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Hkalam Samson, chairman of the Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC), (Right). Screenshot: White House Video
September 10, 2019
It is indeed a welcome move from the part of military or Tatmadaw to withdraw its lawsuit on Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC) Chairman Reverend Hkalam...
September 5, 2019
The armed conflicts between the Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army (AA) that started in early December 2018 in Arakan State have been escalating. They...
Representatives of National Reconciliation and Peace Centre (NRPC) and representatives of the four groups KIO, PSLF, MNTJP and ULA met at Shan State Kengtung Town Amazing Kentong Resort
September 3, 2019
The much awaited meeting between government’s National Reconciliation and Peace Center (NRPC) and National Alliance – Burma (NA-B) took place on...
A tribal baby is carried in a basket as her parents head to pick up their rice and yuan payment after labouring in the fields, in north-eastern Myanmar. Photo: EPA
September 2, 2019
After years of discussion and debate, Myanmar has finally enacted a law to protect the rights of children. Consistent with the United Nations...
Photo credit : Karenni State Farmer Union ; Facebook page
August 29, 2019
On August 20, a 45-page “Federal land administration still a long way in the country’s land reform sector report” was released by Kayah Human Rights...
August 21, 2019
Three hundred and forty seven out of 1421 schools in Chin State were located in Paletwa Township whose occupied vast majority of schools in Chin...
68th Karen Martyrs’ Day Bri 5 | facebook : Wild Bird
August 15, 2019
Amid official warning from the authorities not to use the term “martyr” in Ayeyarwady and Yangon, on the occasion of honouring the Karen fallen...
Former MP Hla Swe insults Prophet Muhammad as terrorist bomber – Myanmar Muslim Media
August 13, 2019
On 3 August, in front of the Yangon City Hall, former lieutenant colonel Hla Swe sporting camouflage fatigues, complete with matching military beret...
Photo Opportunity: The Secretary-General with H.E. General Thein Sein, Prime Minister Myanmar
August 1, 2019
From 1962 up to 2011, Burma or Myanmar was a pariah state in every sense of the word. But this perception has drastically changed ever since...
July 26, 2019
National reconciliation & constitutional rights on self-determination A constitutional right is the sole foundation of peace-building in Burma...
July 25, 2019
Introduction Peace is a desire of each individual in Myanmar (Burma) and beyond, as a new trend of liberal democracy and economic development has...
Thousands gather in downtown Yangon on Wednesday morning to show their support for the Charter Amendment Committee’s report. / Aung Kyaw Htet / The Irrawaddy
July 23, 2019
Following the July 15, 45-member constitutional reform committee submission to the Union Parliament, in a report which includes over 3,700...