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Analysis
Proposals elucidated by the Union government at peace talks in Chiang Mai on Monday offer little that’s new in terms of ideas for moving Myanmar’s peace process forward.
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On This Day
On this day in 1917, Britain issued a statement that would lead to Myanmar’s first request to be separated from British India, a goal that would take 20 years to achieve.
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Asia
Breeders that have managed to keep the fatal African swine fever off their farms are now reaping rewards, with some ready to set record profits of $200 a hog.
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Burma
Destruction of bridges, road closures cause trade in Shan State border town of Muse—normally worth $3 million a day—to dry up.
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Burma
At its Executive Committee Meeting on Sunday, the NLD suspended U Myo Yan Naung Thein from office, but refused to explain what exactly the official had done wrong.
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On This Day
Seventy-four years ago today, at the Nay Thurein Meeting, the Anti-Fascist People’s Freedom League objected to Churchill’s proposal for only partial Burmese independence.
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Asia
Child trafficking victims in India have long faced a traumatizing court system, but a new, “child-friendly” system—with couches and chocolates—aims to change all of that.
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Burma
Two more bridges destroyed, army base attacked as rebel alliance continues offensive in NE Myanmar.
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Dateline
This week, The Irrawaddy sits down with NLD lawmaker U Aung Kyi Nyunt to discuss the long road to democracy, and the merits of Myanmar’s ‘obligation-based’ society.
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Burma
While warning that Thursday’s strikes could derail the peace process, President’s Office says door is still open to ceasefire talks with Northern Alliance.
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Burma
Dr. Min Ye Paing Hein, 41, brings some youth to the NLD’s ‘gray cabinet’ as deputy industry minister; economic adviser to State Counselor applauds choice as ‘first rate’.
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On This Day
After critical press reports of British officials demanding Burmese citizens shiko before them, the colonial government ordered an end to the practice 96 years ago today.
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Burma
It is the first attack on the military’s Defense Service Technological Academy in decades. Fighting there is still ongoing.
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On This Day
On this day in 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender in WWII, setting in motion the withdrawal of Japanese forces from Myanmar after a period of harsh rule.
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Burma
Tanintharyi Region in Myanmar looking to boost FDI in new and existing tourism, mining and agriculture projects, among others, DICA says.
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