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February 15, 2018
The Arakan Natural Resources and Environmental Network (ANREN) has demanded the suspension of Kyaukpyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) due to lack of...
 New Mon State Party chairman Nai Htaw Mon addressing a speech at the NCA inking ceremony on February 13
February 14, 2018
The New Mon State Party (NMSP) chairman Nai Htaw Mon urged the heads of state and the Tatmadaw to stop the military offensives with magnanimity in...
February 14, 2018
Ethnic language teachers from government schools in Kalay Town, Sagaing Region are facing a salary cut to buy furniture for the schools, Falam...
Detained Reuters journalist Wa Lone (2-R) and Kyaw Soe Oo (2-L) are escorted by police as they leave the court after the hearing in Yangon, Myanmar, 01 February 2018. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA-EFE
February 14, 2018
PEN America announced yesterday that it would honour imprisoned Myanmar reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, who were arrested on December 12, 2017,...
Protestors marching in Rakhine State's Buthidaung (Photo: Aung Zaw Lin)
February 14, 2018
Over 500 people held a protest march in the Rakhine (Arakan) State’s Buthidaung at 2 pm on February 11 demanding national equality, find the truth on...
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...