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Analysis
Activists say the ruling party’s refusal to heed local sensitivities is already taking a toll
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Burma
“I don’t want to see fighting. I want to live a peaceful life. I am not afraid of soldiers, but I am afraid of guns,” said Daw Khin Mar Swe, the headmistress of Nanpyin Villa
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Burma
The military-backed USDP wants just one change to the charter, and it has nothing to do with curbing the special privileges it grants the armed forces.
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Burma
Tatmadaw appointees and USDP lawmakers have opposed the proposed committee structure which suggests representation according to Parliament proportion.
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News
Ruling party proposed forming a committee so that no side would lose face, NLD lawmaker says.
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Guest Column
If Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative is truly based on mutual respect, then neither China nor the NLD need fear a popular vote on the controversial dam.
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News
National unity could be damaged if China-backed project proceeds, U Soe Thein says
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Burma
Second petition this month urges SSPP, RCSS to end armed territorial dispute in Hsipaw Township
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Commentary
In Rankhu, a remote spot three hours’ drive from Loikaw, it’s almost possible to believe there’s ‘nothing to kill or die for’
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Guest Column
At this year's event, ethnic armed groups have a golden opportunity to start settling their differences peacefully and devise a new path to peace with the government and military.
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News
Kachin organizations have reacted with disbelief to the news of the resignations which, they say, they do not follow official procedures and thus sew distrust in the government.
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Asia
On Tuesday the Kinnar Akhada became the first transgender group to bathe at the ancient Kumbh Mela festival, traditionally reserved for reclusive Hindu priests.
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Dateline
This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the Chinese Embassy’s controversial recent statement about the dam, and the government’s worrying silence on the project’s future
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News
Move not recognized by Kachin leaders based in Myitkyina
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Burma
Leaders in Kachin objected to an “inaccurate and misleading” statement released by the Chinese embassy claiming they support the resumption of the controversial Myitsone projec
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