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1. UN advisers raise alarm at hatred against Muslims in Myanmar

   By Jonathan Fairfield, November 5, 2015
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   • useronthenet
   • November 6, 2015

3. Myanmar's Suu Kyi eyes post 'above the president'

   By Jonathan Fairfield, November 5, 2015
   • 6 replies
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   • manarak
   • November 5, 2015

4. Meeting Myanmar's Rebel Fighters

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

5. 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

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

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

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

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

8. 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

9. Can soldiers vote in Myanmar elections without fear?

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

10. Suu Kyi conjures sea of red in Yangon

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

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

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

12. 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

13. Opposition candidate hurt in knife attack on rally

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

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

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

15. Yangon's Fearless Taxi Ladies | Coconuts TV

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 28, 2015
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • fred007
    • October 29, 2015

16. 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

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

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

18. “Special police” get ready for Myanmar elections

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

19. US concerned over ethnic fighting in Myanmar

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 25, 2015
    • 2 replies
    • 893 views
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    • anon4546543
    • October 25, 2015

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

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

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

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

22. US lawmakers doubt credibility of Myanmar elections

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

23. Voices of Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand

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

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

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

25. 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

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

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 18, 2015
    • 2 replies
    • 891 views
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    • Srikcir
    • October 19, 2015

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

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 17, 2015
    • 1 reply
    • 819 views
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    • Emster23
    • October 17, 2015

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

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

29. 8 ethnic rebel armies sign cease-fire pact with Myanmar govt

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

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

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 12, 2015
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • gregk0543
    • October 15, 2015

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

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 8, 2015
    • 31 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • piersbeckett
    • October 14, 2015

32. 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

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

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

34. Beyond NLD, Yangon voters stumped on smaller parties

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

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

    By Jonathan Fairfield, October 8, 2015
    • 1 reply
    • 670 views
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    • 1sickpuppy
    • October 11, 2015

36. Big tourism increase forecast for Bagan

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

37. 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

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

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

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

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

40. Myanmar: Supporters rally round Aung San Suu Kyi

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

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

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