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September 24, 2014
The ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party is planning to survey voters as part of its preparations for the general election due to be held in...
September 24, 2014
To mark the International Day of Peace, Karen News spoke to members of the Karen community about the importance of peace.
September 23, 2014
The search for two mountaineers missing since they climbed Myanmar's highest peak more than three weeks ago will continue until September 27, the...
September 23, 2014
There could be no place for unelected military appointees in a parliament chosen by proportional representation, a leading member of the 88...
September 23, 2014
The oil and gas sector comprised US$670 million (about K670 billion), or nearly a third, of foreign investment totalling $2.443 billion approved in...
September 23, 2014
People across Myanmar recognised International Peace Day on September 21, including President U Thein Sein who mentioned the slogan of the day, ‘The...
September 22, 2014
As a preparation for next 2015 election, Kayan New Generation Youth (KNGY) has been holding training on election knowledge in public inside Kayan...
September 22, 2014
The search for the Great Dhammazedi Bell will continue until it is found, says U San Linn and Min Myo Tin Lwin, Amyotha Hlutawrepresentatives from...
September 22, 2014
The number of trafficked individuals from Arakan is slowly increasing and this year the toll has reached 22.
September 22, 2014
“We are ready to open our party offices in Mindat and Kanpalet town and have selected five people as committee members, but we cannot say when the...
September 22, 2014
On September 27th, the Upper Chindwin Youth Network (Youth Network) will stage a demonstration calling for a 24-hour supply of electricity in the...
September 22, 2014
An order from the Burma Army banning Karen armed groups from wearing uniforms and carrying weapons has received a negative response from the militant...
September 22, 2014
Police in Kawkareik Town, Karen State have arrested three people on suspicions of drug dealing. The suspects, one man and two women, were arrested...
September 22, 2014
Fighting broke out in Karen State’s Brigade 5 area between Karen National Liberation Army forces and the Burma Army. The fighting took place on...
September 22, 2014
Nine policemen were injured as they tried to free officials held hostage by dozens of angry workers demanding wages and compensation after their...

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