Federalism, Democracy and the 2020 Elections
This week, Dateline and guests discuss the 2020 elections, ethnic parties and the NLD.
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Exhibition of Sawbwas’ Royal Dress Puts Shan History, Culture on Display
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National Museum show is the best-attended it has ever put on
Jailed American’s Family Pleads to US, Myanmar Govts in Hemp Case
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The family of John Todoroki, arrested for his role in an industrial hemp project near Mandalay, wrote to US and Myanmar government officials pleading for his release.
Four Mandalay Policemen Face Corruption Charges
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Anti-Corruption Commission opens cases against officers who allegedly took a combined 3.65 million kyats for allowing suspects to go free on bail.
Parliament’s Constitution Amendment Panel Completes Review of Charter
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Proposals to be submitted to Parliament next month; report recommends articles be repealed, amended, expanded or retained.
UEC Upholds Mandalay Election Results
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NLD candidate Sai Pan Hsai remains Shan State Ethnic Affairs Minister for Mandalay Region after the UEC dismisses election complaints from SNLD challenger Nan Htwe Hmone.
Civilians Injured, School Shelled in Army Response to Mrauk-U Ambush
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A Tatmadaw unit opened fire in a Rakhine village Thursday afternoon, injuring four civilians—including a 9-year-old boy—and damaging a government school.
Join Peace Process, Don’t Complain from Outside: Senior Govt Negotiator
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UPDJC secretariat member U Khin Zaw Oo vents apparent frustration with EAOs’ decision to boycott formal talks.
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FBR’s ‘Help, Hope and Love’ Not Wanted in Rakhine, Military Says
After years of working with EAOs in the east, the Christian relief group run by an ex-U.S. marine has found a new mission in Rakhine; AA leader has ‘no objections’
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‘We Are United Because We Are All Under Threat’: AA Chief
Maj-Gen. Htun Myat Naing denies links to ARSA, says he doesn’t underestimate the abilities of the Tatmadaw. He welcomes China’s role as peace broker,
AA Can’t Count on Northern Allies for Help on Battlefield in Rakhine
Despite the Northern Alliance’s policy of assisting members who come under attack, opposition from China and the UWSA make this unlikely.
Firebrand Monk’s Arrest Warrant Is Beginning of the End for Buddhist Nationalists
The government is finally getting serious about silencing U Wirathu’s hate speech; it must bring the fugitive to court without delay.
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Jailed American’s Family Pleads to US, Myanmar Govts in Hemp Case
Four Mandalay Policemen Face Corruption Charges
Parliament’s Constitution Amendment Panel Completes Review of Charter
RPT-Banks Reopen as Hong Kong Returns to Normal Ahead of Weekend Protest
More than 600,000 Children Doing Hazardous Work in Myanmar: ILO
Gov’t Lifts Ban on Plantation Teak Exports
An Insider’s View of Changes at the Formerly Military-Run GAD
Civil Society, Free Democratic Expression Essential to Dealing With Myanmar’s Environment Issues: Swedish Ambassador
No Evidence of Any ARSA Links to ISIS: Terrorism Expert
FBR’s ‘Help, Hope and Love’ Not Wanted in Rakhine, Military Says
‘We Are United Because We Are All Under Threat’: AA Chief
AA Can’t Count on Northern Allies for Help on Battlefield in Rakhine
Exhibition of Sawbwas’ Royal Dress Puts Shan History, Culture on Display
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Celebrating Pinoy Flavors in the Heart of Yangon
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Exhibition of Sawbwas’ Royal Dress Puts Shan History, Culture on Display
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