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Myanmar’s 22 large, powerful rebel armies present a considerable challenge to the new government. Source: Wikimedia The US embassy in Myanmar has said it is...
Thousands flee Shan rebel conflict
Many people are unaware of the scale of Myanmar’s rebel armies. Source: Wikimedia More than 3,000 villagers have fled their homes in war-torn northern Myanmar...
Suu Kyi said to be angling for presidency
Suu Kyi appears to be in negotiations to take the presidency. Source: Wikimedia Myanmar will not find out who its next president will be until...
Suu Kyi appoints junta strongman to key post
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NLD MPs take their seats
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NLD MPs face daunting challenge
Female labourers paint parliamentary block paving in Nay Pyi Taw ahead of the start of the new session. Photo: Asean Economist Hundreds of new MPs...
Thein Sein calls for unity
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Suu Kyi meets military chief to discuss handover
Aung San Suu Kyi is aware that she must keep the military on side. Source: Wikimedia The leader of Myanmar’s National League for Democracy Aung...
Ex-monk who led uprising detained in Myanmar
Yangon on October 5, 2007. Source: Wikimedia A former monk who led the 2007 street protests in Myanmar, misleadingly known as the Saffron Revolution, has appeared...
Sister of murdered backpacker slams Thai police
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