Commission of Enquiry for Rakhine to Report to President ‘Within a Year’
Controversial panel officially commences investigation into allegations of rights abuses and related issues in conflict-torn region
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30 Years on, the Mission of Regime Change Remains a Work in Progress
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Finding a way out of the protracted deadlock over the Constitution will require a level of leadership and political will that has so far been absent.
Momo Elephant Sculpture Awarded Guinness World Record
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The giant papier-mâché sculpture was created as part of 'Voices for Momos,’ a campaign to highlight the plight of elephants in Myanmar.
Construction Ministry Keeps Richest School Projects for Itself: Report
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Ministry earns second parliamentary dressing down in 2 weeks for failing to invite tenders for Education Ministry buildings.
A Parliamentary Disagreement Over Terminology
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Lawmakers object to some of the terminology used by their peers being logged in the parliamentary record.
Civilian Lawmakers Counter Military Representatives’ Complaints Against Journalists
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Lawmakers said military representatives should accept criticism from the media and that the media acts as a channel of communication between the people and the government.
Artists Reflect on Myanmar’s Political and Social Landscapes
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A group exhibition at 43 Art Gallery showcases paintings, installations and video art of six artists who offer social and political commentary in their works.
China-Linked Cyberattacks Likely as Malaysia Reviews Projects: Security Firm
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Chinese state-sponsored hackers may be targeting companies and state agencies in Malaysia as it looks to review several major projects linked to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
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30 Years on, the Mission of Regime Change Remains a Work in Progress
Finding a way out of the protracted deadlock over the Constitution will require a level of leadership and political will that has so far been absent.
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Wanted: A Vision of Myanmar’s Future
Myanmar’s potential remains as bright as ever. However, the country still awaits a leader bold and articulate enough to inspire his or her countrymen
Another Black August
On the 30th anniversary of the ’88 uprising, The Irrawaddy reprints an appeal it ran in the year 2000 for a full recounting of the bloodshed. Without
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Momo Elephant Sculpture Awarded Guinness World Record
Construction Ministry Keeps Richest School Projects for Itself: Report
A Parliamentary Disagreement Over Terminology
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30 Years on, the Mission of Regime Change Remains a Work in Progress
KNU Leader Has Changed His Tune on the Chances for Peace
Wanted: A Vision of Myanmar’s Future
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