Kachin rebels demand protection money from CB Bank, says Burmese military
We do requests donations from local businesses, but never using force or threats,” the KIO responded.
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Low voter turnout prevented NLD clean sweep: Win Htein
The NLD won nine of 19 vacant seats at this weekend’s by-elections, largely failing to recreate the landslide victory it enjoyed at the polls in 2015.
Suu Kyi to get cabinet position, as ministerial lineup announced
Aung San Suu Kyi’s inclusion on a list of 18 nominees to the cabinet of president-elect Htin Kyaw ends weeks of speculation about her role in government.
Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News Obituary
DKBA’s ‘General Moustache’ dies of cancer
One of Burma’s most recognisable ethnic rebel leaders has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
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Burma to pick next president on 10 March
Parliamentarians will nominate three candidates for Burma’s presidency on 10 March, ending months of political horse-trading over the office of the country’s first democratically elected leader.
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Suu Kyi meets retired Snr-Gen. Than Shwe
Suu Kyi reportedly met with retired Snr-Gen. Than Shwe in Naypyidaw on Friday, following meetings with top government members earlier in the week.
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Catch up on the latest in Burmese business, development and finance from this week.
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MPs debate definition of ‘political prisoner’
Political prisoners should not be given any kind of special treatment over criminal inmates, as the constitution stipulates all prisoners must be treated equally, says the Burmese government.
Rangoon artists, gallery owners wary of renewed censorship
“Now, artists have started moving on,” said Min Lwin, who opened Gallery 65 in Rangoon in 2010. “They are looking more into culturally subversive matters.”
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Trafficking trail comes undone in southern Thailand
Authorities have launched an investigation into the 50 police officers transferred following the discovery of Rohingya detention camps and graves.
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Student protests: Thein Lwin suspended by NLD
Nationwide protests continue to grow, as negotiations on stalled four-way talks are held between reform groups and education officials.
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Ne Win’s grandson to buy into AGD Bank
The grandson of late Burmese dictator Ne Win revealed that he plans to purchase the majority of shares of Asian Green Development Bank, which is owned by Tay Za.
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Karens hold funeral for ‘strong and fearless leader’ Gen. Tamla Baw
The funeral of Gen. Saw Tamla Baw, a highly respected Karen leader, was held on Monday and attended by more than 1,000 people.
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Karen rivals unite for New Year
Unarmed soldiers from the KNU, the BGF and the KPC march together without arms in a show of unity as Karens mark their New Year at Shwe Koko.
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DVB Person of the Year 2013: Gen. Gun Maw
A total of 20,662 readers of DVB’s Burmese and English websites voted. The result was that Gen. Gun Maw won with 68 percent of votes cast; some 13,892 readers voted for the KIA peace negotiator.
Burma and the Philippines pledge increased trade and investment
Burmese President Thein Sein and a delegation of 10 representatives concluded a three-day visit to Manila on Friday, after penning six agreements with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III at the presidential palace.
Funeral rites for land grab protestors in Michaungkan
Around 400 residents in Rangoon’s Thingangyun township have received funeral rites from Buddhist monks, saying they are ready to die protesting for the return of cultivated land which was confiscated from them by the military.
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They say ‘peace’, we say ‘peace process’: Gen. Gun Maw of KIA
The Kachin Independence Army’s vice chief of staff Gen. Gun Maw spoke candidly with DVB contributing reporter Niels Huby about the current round of peace talks and the Kachin leader’s goals for the future.
Ne Win’s grandson urges govt to free more prisoners, including convicts
Released on Friday from Insein prison after more than 10 years behind bars, Kyaw Ne Win urged the Burmese government to release not only all the political detainees, but other convicts “who deserve to be free”.
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Award-winning Burmese journalist dies, aged 91
Sein Win, a renowned journalist in Burma who championed press freedom and endured three stints in prison as he chronicled several decades of his country’s turbulent history, died on Thursday at age 91.
Burma and China affirm ‘strategic partnership’
China stresses importance of ensuring peace and stability along its Burmese border, while news surfaces that renewed clashes have broken out between Kachin rebels and govt forces.
Energy giants gauge Burma’s potential ahead of tender
As international energy giants flock to Rangoon for the 2nd Myanmar Oil, Gas and Power road show this week, western and Asian operators are scoping out investment opportunities in Southeast Asia’s final frontier market
NLD elders needing medical treatment
Win Tin hospitalised in Rangoon after breathing difficulties while deputy NLD leader Tin Oo may fly to Singapore for eye treatment
14 arrested on fake pharmaceutical drug charges
Those detained allegedly operated a widespread network of counterfeit Chinese drugs, which they packaged and labeled in jars as BPI products.
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NUP, the party that survived
“Some people are surprised our party has survived,” says National Unity Party candidate Phyu Phyu Nyunt.
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2015 election: Let the campaign begin!
The 2015 election is up and running. Political parties take to the streets on the first day of what is sure to be a tense and competitive campaign period.
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OPINION: Divisive ceasefire won’t bring peace
Ethnic leaders meet on Wednesday with President Thein Sein for crucial peace talks. but confidence is not high, says analysts Dr Maung Zarni and Saw Kapi.
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OPINION: What’s holding up Burma’s nationwide ceasefire?
With good reason, ethnic delegates view Burma’s authorities as locked in an internally colonial mindset vis-à-vis minorities, says analyst Maung Zarni.
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The Lawkheela political offensive and the potential for peace
The military finds itself in a tight spot, while the ethnic groups’ prove their integrity by going back to the negotiation table, says lawyer Aung Htoo.
Victorious 1990 politicians plan to sue junta
Politicians who were denied the right to take up their seats in parliament have vowed to sue the leaders of the military junta that previously ruled Burma.
