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Burma
The retail prices of Chinese goods in Mandalay’s Zay Cho Market increase 10 percent after clashes in northern Shan State disrupt trade.
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Asia
Malaysia will not withdraw from a Burma co-hosted Asean tournament days after a minister threatened to leave in protest of Arakan State crackdowns.
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Burma
The People’s Liberation Army complains that 13 heavy artillery shells—fired from Burma—have landed and exploded in Chinese territory.
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Burma
Sources say Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is ‘upset’ over a meeting of top-level Western diplomats in Naypyidaw.
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Burma
Despite ongoing Shan State clashes, ‘Northern Alliance’ of four ethnic armed groups says they are interested in peace talks.
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Burma
California-based University of the People announces plans to give 50 scholarships to Burmese applicants including refugees on the Thai-Burma border.
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Politics
The Lower House discusses a proposal to enforce existing labor regulations to prevent the mistreatment of domestic and child workers.
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News
In a statement, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi urges ethnic armed groups to join the government peace process by signing the nationwide ceasefire agreement.
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Burma
The Migrant Workers Rights Network sends a complaint to Burma’s State Counselor’s Office accusing embassy staff of exploiting Burmese migrant workers.
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Features
Irrawaddy reporter Lawi Weng describes a sleepless night in northern Shan State’s Kutkai Township, marked by gun and artillery fire.
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Burma
Female Parliamentarians will question whether the government has plans to review penalties for child sex abuse offenders.
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Burma
Locals in northern Sagaing Division press for a stop to gold mining on the Chindwin River, saying their livelihoods are hurt by large-scale mining.
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Burma
For recognition within the FLEGT, Burma must prove it is combating illegal logging and adhering to effective forest governance.
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Burma
Amid growing controversy over Article 66(d) of Burma’s Telecommunications Law, a National League for Democracy member is sued under the provision.
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Burma
Another 29 have been injured in the renewed fighting, and thousands of residents are displaced from their homes.
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