Myanmar News

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1. Myanmar set to announce November 8 election date

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

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

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

4. NLD Complains of Voter Verification ‘Obstruction’

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

5. Burma’s grim reality

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

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

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

7. Heineken and Carlsberg compete over beer sales in Myanmar

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

8. 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

9. Irrawaddy Division Coal Power Plant Grounded on Local Pushback

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

10. 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

11. Myanmar: South Asia's Perennial Troublemaker?

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

12. A watershed, or status quo for Myanmar?

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

13. Local NLD head given proper burial after being shot dead

    By Lite Beer, July 6, 2015
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    • fred Kubasa
    • July 6, 2015

14. Don’t begrudge workers the right to survive

    By Lite Beer, July 6, 2015
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    • curmudgeon
    • July 6, 2015

15. For the sake of the 51 million people

    By Lite Beer, July 6, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 6, 2015

16. Clashes Continue at DKBA Asia Highway Toll Booth

    By Lite Beer, July 6, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 6, 2015

17. Suu Kyi warns of dead on voter lists

    By Lite Beer, July 6, 2015
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    • lifeincnx
    • July 6, 2015

18. Asia Highway Closed as Burma Army, DKBA Exchange Fire

    By Tomtomtom69, July 2, 2015
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    • Tomtomtom69
    • July 6, 2015

19. Myanmar: Still locking up political prisoners

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 5, 2015
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    • Srikcir
    • July 6, 2015

20. Eight children dying in Myanmar every hour

    By Lite Beer, July 5, 2015
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    • kaorop
    • July 6, 2015

21. Man tied to 2013 Myanmar hotel blast gets life in prison

    By Lite Beer, July 5, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 6, 2015

22. A pair of rough rubies sold for 800,000 euros at Myanmar auction

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 4, 2015
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    • empireboy
    • July 5, 2015

23. Myanmar President Thein Sein To Consider Second Term: Japanese Media

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 4, 2015
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    • Srikcir
    • July 4, 2015

24. Forced Labour Shows Back-Breaking Lack of Reform in Burma’s Military

    By Lite Beer, July 3, 2015
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    • ggt
    • July 4, 2015

25. Man tied to 2013 Myanmar hotel blast gets life in prison

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 3, 2015
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    • NeilSA1
    • July 4, 2015

26. Video: Interview With Outgoing Swiss Ambassador to Burma

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 4, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 4, 2015

27. Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Skips Conflict-Torn State on Campaign Trail

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 2, 2015
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    • cookee68
    • July 3, 2015

28. Students Arrested in Mandalay for Graffiti Protest

    By Lite Beer, July 2, 2015
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    • Guitar God
    • July 3, 2015

29. Military Slams Proposal for States to Choose Chief Ministers

    By Lite Beer, July 3, 2015
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    • oneday
    • July 3, 2015

30. Myanmar fisherman goes home after 22 years as a slave

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 30, 2015
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    • spidermike007
    • July 3, 2015

31. 5 Arrested With Firearms in Mandalay Could Face Treason Charges

    By Lite Beer, July 2, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 2, 2015

32. Several Jailed Letpadan Activists Placed in Solitary Following Court Appearance

    By Lite Beer, July 2, 2015
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    • Lite Beer
    • July 2, 2015

33. KFC Becomes First US Fast-food Chain in Myanmar

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 30, 2015
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    • jaiyen
    • July 1, 2015

34. Myanmar students in peaceful march to protest political role of military

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 30, 2015
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    • dcpo
    • July 1, 2015

35. Hundreds of thousands of Myanmar workers in Thailand shun migrant registration as deadline passes

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 1, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 1, 2015

36. Myanmar replaces senior air force officer after stray China bomb

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 1, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 1, 2015

37. As Myanmar's Election Nears, Migrant Voters Left in the Dark

    By Jonathan Fairfield, July 1, 2015
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • July 1, 2015

38. Myanmar's art scene: Inspiration from fear

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 29, 2015
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    • joshstiles
    • June 30, 2015

39. Lost Myanmar Empire Is Stage for Modern Violence

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 27, 2015
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    • Docno
    • June 29, 2015

40. U.S. criticizes Myanmar military veto after law change fails

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 26, 2015
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    • Benmart
    • June 28, 2015

41. Gem merchants converge in Myanmar for flagship auction

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 26, 2015
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    • The Deerhunter
    • June 27, 2015