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January 29, 2020
Despite a policy decision of the Mon Unity Party (MUP) to pursue increased participation of youth and women as election candidates in the 2020...
January 29, 2020
The Mon State Hluttaw General Issues Review committee heard complaints from communities in Ye Township, that the police failed to take action in the...
January 29, 2020
Consulate General of India, Mandalay celebrated Republic Day of India (Flag Hoisting Ceremony) at India House, Chan Mya Thazi, Mandalay which was...
January 29, 2020
The urgency and the concerted effort to bridge gender gaps in Myanmar society and contextualization of indicators was exhorted at a policy roundtable...
January 28, 2020
A column of Myanmar Army asked several villagers to leave the Sa Nyin internally displaced people (IDP) camp under Meabon township putting them in...
January 28, 2020
Some parts of ancient Koe- thaung Temple in Mrauk U township are reportedly damaged due to the vibration of artillery shillings by Myanmar Army...
Members of Union Parliament attend a regular session of the Union Parliament in Nay Pyi Taw.
January 28, 2020
Than Htike Aung — The Constitution Amendment Joint Committee put forward a bill in the Union Parliament that proposes an amendment to reduce military...
(File) A woman carries a bag as she walks near the Tin Nyo village's internally displaced persons (IDP) shelter in Mrauk U township area, Rakhine State, western Myanmar, 15 July 2019. Photo: Nyunt Win/EPA
January 28, 2020
Myanmar military troops pressured local officials on Monday to remove a temporary camp housing ethnic Rakhines displaced by armed conflict in Rakhine...
January 28, 2020
Subir Bhaumik — The Chin National Front (CNF) insists Paletwa is part of Chin State and the Arakan Army's claim on it is 'untenable'. Senior CNF...
Soldiers seen at the 72nd Anniversary of Independence Day (Photo - Toe Myat)
January 28, 2020
In countries where strains of chauvinism and nationalism are strong, there is a higher likelihood of internal conflict and the propensity for...
January 28, 2020
Khin Tharaphy Oo — Some temporary shelters at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sa Nyin village, part of Arakan State’s Myebon...
The border crossing between Ruili in China and Muse in Myanmar. Photo: Mizzima
January 28, 2020
On account of the number of coronavirus cases and related deaths rising in neighbouring China, the health authorities in border towns have strengthen...