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1. Myanmar: Still locking up political prisoners

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

2. Eight children dying in Myanmar every hour

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

6. 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

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

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

8. Video: Interview With Outgoing Swiss Ambassador to Burma

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

9. 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

10. Students Arrested in Mandalay for Graffiti Protest

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

11. Military Slams Proposal for States to Choose Chief Ministers

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

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

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

13. 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

14. 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

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

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Myanmar's art scene: Inspiration from fear

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

21. Lost Myanmar Empire Is Stage for Modern Violence

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

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

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

23. Gem merchants converge in Myanmar for flagship auction

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

24. Suu Kyi attacks USDP for lack of sincerity

    By webfact, June 26, 2015
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    • elgordo38
    • June 27, 2015

25. Myanmar, Thailand destroy nearly $1 bn in seized drugs

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 26, 2015
    • 3 replies
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    • BuaBS
    • June 27, 2015

26. Myanmar MP prompts anger with anti-gay Facebook rant

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 26, 2015
    • 1 reply
    • 636 views
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    • godden
    • June 27, 2015

27. The British are coming … to teach: Burma’s Skills Sector in the Spotlight

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 26, 2015
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    • Just1Voice
    • June 26, 2015

28. Myanmar acquires 36 aircraft over past four years

    By webfact, June 26, 2015
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    • smotherb
    • June 26, 2015

29. Myanmar's parliament blocks changes to constitution

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 25, 2015
    • 4 replies
    • 981 views
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    • Srikcir
    • June 26, 2015

30. Thai United Power aims to boost electricity capacity in Myanmar's Dawei

    By Jonathan Fairfield, June 26, 2015
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    • 604 views
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    • Jonathan Fairfield
    • June 26, 2015