US “concerned” about Shan conflict
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
The scale of Myanmar’s parliament has shocked some of the provincial MPs. Source: Wikimedia Aung San Suu Kyi's party has nominated Shwe Mann, one of...
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
Myanmar's President Thein Sein has presided over considerable reforms. Source: Wikimedia Myanmar's outgoing president, Thein Sein, called for unity among political parties in the national...
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
The Thai police have a poor reputation domestically and internationally. Source: Wikipedia The sister of murdered backpacker Hannah Witheridge has described Thailand as a “dangerous...
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