Burmese junta's liaison officer with the Wa army also withdrawn as more than 100 government workers are moved out of Mongla-controlled territory
Six compnaies set to launch fibre-optic services in Burma's economic hub but extortionate connection fees likely to hinder access for Burmese
Burma generals giving no indication that notorious restrictions on media will be relaxed prior to controversial elections in two months
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A rare audio recording of Than Shwe speaking to senior army commanders reveals a man clinging on to power and unable to accept criticism
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Burma generals giving no indication that notorious restrictions on media will be relaxed prior to controversial elections in two months