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1. Meeting Myanmar's Rebel Fighters

   By Jonathan Fairfield, November 5, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • November 5, 2015

3. Myanmar’s Suu Kyi not ready to govern, says radical Buddhist monk

   By Jonathan Fairfield, November 4, 2015
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   • khaowong1
   • November 5, 2015

4. Myanmar elections ‘free’, except Buddhists stifling minority Muslims

   By Jonathan Fairfield, November 4, 2015
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   • MW72
   • November 4, 2015

5. No justice for Myanmar father accusing army of killing child

   By Jonathan Fairfield, November 3, 2015
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   • Trouble
   • November 4, 2015

6. Anti-Muslim paranoia could still derail Myanmar’s journey to true democracy

   By Jonathan Fairfield, October 31, 2015
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   • jacky54
   • November 3, 2015

7. Can soldiers vote in Myanmar elections without fear?

   By Jonathan Fairfield, November 3, 2015
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   • canopus1969
   • November 3, 2015

8. Suu Kyi conjures sea of red in Yangon

   By Jonathan Fairfield, November 2, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • November 2, 2015

9. Myanmar’s new nationalist party surges into election race

   By rooster59, October 31, 2015
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   • Mudcrab
   • October 31, 2015

10. Myanmar reforms have long way to go to change power balance

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 31, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 31, 2015

11. Opposition candidate hurt in knife attack on rally

    By rooster59, October 30, 2015
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    • ggt
    • October 30, 2015

12. Despite critics, support for Suu Kyi strong before election

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 30, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 30, 2015

13. Yangon's Fearless Taxi Ladies | Coconuts TV

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 28, 2015
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    • fred007
    • October 29, 2015

14. Myanmar to grant one-month visa for foreign correspondents to cover election

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 28, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 28, 2015

15. Exclusive: 'Strong evidence' of genocide in Myanmar

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 27, 2015
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    • attento
    • October 27, 2015

16. “Special police” get ready for Myanmar elections

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 27, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 27, 2015

17. US concerned over ethnic fighting in Myanmar

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 25, 2015
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    • anon4546543
    • October 25, 2015

18. Myanmar anti-drug crusaders uncover $500K ledger of payoffs

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 24, 2015
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    • Daniel Boon
    • October 25, 2015

19. Myanmar jade rush muddies promise of change, fuels conflict

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 25, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 25, 2015

20. US lawmakers doubt credibility of Myanmar elections

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 21, 2015
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    • ALLSEEINGEYE
    • October 22, 2015

21. Voices of Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 20, 2015
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    • Srikcir
    • October 21, 2015

22. Myanmar to curb use of US dollar to stabilise domestic currency

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 20, 2015
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    • godden
    • October 21, 2015

23. Hundreds of Myanmar citizens line up to vote in Singapore

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 19, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 19, 2015

24. Early voting starts in Myanmar poll after activists are arrested for Facebook posts

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 18, 2015
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    • Srikcir
    • October 19, 2015

25. Suu Kyi travels to Rakhine in most difficult campaign stop

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 17, 2015
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    • Emster23
    • October 17, 2015

26. Myanmar’s president hails ceasefire deal with rebels as “historic”

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 16, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 16, 2015

27. 8 ethnic rebel armies sign cease-fire pact with Myanmar govt

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 15, 2015
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    • Expat1
    • October 15, 2015

28. Myanmar: Jesters who were jailed for joking get serious for elections

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 12, 2015
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    • gregk0543
    • October 15, 2015

29. Malnourished British prisoner suffering 'awful' conditions in Myanmar jail 1 2

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 8, 2015
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    • piersbeckett
    • October 14, 2015

30. Myanmar says election to be held as planned despite flooding

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 14, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 14, 2015

31. Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Puts Corruption Fight at Center of Campaign

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 13, 2015
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    • Bignose
    • October 13, 2015

32. Beyond NLD, Yangon voters stumped on smaller parties

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 12, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 12, 2015

33. Myanmar Rights Repression Rising Ahead of Election, Report Says

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 8, 2015
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    • 1sickpuppy
    • October 11, 2015

34. Big tourism increase forecast for Bagan

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 8, 2015
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    • soalbundy
    • October 8, 2015

35. Suu Kyi says she will lead gov't if party wins Myanmar polls

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 8, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 8, 2015

36. Interview with Trevor Wilson, former Australian Ambassador to Myanmar

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 7, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 7, 2015

37. Myanmar president is sued in U.S. over alleged abuses of Rohingya Muslims

    By Lite Beer, October 3, 2015
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    • simple1
    • October 7, 2015

38. Myanmar: Supporters rally round Aung San Suu Kyi

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 3, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 3, 2015

39. Digicel to make $60m on sale of Myanmar telecom towers unit

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 3, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 3, 2015

40. Myanmar defends decision barring Rohingya from voting

    By Jonathan Fairfield, September 25, 2015
    • 28 replies
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    • Tai777
    • October 2, 2015

41. Despite record numbers, women candidates still face hurdles in Myanmar’s male-heavy election

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 1, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • October 1, 2015