Myanmar News

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1. UNHCR's protection chief completes visit to Myanmar with call for more support to Rakhine state

   By Jonathan Fairfield, July 17, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • July 17, 2015

3. India, Myanmar agree to fight 'terrorism' jointly

   By Jonathan Fairfield, July 17, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • July 17, 2015

4. An election is called, but democracy has stalled in Myanmar

   By Jonathan Fairfield, July 16, 2015
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   • spidermike007
   • July 16, 2015

5. Canadian-based fighter, promoter play big role on Myanmar MMA card

   By Jonathan Fairfield, July 15, 2015
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   • sammygood
   • July 16, 2015

6. Myanmar navy finds 102 stranded Bangladesh migrants on island - state media

   By Jonathan Fairfield, July 15, 2015
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   • masquerade
   • July 15, 2015

7. The American Stake in Myanmar and Sri Lanka

   By Jonathan Fairfield, July 15, 2015
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   • elgordo38
   • July 15, 2015

8. Shelling Sends Civilians Fleeing in Shan State

   By Lite Beer, July 15, 2015
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   • July 15, 2015

9. Myanmar Still in Dark Over General Election Main Players

   By Jonathan Fairfield, July 15, 2015
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   • July 15, 2015

10. Myanmar's President Thein Sein says will not run for second term

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 13, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 13, 2015

11. Villages hope to get rich from Myanmar's secret oil rush

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 13, 2015
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    • khunPer
    • July 13, 2015

12. Myanmar workers demonstrate for higher minimum wage

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 13, 2015
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    • elgordo38
    • July 13, 2015

13. Dead Generals, Crony’s Wife Removed From US Blacklist

    By Lite Beer, July 11, 2015
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    • sprq
    • July 12, 2015

14. Myawaddy border trade reopens

    By Lite Beer, July 12, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 12, 2015

15. Myanmar opposition to run in November polls despite doubts

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 12, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 12, 2015

16. Viewpoint: Aung San Suu Kyi still in running for Myanmar presidency

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 11, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 11, 2015

17. Bagan: Myanmar's Rapid-Fire Development Risks Ancient Site

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 11, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 11, 2015

18. November date set for landmark Myanmar elections: What's at stake?

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 10, 2015
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    • elgordo38
    • July 11, 2015

19. U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Wife of Myanmar Tycoon

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 10, 2015
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    • spidermike007
    • July 11, 2015

20. Burma Ratifies Chemical Weapons Treaty

    By Lite Beer, July 11, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 11, 2015

21. Students sued for demanding charter change

    By Lite Beer, July 10, 2015
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    • Srikcir
    • July 11, 2015

22. Senator: No US trade benefits for Myanmar before election

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 9, 2015
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    • elgordo38
    • July 10, 2015

23. In Myanmar, a rising exodus but no trafficking arrests

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 10, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 10, 2015

24. Myanmar to Hire 40,000 Workers for Election Security

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 10, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 10, 2015

25. Myanmar president vows free and fair elections

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 9, 2015
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    • Farang99
    • July 10, 2015

26. Myanmar ratifies world chemical weapons convention

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 9, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 9, 2015

27. Over 100 Muslims Linked to Arakan Violence Released

    By Lite Beer, July 9, 2015
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    • Jimlove
    • July 9, 2015

28. Myanmar Scraps Real Estate Projects Under Pressure From Monks

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 8, 2015
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    • RaoulDuke
    • July 9, 2015

29. Union Parliament Passes ‘Interfaith Marriage’ Bill

    By Lite Beer, July 8, 2015
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    • HerbalEd
    • July 9, 2015

30. Election seen as crucial step for Myanmar set for Nov. 8

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 8, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 8, 2015

31. Police detains Ta-ka-tha student leader

    By Lite Beer, July 8, 2015
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    • Srikcir
    • July 8, 2015

32. Myanmar set to announce November 8 election date

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 8, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 8, 2015

33. In Myanmar, ethnic loyalties could crimp Suu Kyi's party

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 8, 2015
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    • ourmanflint
    • July 8, 2015

34. NLD Complains of Voter Verification ‘Obstruction’

    By Lite Beer, July 7, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 7, 2015

35. Burma’s grim reality

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 5, 2015
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    • Daniel Boon
    • July 7, 2015

36. Bail Set at $10k for 11 Letpadan Activists

    By Lite Beer, July 7, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 7, 2015

37. Heineken and Carlsberg compete over beer sales in Myanmar

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 7, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 7, 2015

38. A Migrant Mother’s Anguished Choice to Leave One Child Behind in Myanmar

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 6, 2015
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    • Daniel Boon
    • July 7, 2015

39. Irrawaddy Division Coal Power Plant Grounded on Local Pushback

    By Lite Beer, July 7, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 7, 2015

40. Monks Vow to March Against Rangoon Projects After Govt Breaks Promise

    By Lite Beer, July 7, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 7, 2015

41. Myanmar: South Asia's Perennial Troublemaker?

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 7, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 7, 2015