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August 11, 2017
The march of democracy is unstoppable in Myanmar, despite obvious challenges, says Myanmar’s information minister Dr Pe Myint.
August 11, 2017
Myanmar Indigenous People Network Central Executive Committee member Naw Ei Ei said at the International Indigenous People Day celebration that they...
August 10, 2017
<p>In his opening speech to members of the government Peace Commission, Khu Oo Reh of the Delegation for Political Negotiation (DPN) said that...
Fayas Ahmed is seen delivering speech at the Rohingya National convention in 2008.
August 10, 2017
Fayas Ahmed, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Kaladan Press Network, passed away on July 30 at the Chittagong Metropolitan Hospital after a heart...
August 10, 2017
More than 200 civilians in northern Shan State’s Namhsan Township fled their homes this week due to ongoing hostilities between Burma’s armed forces...
August 10, 2017
<p>Food, medicine and basic supplies are needed to assist more than 200 Palaung villagers who fled fighting in northern Shan State this week...
A Tatmadaw military column arrives at a monastery near the NMSP’s Mawlamyine District office (photo: MNA)
August 10, 2017
<p>Tatmadaw troops have reportedly entered a village under the control of the New Mon State Party, escalating pressure on the ethnic armed...
August 10, 2017
<p>Rakhine residents in Kayukphyu township have banded together to create a pressure lobby which will push the government to increase security...
August 10, 2017
Four people in Shan State capital Taunggyi have been confirmed infected with the H1N1 virus, while three others are under observation, according to...
August 10, 2017
Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and Minister of Information Dr Pe Myint are due to headline a ground-breaking three-day forum to discuss...
August 10, 2017
Masked attackers assaulted the Kyaungtaung Village chief in Buthidaung Township in Rakhine State with swords, according to the Information Committee...
August 9, 2017
<p>After Tatmadaw officials made personal assurances guaranteeing their safety, Buddhist Rakhine villagers have begun to return to Buthidaung...