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Jim McNails’ busts of dictators and democracy icons have seen him blacklisted from the country—and invited to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s home
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However, some observers are puzzled by the military’s willingness to deal with TNLA, AA and MNDAA
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Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing’s speech at an army academy graduation warned of external elements threatening Myanmar—much like speeches given by him and his predecessors in the past.
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Factiva
U Myat Thu, who sits on a joint committee overseeing the corridor's development, spoke with The Irrawaddy about what Myanmar was doing to manage the potential risks and rewards.
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Burma
During his five-day visit to Myanmar, the Indian president has held talks with the State Counselor and President, reiterating India’s support for peace and development in Myanmar
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Burma
"We desire to take a political approach instead of a military approach and will first stop military actions in order to be able to achieve peace," the groups said.
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News
This is the second edition of the awards which aim to raise awareness of the industry’s potential to generate meaningful social, economic, and environmental benefits for Myanmar.
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The investigation commission invited victims of alleged human rights abuses, the vast majority of whom are living in refugee camps in Bangladesh, to submit evidence themselves.
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Burma
Burma Campaign UK says companies including Facebook and Western Union are helping military violate human rights, destroy environment
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Burma
Athan founder Maung Saung Kha has won the Human Rights Tulip award from the Netherlands, becoming the first person bestowed with the honor in the country.
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Lifestyle
Art exhibitions, live jazz, house and techno music performance and a Christmas market—all in Yangon this week as picked by The Irrawaddy.
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Commentary
As communities around the world hold events to mark Human Rights Day, The Irrawaddy revisits an article about the ill-fated student uprising of 1991 known as 10-D.
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A competition has been launched to choose the best mascot design, which will be displayed at government events and exhibitions and in popular locations around Yangon.
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Guest Column
Amid mounting pressure from the international community, refusing to quash the unjust verdict of the three Kachin activists is wrong, writes analyst Joe Kumbun.
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President approves creation of special units to oversee anti-graft effort at the department level
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