Myanmar News

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1. Myanmar floods: UN says death toll 'to rise'

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 2, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • August 2, 2015

3. Myanmar's president visits area worst-hit by flooding

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 2, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • August 2, 2015

4. Jolie, Suu Kyi visit Myanmar female factory workers

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 1, 2015
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   • Bakseeda
   • August 2, 2015

5. AP's Myanmar journalist Aye Aye Win retires after 25 years

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 1, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • August 1, 2015

6. Myanmar declares disaster zones to deal with dire flooding

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 1, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • August 1, 2015

7. Myanmar pardons almost 7,000 prisoners

   By Jonathan Fairfield, July 30, 2015
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   • gregk0543
   • July 31, 2015

8. Myanmar: The Dangers of Chinese Interference in Illegal Logging Case

   By Jonathan Fairfield, July 27, 2015
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   • Tomtomtom69
   • July 31, 2015

9. Jolie visits Myanmar

   By Lite Beer, July 30, 2015
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   • Linzz
   • July 31, 2015

10. In Myanmar, Replacing Poppy Plants with Coffee

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 29, 2015
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    • Tomtomtom69
    • July 31, 2015

11. Myanmar's democracy leader runs in Nov. 8 polls to keep seat

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 29, 2015
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    • Srikcir
    • July 30, 2015

12. Skirting Comedy Limits in Myanmar

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 29, 2015
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    • Happy Grumpy
    • July 30, 2015

13. Rangoon’s First Electric Tram to Launch in October

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 28, 2015
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    • Benmart
    • July 29, 2015

14. Myanmar police seize over 26 million Methamphetamine tablets in biggest drug seizure

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 28, 2015
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    • Tchooptip
    • July 29, 2015

15. Alarm sounded over Myanmar's betel habit

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 27, 2015
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    • sammygood
    • July 29, 2015

16. Senior SNLD Leaders to Forgo Shot at Parliament

    By Lite Beer, July 28, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 28, 2015

17. Flooding in northern Myanmar leaves 9 dead

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 25, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 27, 2015

18. Caution Urged as Myanmar Poised to Embrace More Mining

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 25, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 25, 2015

19. Myanmar ethnic peace talks recess without peace agreement

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 25, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 25, 2015

20. Court rules to charge BBC correspondent under Section 332

    By Lite Beer, July 22, 2015
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    • sanooku
    • July 24, 2015

21. Myanmar Illegal Logging Sentencing Strains Relations With China

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 23, 2015
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    • FangFerang
    • July 24, 2015

22. Senior Myanmar official on US sanctions list dies at 74

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 23, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 23, 2015

23. Rights workers pressured despite Myanmar's would-be reforms

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 23, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 23, 2015

24. Myanmar gives 153 Chinese life in jail for illegal logging

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 22, 2015
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    • Srikcir
    • July 23, 2015

25. Ceasefire Talks Resume After Months of Tension

    By Lite Beer, July 22, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 22, 2015

26. Parliament Votes to Postpone Planned Charter Referendum

    By Lite Beer, July 22, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 22, 2015

27. Military chief says he will respect election

    By Lite Beer, July 22, 2015
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    • Emster23
    • July 22, 2015

28. The Lost Muslims of Myanmar - Bloomberg View

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 19, 2015
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    • Tomtomtom69
    • July 22, 2015

29. In Myanmar, Some Farmers Drop Poppies for Coffee Beans

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 21, 2015
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    • Tomtomtom69
    • July 22, 2015

30. 2 Myanmar newspaper editors fined for insulting president

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 22, 2015
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    • tracker1
    • July 22, 2015

31. Dagon City’s Demise Casts Doubts on Myanmar

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 22, 2015
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    • Katipo
    • July 22, 2015

32. Myanmar military chief defends political role, report

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 21, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 21, 2015

33. Myanmar's strongman gives rare BBC interview

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 19, 2015
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    • FangFerang
    • July 20, 2015

34. Myanmar still on UN child-soldier list

    By Lite Beer, July 20, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 20, 2015

35. ’88 Generation’s Ko Ko Gyi Joins Suu Kyi’s Party to Run in Polls

    By Lite Beer, July 20, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 20, 2015

36. Those Who Would Remake Myanmar Find That Words Fail Them

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 19, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 19, 2015

37. As polls loom, Myanmar remembers independence hero on Martyr's Day

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 19, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 19, 2015

38. Massive haul of precursor drugs found abandoned in Shan State

    By Lite Beer, July 18, 2015
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    • sammygood
    • July 19, 2015

39. In Myanmar, Popular Brand-Name Garment Factories Aim To Defeat A 40-Cent Hourly Minimum Wage

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 18, 2015
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    • Thakkar
    • July 18, 2015

40. Myanmar Villagers Stand United Against Coal Plant

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 18, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 18, 2015

41. Citi and StanChart set to advise Myanmar on first credit rating

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 18, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 18, 2015