On this day in 1921, Prince Myingun, who tried take down both the royal court and British rule over Burma, died in Vietnam.
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How a Prime Minister of British Burma Became a Killer
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On this day in 1946, Galon U Saw survived an assassination attempt that would lead him, less than a year later, to assassinate General Aung San and his ministers.
Myanmar Military Eyes More Powers for National Security Council
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Military MPs, parliamentary allies propose charter changes that would allow the NDSC, which is already dominated by generals, to push for parliamentary dissolution.
Armed Groups Must Ask Before Contacting Intl Community: Peace Commission
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The Myanmar government’s peace negotiation team says ethnic armed groups must ask permission before contacting any international actors, citing concerns about misuse of funds.
Ethnic Armed Alliance Extends Ceasefire for Rest of Year
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TNLA, AA, MNDAA say truce extension aimed at facilitating peace talks; observers say move gives them a political edge.
Yangon Court Jails Former Myanmar Army Officer for Criticizing Commanders
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A former army captain has demanded freedom of speech and for generals to obey the government after being jailed in Yangon for speaking out.
NLD Sues Myanmar Cartoonist for Facebook Post Criticizing Party
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In the NLD’s latest legal action against a critic, the ruling party’s office in Maubin Township hits cartoonist ‘Ahtee’ with a defamation lawsuit under Article 66(d).
Myanmar Court Jails Farmers for Using Vacant Land
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Irrawaddy Region farmers have been jailed for working on land that was seized from them in 1999 but left unused.
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Philippines’ Duterte ‘Bugged’ Again as Gecko Stalls Speech
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Pesky reptile is just the latest in a long line of animal critics to disrupt an address by the Philippine leader.
North Korea Faces Widespread Food Shortages, UN Agency Says
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Some 40 percent of North Koreans may require food assistance as harvest expected to drop to lowest level in 5 years, FAO says.
Cambodia to Curb Recruitment Fees in Bid to Protect Workers From Slavery Abroad
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Phnom Penh finalizing plan to bring its recruitment law in line with Myanmar’s, Cambodian official says.
Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory General Manager’s Corruption Hearing Delayed
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Remand for detained chief of Burma Pharmaceutical Industry in Yangon extended to Oct. 2.
Lawmaker Demands Probe Into Civilian Deaths in Myanmar's Rakhine State
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A Rakhine State MP has called for an inquiry into the spiraling number of civilian deaths during clashes between govt troops and the Arakan Army.
Chinese Charm Offensive Aims to Win Support for Giant Pipelines in Myanmar
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China is screening pro-Chinese movies along the route of the proposed oil and gas pipelines to Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State.
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Cambodia to Curb Recruitment Fees in Bid to Protect Workers From Slavery Abroad
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