Outgoing ICRC Head Weighs in On Progress, Challenges in Myanmar

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Burma

By San Yamin Aung

Jurg Montani emphasizes improved aid access to conflict areas, and the continued need for prison reform.

Yangon Govt Bans 66(d) Opposition Signature Campaign Near Military Command

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Burma

By San Yamin Aung

The divisional govt bans a campaign organized by journalists in front of the Yangon Military Command, stating the area is restricted for security.

Yangon to Celebrate International Yoga Day

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Lifestyle

By San Yamin Aung

People’s Park will play host to some 400 yoga practitioners in celebration of the International Day of Yoga.

19 June 2017 End Impunity for Rapists in Conflict, say Women’s Rights Advocates

19 June 2017 Longtime Activist Returns to Her Studies, Aiming to Change the System for Women

9 June 2017 Burma’s Gender Gap: Only Four Women Ministers in Nearly a Century

24 May 2017 More Than 250 Prisoners Released Under Amnesty

23 May 2017 Religious Affairs Ministry Explores Allegations That Naypyidaw Protesters Were Paid     

22 May 2017 Fifth Suspect in Nationalist Confrontation Turns Himself in to Rangoon Police

17 May 2017 China, Burma Sign Five Agreements

15 May 2017 USDP Refuses to Make Recommendations to Arakan State Advisory Commission

9 May 2017 Party Leaders Object to Electoral Commission Over NLD By-Election Campaign

8 May 2017 Rangoon’s Water Taxis set for June Launch

4 May 2017 A Brighter Future for Burma’s Juvenile Offenders?

18 April 2017 Three Die in Cyclone Maarutha