An estimated 2,000 Kachin villagers flee to jungle as clashes hit Tanai Township
The committee noted that a 22-year-old man was killed on 11 April and his father wounded when Burmese military aircraft attacked the area.
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TNLA clashes with Tatmadaw in Shan State’s Kutkai Township
Clashes between the Tatmadaw and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) erupted in several remote villages of Kutkai Township, Shan State, in recent days, sending possibly hundreds of locals fleeing to Kutkai town and the neighbouring township to the south, Hseni.
Hostilities with Burma Army across three Shan State townships: TNLA
Clashes between Tatmadaw troops and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) flared in three northern Shan State townships on Wednesday, the ethnic armed group has announced.
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Excessive force won’t solve Rohingya crisis, says Arakan panel chaired by Annan
Burma should respond to a crisis over its Muslim Rohingya community in a “calibrated” way without excessive force, a panel led by former UN chief Kofi Annan said on Thursday, adding that radicalisation was a danger if problems were not addressed.
Arakan govt announces plans to build fish ponds for ‘ethnic’ villages
“The fisheries department intends to ensure there is no shortage of fish despite the ongoing violence in Maungdaw.”
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Protests against new May Yu FM radio in 7 Arakan townships
Locals in seven townships across Arakan State staged protests on Friday against a new radio station broadcasting in Maungdaw, Buthidaung and Rathedaung townships and providing Rohingya-language programming, which the protesters view as legitimising the Rohingya population.
Saffron anniversary: Monks call for release of remaining political prisoners
“There are still political prisoners behind bars despite the election of a civilian government,” said Ashin Sandar Thiri, a spokesman for the monks.
Arakan CSOs angry after meeting with Annan
Community leaders and representatives of civil society organisations in Arakan State say they were denied a chance to speak to Kofi Annan during a meeting on Tuesday.
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Lower house to debate controversial Kofi Annan commission
ANP requests an emergency debate on the appointment of three foreigners, including the former UN secretary-general, on the Arakan Commission.
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Burma marks anniversary of 8888 uprising
Events were held in Rangoon and other parts of Burma today to mark the 28th anniversary of the 8888 uprising.
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Power line clear-up planned for Rangoon
The move follows a chain of fatal incidents across the country, including the electrocution of a seven-year-old girl in Magwe earlier this week.
ANP members resign over dismissal of township party executives
The resignation of six ANP members over the dismissal of three local executives is the latest sign of trouble within the largest ethnic party in parliament.
Anniversary of violent student protest crackdown at Latpadan
Away from the presidential nomination spotlight, 10 March also marks the one-year anniversary of the violent police crackdown on student protestors in Latpadan.
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Shwe Mann concedes defeat in Phyu
House speaker and former chairman of the USDP Shwe Mann has conceded defeat to the National League for Democracy candidate in Phyu,
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Shwe Mann sends mixed signals
The ousted USDP chairman again hints at his support for Suu Kyi, after a day of false rumours that the USDP had expelled him.
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Elections cancelled in 4 Shan townships
Security concerns force a closure of polls as intense fighting continues between Burmese government forces and the Shan State Army-North.
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News Politics
‘Change cannot come from the ruling party’: Hla Toe
Kaman National Progressive Party vice chairman Hla Toe talks about his party’s campaign, the problems of the Kaman Muslims and Burma’s political future.
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Shwe Mann condemns ‘abuse of religion’
Shwe Mann, the former USDP chairman and current house speaker, has spoken out against the “abuse of religion” for political gain in a campaign rally.
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Mann of the people
Undeterred by his dismissal as ruling party chairman, Shwe Mann hits the campaign trail, promising voters in Phyu better transportation and electricity.
Govt addresses family planning, abortion concerns
The government is moving to extend maternal care services countrywide, in a bid to reduce risky illegal abortions and high rates of maternal fatalities.
Shwe Mann survives as Right to Recall bill suspended
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BREAKING NEWS: Burma announces Election Date
Burma’s general election will be held on Sunday, 8 November, the Union Election Commission (UEC) said on Wednesday.
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Students mark anniversary of Rangoon massacre
Student activists gathered at Rangoon University on Tuesday, solemn in their remembrance for the victims of a 1962 army-led massacre at Rangoon University.
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Voter lists announced in Rangoon
The commission said that residents can report erroneous exclusions or inclusions on the list to election officials.
UNOCHA announces $190m budget
The UN office says more than 536,000 people in Burma – about one percent of the country’s population – have been affected by conflict or inter-communal violence and are in need of protection.
Hundereds protest against planned power plant in Mon State
500 people take part in unity protest against the 1,200-megawatt coal-fired power plant set for development in the region.
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E-bikes also banned in Rangoon
The motorbike ban in Rangoon will include electric bikes
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Shwe Mann objects to MP calling ethnic armies ‘revolutionaries’
Speaker of the Union Parliament Shwe Mann warned a parliamentarian not to use the word “revolutionary” when referring to ethnic armed groups.
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Settlers forcibly evicted in Hlegu township
Settlers from several villages in Rangoon Division’s Hlegu Township, have been forced off the land they are occupying, by authorities cracking down on squatting.
Hearing set for Ann arson suspects
Fourteen ethnic workers in Arakan State’s Ann Township will be charged on 10 February for alleged involvement in a fire at a fuel relay station along the Shwe gas pipeline route.
