Myanmar News

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1. NZ politicians 'don't care' about Kiwi jailed in Myanmar for 'insulting' Buddha

   By Jonathan Fairfield, September 23, 2015
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   • shirtless
   • January 22, 2016

3. Myanmar Frees 20 Political Prisoners

   By rooster59, January 22, 2016
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   • rooster59
   • January 22, 2016

4. Myanmar military appoints familiar faces to parliament

   By webfact, January 22, 2016
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   • Uncle Baz
   • January 22, 2016

5. Myanmar hosts World Buddhist Peace Summit amid interfaith woes at home

   By webfact, January 22, 2016
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   • webfact
   • January 22, 2016

6. US calls on Myanmar president to release remaining political prisoners

   By webfact, January 20, 2016
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   • derator01
   • January 20, 2016

7. Myanmar memorial service for murdered women

   By webfact, January 20, 2016
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   • webfact
   • January 20, 2016

8. Myanmar workers demand jail time for offending employers

   By webfact, January 19, 2016
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   • SOTIRIOS
   • January 19, 2016

9. Myanmar Army clashes with Ta’ang rebels amid national day celebrations

   By rooster59, January 16, 2016
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   • rooster59
   • January 16, 2016

10. Restoration of Mandalay's famed teak monastery to resume

    By webfact, January 15, 2016
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    • duckmandon
    • January 16, 2016

11. Road fatalities in Myanmar continue to rise

    By rooster59, January 9, 2016
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    • Stuart21
    • January 14, 2016

12. Fifth Hpakant landslide in one-month span kills three

    By webfact, January 14, 2016
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    • webfact
    • January 14, 2016

13. Myanmar: Aung Sang Suu Kyi address peace talks

    By snoop1130, January 12, 2016
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    • webfact
    • January 13, 2016

14. Karen New Year celebrated in Myanmar and abroad

    By webfact, January 12, 2016
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    • webfact
    • January 12, 2016

15. Myanmar military pledges to 'eliminate' Arakan Army in Rakhine offensive

    By webfact, January 11, 2016
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    • Emster23
    • January 11, 2016

16. Commerce Minister expects Thailand and Myanmar trade to reach Bt420 billion in 2 years

    By webfact, January 7, 2016
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    • khaowong1
    • January 8, 2016

17. About a dozen believed dead in latest Hpakant landslides

    By webfact, January 8, 2016
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    • webfact
    • January 8, 2016

18. Prominent jailed activist on hunger strike over Presidential Protection Bill

    By webfact, January 7, 2016
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    • webfact
    • January 7, 2016

19. Suu Kyi sounds warning to overzealous NLD MPs

    By webfact, January 6, 2016
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    • webfact
    • January 6, 2016

20. Peace process will be govt's priority, says Suu Kyi

    By webfact, January 5, 2016
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    • webfact
    • January 5, 2016

21. Magnitude-6.7 earthquake hits near India-Myanmar-Bangladesh border

    By Assurancetourix, January 4, 2016
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    • Tywais
    • January 4, 2016

22. Myanmar abolishes anti-smuggling teams

    By Jonathan Fairfield, January 1, 2016
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    • Dumbastheycome
    • January 2, 2016

23. Koh Tao protesters face legal action

    By rooster59, January 1, 2016
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    • connda
    • January 2, 2016

24. Myanmar president calls for efforts in nation-building in new year

    By rooster59, January 2, 2016
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    • rooster59
    • January 2, 2016

25. CP becomes part of Kyuakphyu SEZ development in Myanmar

    By rooster59, January 2, 2016
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    • rooster59
    • January 2, 2016

26. Two boats sink in Andaman

    By snoop1130, December 31, 2015
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    • Dumbastheycome
    • January 1, 2016

27. Behind the Scenes of Myanmar's USD $31 Billion Jade Trade

    By webfact, December 31, 2015
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    • webfact
    • December 31, 2015

28. Myanmar Airways plans no change in Yangon-Bangkok route

    By snoop1130, December 30, 2015
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    • Emster23
    • December 31, 2015

29. Protests grow in Myanmar against Thai beach murder verdict

    By webfact, December 29, 2015
    • 7 replies
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    • Srikcir
    • December 30, 2015

30. Fighting flares between Arakan army and govt troops

    By webfact, December 29, 2015
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    • ggt
    • December 29, 2015

31. Thai embassy in Myanmar closed until December 30th due to protests in Yangon

    By snoop1130, December 28, 2015
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    • snoop1130
    • December 28, 2015

32. New deadly landslide hits Myanmar jade mine

    By rooster59, December 26, 2015
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    • Canuk23
    • December 27, 2015

33. Myanmar govt invites Wa, Mongla groups to peace dialogue

    By Jonathan Fairfield, December 24, 2015
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    • ggt
    • December 24, 2015

34. Myanmar graffiti students released, vow to continue protest campaign

    By webfact, December 23, 2015
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    • webfact
    • December 23, 2015

35. Myanmar: Presidential protection, immunity bill put forward

    By webfact, December 22, 2015
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    • gregk0543
    • December 22, 2015

36. After Victory in Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi Quietly Shapes a Transition

    By webfact, December 21, 2015
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    • webfact
    • December 21, 2015

37. NLD, ethnic armed groups meet to hash out peace framework

    By webfact, December 21, 2015
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    • webfact
    • December 21, 2015

38. Myanmar man jailed for defaming religion

    By snoop1130, December 16, 2015
    • 8 replies
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    • SpaceKadet
    • December 18, 2015

39. Smartphone freedom fuels rise of social media in Myanmar politics

    By Jonathan Fairfield, December 18, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • December 18, 2015

40. Bipartisan transition committee holds first meeting in Naypyidaw

    By webfact, December 17, 2015
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    • webfact
    • December 17, 2015

41. Smartphone Freedom Fuels Rise of Social Media in Myanmar Politics

    By webfact, December 16, 2015
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    • webfact
    • December 16, 2015