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Dateline
This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the forced closure of a temporary Islamic prayer site in Yangon by a crowd of Buddhist nationalists.
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On This Day
On this day in 1947, a British naval officer presented Gen. Aung San with the Mayu, which would go on to serve Myanmar for 32 years.
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Commentary
The country is only halfway toward the goal of full democracy that was envisioned in 1988.
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Burma
After police arrested one man suspected of having connections to bombings in Sri Lanka, the Myanmar President’s Office says the real suspect is not in Myanmar.
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Burma
President U Win Myint had strong words for government officials and public servants on the need to shake off old habits in order to make reforms at every level in Myanmar.
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Burma
Displaced people at increased risk as Army, EAOs build up forces near the camps along the Thai border, advocacy groups say.
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Business
Panelists at the German-Myanmar Industry 4.0 conference said the country can leap into “Industry 4.0” with improved electricity and education.
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Burma
Two people said to be responsible for running the syndicate which caused members to lose over $6.5 million have been arrested.
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Burma
U Thawbita is facing more charges for his Facebook posts insulting the military and the commander-in-chief.
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Burma
Tatmadaw says he collected funds for RCSS, SSPP; residents of village say he had no choice
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Rural Development Dept, Ministry of Energy to supply off-grid villages in 5 regions under National Electrification Project
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On This Day
On this day 160 years ago, King Mindon moved the royal capital from Amarapura to Mandalay.
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Burma
The man was arrested on Thursday afternoon while trying to renew his visa in Yangon.
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Burma
Farmer dies while working in his field in Namtu Township; many rice fields in the area are idle this growing season as villagers fear the explosive devices.
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Burma
The Sri Lankan man entered Myanmar in January 2018 and has not been recorded leaving the country since.
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