Myanmar News

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1. 45 Burmese fishermen rescued, suspected trafficking victims

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 6, 2015
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   • thequietman
   • August 7, 2015

3. Myanmar's Suu Kyi warns against flood-linked vote tampering

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 6, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • August 6, 2015

4. U.S. to send aid to flood-hit Myanmar: Kerry

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 5, 2015
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   • BarnicaleBob
   • August 6, 2015

5. Crime rises after amnesty

   By Lite Beer, August 5, 2015
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   • phazey
   • August 5, 2015

6. UN Rights Envoy on Five-Day Fact-Finding Mission to Burma

   By Lite Beer, August 5, 2015
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   • Lite Beer
   • August 5, 2015

7. Myanmar asks for international aid to handle floods

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 4, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • August 4, 2015

8. Myanmar factions find common cause in fighting malaria

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 4, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • August 4, 2015

9. Myanmar floods move downriver, risking more populated areas

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 4, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • August 4, 2015

10. Myanmar opposition leader Suu Kyi visits flood-hit area

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 3, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • August 3, 2015

11. NLD Shuns Key Players in Election Candidates Roster

    By Lite Beer, August 3, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • August 3, 2015

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

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

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

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

14. Jolie, Suu Kyi visit Myanmar female factory workers

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

15. 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

16. Myanmar declares disaster zones to deal with dire flooding

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

17. Myanmar pardons almost 7,000 prisoners

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

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

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

19. Jolie visits Myanmar

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

20. In Myanmar, Replacing Poppy Plants with Coffee

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

21. 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

22. Skirting Comedy Limits in Myanmar

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

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

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

24. 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

25. Alarm sounded over Myanmar's betel habit

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

26. Senior SNLD Leaders to Forgo Shot at Parliament

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

27. Flooding in northern Myanmar leaves 9 dead

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

28. Caution Urged as Myanmar Poised to Embrace More Mining

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

29. Myanmar ethnic peace talks recess without peace agreement

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

30. Court rules to charge BBC correspondent under Section 332

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

31. Myanmar Illegal Logging Sentencing Strains Relations With China

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

32. 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

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

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

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

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

35. Ceasefire Talks Resume After Months of Tension

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

36. Parliament Votes to Postpone Planned Charter Referendum

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

37. Military chief says he will respect election

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

38. The Lost Muslims of Myanmar - Bloomberg View

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

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

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

40. 2 Myanmar newspaper editors fined for insulting president

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

41. Dagon City’s Demise Casts Doubts on Myanmar

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