai area.
February 9, 2018
The Rakhine State has more than 100,000 disabled people, and it ranks top among 14 states and regions in the country since it represents 5.3 percent...