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    Kachin Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    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.

    Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya

    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.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    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.”

    Arakan Lead Story Media News Rohingya

    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.

    Lead Story News Protest

    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 Lead Story News

    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.

    Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya

    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.

    Human Rights Lead Story News Photos Politics

    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.

    Electricity Lead Story News Rangoon

    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.

    Lead Story News Politics

    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.

    Lead Story News

    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.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    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,

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    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.

    2015 Elections Conflict Lead Story News SEZ

    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.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    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.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Pegu Division Politics

    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.

    Health Lead Story News

    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.

    Scholarcorner

    Shwe Mann survives as Right to Recall bill suspended

    The following DVB article has been edited into a style of English that should suit upper-immediate and advanced learners of the language.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics

    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.

    Students mark anniversary of Rangoon massacre video

    Education Lead Story News Video

    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.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Rangoon

    Voter lists announced in Rangoon

    The commission said that residents can report erroneous exclusions or inclusions on the list to election officials.

    Aid Conflict Lead Story News

    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.

    Energy Lead Story Mon News

    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.

    Lead Story News Rangoon Travel & Tourism

    E-bikes also banned in Rangoon

    The motorbike ban in Rangoon will include electric bikes

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Shan

    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.

    Settlers forcibly evicted in Hlegu township video

    Lead Story News Property Society Video

    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.

    Lead Story News

    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.

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