Myanmar News

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1. Interview with Khun Tun Oo, leader of Myanmar's Shan Nationalities League for Democracy

   By Jonathan Fairfield, September 5, 2015
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   • Jonathan Fairfield
   • September 5, 2015

2. Among Myanmar’s antiquated laws, colonial-era ‘loitering’ charge lands hundreds in jail

   By Jonathan Fairfield, September 3, 2015
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   • Ulic
   • September 3, 2015

3. The Guardian view on Burma, Myanmar, and faltering steps toward democracy

   By Jonathan Fairfield, September 2, 2015
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   • rebelplatoon
   • September 3, 2015

4. Myanmar sets $2.80 daily minimum wage in bid to boost investment

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 31, 2015
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   • worgeordie
   • August 31, 2015

5. Myanmar Democracy Icon Finds Herself Assailed as Authoritarian

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 29, 2015
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   • Linzz
   • August 31, 2015

6. Myanmar's backsliding leads to doubt about U.S. diplomacy strategy

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 31, 2015
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   • spidermike007
   • August 31, 2015

7. Suu Kyi tells voters to ignore intimidation in Nov. election

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 31, 2015
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   • Bakseeda
   • August 31, 2015

8. Myanmar 'Buddha insult' case: Phil Blackwood finding jail 'tough'

   By Jonathan Fairfield, August 29, 2015
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   • farangmick
   • August 30, 2015

9. Sickening treatment of the Rohingya continues

   By Lite Beer, August 22, 2015
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   • arjunadawn
   • August 29, 2015

10. Suu Kyi: Myanmar rebels should think carefully on peace deal

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 27, 2015
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    • sexybabe
    • August 27, 2015

11. Suu Kyi says Myanmar's democracy is like malnourished child

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 21, 2015
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    • spidermike007
    • August 22, 2015

12. Political crisis eases, slightly, ahead of Myanmar election

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 21, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • August 21, 2015

13. Aung San Suu Kyi announces alliance with Shwe Mann

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 19, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • August 19, 2015

14. Poverty drives Myanmar girls into underage sex work

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 17, 2015
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    • micmichd
    • August 18, 2015

15. Myanmar Parliament Opens; Spotlight on Beleaguered Speaker

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 18, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • August 18, 2015

16. Myanmar National Airlines creates regional network

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 17, 2015
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    • flyingdoc
    • August 18, 2015

17. Aung San Suu Kyi meets ousted Myanmar ruling party figure

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 17, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • August 17, 2015

18. US criticizes use of police in ouster of Myanmar party chief

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 16, 2015
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    • kamahele
    • August 17, 2015

19. Myanmar's ethnic Karen minority remember British World War II hero

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 16, 2015
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    • eliotness
    • August 17, 2015

20. Police seize control of ruling party headquarters in Myanmar

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 13, 2015
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    • phazey
    • August 13, 2015

21. Nearly 1 million affected by Myanmar floods; 99 dead

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 9, 2015
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    • gregk0543
    • August 10, 2015

22. Myanmar floods: Death toll rises to 88 as heavy monsoon devastates South-East Asia

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 7, 2015
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    • Tomtomtom69
    • August 9, 2015

23. UN rights envoy says meeting with Myanmar's Rohingya blocked

    By Jonathan Fairfield, August 7, 2015
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    • lvr181
    • August 8, 2015

24. 45 Burmese fishermen rescued, suspected trafficking victims

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

25. 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

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

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

27. Crime rises after amnesty

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

28. 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

29. Myanmar asks for international aid to handle floods

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

30. Myanmar factions find common cause in fighting malaria

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