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5th April, 2013
Myanmar Muslims kill eight Buddhists in Indonesian centre
Last month's communal violence in Myanmar has left more than 1,300 homes and other buildings destroyed.
Last month's communal violence in Myanmar has left more than 1,300 homes and other buildings destroyed.
22nd March, 2013
Don’t let the government control the Internet, Schmidt tells Myanmar
"Every government I know only wants nice things on the Internet”
"Every government I know only wants nice things on the Internet”
27th January, 2013
Suu Kyi hopeful on ending Myanmar presidency ban
The opposition icon is confidence the military will support constitutional changes allowing her to become president.
The opposition icon is confidence the military will support constitutional changes allowing her to become president.
20th August, 2012
Myanmar government abolishes direct media censorship
Under the latest reforms, journalists no longer have to submit reports to state censors before publication, however, private dailies are still banned.
Under the latest reforms, journalists no longer have to submit reports to state censors before publication, however, private dailies are still banned.
16th August, 2012
Islamic summit will take Myanmar’s Rohingyas issue to UN
The Islamic summit decided Thursday to take the issue of Myanmar's Muslim Rohingyas, displaced by deadly sectarian violence, to the United Nations.
The Islamic summit decided Thursday to take the issue of Myanmar's Muslim Rohingyas, displaced by deadly sectarian violence, to the United Nations.
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7th August, 2012
Monks, military and Myanmar – a Pakistani’s déjà vu
Do I need to draw a parallel of this situation with that of Balochistan and its 'religious minority', and narrate again the political economy of conflict?
Do I need to draw a parallel of this situation with that of Balochistan and its 'religious minority', and narrate again the political economy of conflict?
30th July, 2012
Myanmar rejects Muslim crackdown concerns
Myanmar told a UN rights envoy it rejected accusations of abuse by security forces in the wake of communal unrest, after the UN raised fears of a crackdown on Muslims.
Myanmar told a UN rights envoy it rejected accusations of abuse by security forces in the wake of communal unrest, after the UN raised fears of a crackdown on Muslims.
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30th July, 2012
Oil and murder (again)
The Myanmar riots really have come at a bad time. Now, any good news on the country will be forced to carry the caveat of murder.
The Myanmar riots really have come at a bad time. Now, any good news on the country will be forced to carry the caveat of murder.
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27th July, 2012
Silent views on Myanmar violence
The complexity of the situation and limited information from the Myanmar government has left the rest of the world confused about the riots.
The complexity of the situation and limited information from the Myanmar government has left the rest of the world confused about the riots.
29th June, 2012
Myanmar tells Suu Kyi not to call country ‘Burma’
Authorities in Myanmar issued a stern warning to opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, telling the political prisoner-turned parliamentarian to stop calling the country “Burma.”
Authorities in Myanmar issued a stern warning to opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, telling the political prisoner-turned parliamentarian to stop calling the country “Burma.”
21st June, 2012
World Refugee Week: Bangladeshi’s on the Rohingya
Recent reports of the suffering of the Rohingya in Burma is tipping public opinion in Bangladesh in favour of assisting the refugees.
Recent reports of the suffering of the Rohingya in Burma is tipping public opinion in Bangladesh in favour of assisting the refugees.
16th June, 2012
Suu Kyi accepts Nobel Peace Prize 21 years late
The Myanmar opposition leader finally accepted her 1991 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Saturday after spending a total of 15 years under house arrest.
The Myanmar opposition leader finally accepted her 1991 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Saturday after spending a total of 15 years under house arrest.
10th June, 2012
Myanmar declares emergency in unrest-hit state
Myanmar declared a state of emergency in western Rakhine amid fears of further unrest after rioting and deadly sectarian violence left seven dead.
Myanmar declared a state of emergency in western Rakhine amid fears of further unrest after rioting and deadly sectarian violence left seven dead.
7th February, 2012
US announces limited Myanmar sanctions lifting
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday lifted one of its many sanctions against Myanmar in recognition of recent positive moves toward political reform in the…
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday lifted one of its many sanctions against Myanmar in recognition of recent positive moves toward political reform in the…
26th January, 2012
Business highlights this week
A pictorial glance at some diverse trends and events in the business world, ranging from strange opportunities to disasters – Photos by Agencies…
A pictorial glance at some diverse trends and events in the business world, ranging from strange opportunities to disasters – Photos by Agencies…
10th January, 2012
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi confirms run for parliament seat
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi confirmed that she will run for a seat in parliament, her party said Tuesday, a move that will infuse April by-elections with legitimacy, star power and historic significance.
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi confirmed that she will run for a seat in parliament, her party said Tuesday, a move that will infuse April by-elections with legitimacy, star power and historic significance.
18th November, 2011
Clinton to travel to Myanmar: Obama
Detecting “flickers of progress” in the long-shunned nation of Myanmar, President Barack Obama announced Friday that he will send Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to the repressed country next month, making her the first official in her position to visit in more than 50 years.
Detecting “flickers of progress” in the long-shunned nation of Myanmar, President Barack Obama announced Friday that he will send Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to the repressed country next month, making her the first official in her position to visit in more than 50 years.
18th November, 2011
Obama sends Clinton to Myanmar to probe reforms
NUSA DUA: President Barack Obama said Friday he would send Hillary Clinton on the first trip to Myanmar by a US secretary of state for…
NUSA DUA: President Barack Obama said Friday he would send Hillary Clinton on the first trip to Myanmar by a US secretary of state for…
12th October, 2011
Myanmar frees over 70 political prisoners: activists
Myanmar freed more than 70 political prisoners on Wednesday under an amnesty by the new leadership, according to a Thai-based rights group, which said the figure was expected to rise.
Myanmar freed more than 70 political prisoners on Wednesday under an amnesty by the new leadership, according to a Thai-based rights group, which said the figure was expected to rise.
30th June, 2011
Yeoh ‘saddened’ by deportation from Myanmar
HONG KONG: Former Bond girl Michelle Yeoh, who plays Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in an upcoming biopic, says she is ”saddened” by…
HONG KONG: Former Bond girl Michelle Yeoh, who plays Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in an upcoming biopic, says she is ”saddened” by…
