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‘Conditions in Myanmar's [Arakan] State are not in place to enable a safe and sustainable return ... refugees are still fleeing,’ said UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner.

Witnesses say attackers were from the same village

The US will on Saturday officially announce a second grant from its Ambassadors Fund so that restoration of the 1827 church can be completed next year.

‘They can’t sign agreements with self-administered regions and state governments unless they are approved by the Union government,’ said Brig-Gen Mya Maung, head of Myanmar’s

Sanctions have a poor record in influencing the military but have hurt the civilian population, rights group says.

Locals are suffering a shortage of rice and fuel in the conflict-torn area.

A drop in opium cultivation in Myanmar underscores a regional boom in demand for illegal synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine, a senior UN official says.

In an open letter, they urge the govt, military to make use of their conflict-resolution capabilities

Local sources say fighting broke out between the TNLA and the SSA-N.

Ma Ba Tha-linked group seeks clarification after Election Commission says members are in violation of registration law.

The Labor Directorate hopes the new wage will strike a balance between what employers say they can afford and what employees say they need.