My name is Sai Thein Win
I exposed Burma’s weapons’ programmes not because they are a threat to world peace, but because they have brought millions to the brink of starvation
Students in Pathein slapped with fines over anti-war performance
A judge hands down fines to eight students who were charged with defamation under section 500 of the Burmese Penal Code after the youths staged an anti-war play in Pathein, the Irrawaddy Region capital.
Communal Violence Lead Story Magwe News
Mob attacks Muslim homes in Taungdwingyi as police guard mosque
Eye-witnesses said as many as 70 people attacked the houses, carrying weapons such as machetes, while some 400 by-standers watched.
Assailants kill four civilians in northern Arakan violence over weekend: govt
Attacks on civilians in northern Arakan State continued over the weekend, according to the Office of the State Counsellor, which described the assailants as “terrorists” in three violent incidents that saw four people killed, including a village administrator.
Elections Lead Story News Politics
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.
As honey sales rise, growing buzz surrounds beekeeping in Burma
Hundreds of small farmers in southern Shan State have boosted their income through apiculture and they are trained, and enthusiastic, beekeepers.
Thein Sein spurs USDP ahead of by-elections
“Only by winning can we be represented in parliament, and ultimately form a government,” said former President Thein Sein.
Foreign Affairs International Relations Lead Story News
Suu Kyi seeks win-win deal on China-backed dam
Burma’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi told her Chinese hosts on Thursday that her government would try to find a way to resolve the Myitsone dam issue that satisfies both countries.
Lead Story Mandalay Division Media News
BBC reporter wins appeal, walks free
Reporter walks free from a court in Mandalay on Thursday, when he won an appeal against a conviction for punching a policeman.
Arakan Lead Story Natural Disasters News
Whirlwind wreaks havoc in Minbya
Nearly 170 people were left homeless when a whirlwind struck Arakan State’s Minbya Township on Thursday.
Analysis Lead Story News Politics
As Thein Sein exits, his reform legacy gains mixed reviews
The legacy of reforms that marked the early part of outgoing President Thein Sein’s administration has been marred by renewed repression.
Thein Sein retracts asset list from parliament
Burma’s outgoing president leaves under a cloud of suspicion after it is reported that he withdrew a list of his assets submitted to parliament.
In its dying days, Thein Sein govt pursues activists
President Thein Sein’s government continues to arrest many activists, leaving the incoming NLD government with the task of releasing hundreds.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics
Rohingya abandon sailing season, fearing retribution and ransoms
After Husaina’s 20-year-old son fled poverty and discrimination in Burma’s Arakan State by boat, she heard nothing from him for seven months.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Thein Sein commits to ‘smooth transition’
Thein Sein has reiterated his pledge to ensure a smooth transition of power to the new government at a meeting with representatives of political parties.
2015 Elections Lead Story News
NLD officially wins outright majority
Suu Kyi’s party has surpassed its benchmark – a 67 percent majority – meaning it will have an outright majority in the new parliament.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Could USDP’s ‘shy voters’ swing the election?
The ruling party hopes undeclared supporters will turn out to boost candidates on election day.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Video
We’ll win fair and square: Suu Kyi
Burma opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, said she would rather lose the election than win through scandals as she campaigned in her constituency on the fringes of Burma’s commercial capital, Rangoon on Saturday.
Human rights charges filed against Thein Sein
The complaint filed on Thursday in a US federal court accused Thein Sein and top officials of planning and instigating “hate crimes and discrimination amounting to genocide.”
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Is Thein Sein posturing for a second term as president?
For a leader non-committal about his future, there is a whiff of a presidential campaign in Thein Sein’s uncharacteristic moves to flaunt his achievements.
2015 Elections Lead Story News
Military town Papun will be ‘tough to win’: NLD
A local candidate for the NLD said he is anticipating a hard fight against the ruling USDP in the Papun Township polls due a large military population.
2015 Elections Karenni Lead Story Nayyidaw News Politics
Election 2015: Soe Thein spends big in campaign bid
A close ally President Thein Sein has backed projects worth tens of thousands of dollars in his constituency, including satellite dishes, water distribution and a soccer competition ahead of the[…]
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Third time lucky? Thein Sein’s repeated attempts to purge Shwe Mann
With echoes of the purges of Burma’s junta-ruled recent past, the president seeks to take Shwe Mann out of the running for the presidency.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Second term beckons for Thein Sein after Shwe Mann ouster
The purge of a powerful ahead of a general election is dramatic confirmation of President Thein Sein’s desire for a second term in office, analysts say.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Thein Sein holds emergency meeting
An internal purge within the ruling USDP appears to be underway as Thein Sein reshuffles cabinet a day ahead of candidate list deadline for Nov elections.
Aid Lead Story Natural Disasters News
Burma govt wins rare praise for flood efforts
Unlike the callous indifference shown to suffering during Cyclone Nargis disaster in 2008, this time round the government and military led aid efforts.
Aid Chin Lead Story Natural Disasters News
Food shortages in Chin State following floods, landslides
Chin political parties urge President Thein Sein to order airlifts of emergency food aid to affected areas.
Lead Story Media News Parliament
Journalists readmitted following ‘Nap-pyidaw’ reports
Reporters are to be readmitted to press gallery following a ban due to pictures of MPs sleeping through debates appearing on social media.
Arakan Lead Story News Refugees Rohingya
Burma will screen boat people for citizenship, says Thein Sein
At a meeting with a US delegation in Naypyidaw, govt leaders say they will take back Rohingya boat people – but only if they can prove Burmese citizenship.
Thein Sein invites political party leaders for informal chat
Burma’s President Thein Sein has invited political party leaders to a meeting on Monday afternoon at the Rangoon government office.
