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February 13, 2009
| Salai Pi Pi
Burma's government in exile – the National Coalition Government of Union of Burma – today urged the ruling military junta to immediately begin a...
February 13, 2009
| Mungpi
Burma's main opposition party the National League for Democracy on Thursday launched a signature campaign reiterating its call for the release of all...
February 13, 2009
"Don't take independence together!", the British had warned ethnic Kachin leaders and this has come true today, the 62nd anniversary of the Union Day...
February 13, 2009
Leading Burmese student group in exile, the Students and Youth Congress of Burma, has appealed to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to release 34...
February 13, 2009
| Hseng Khio Fah
The Ethnic Nationalities Council (ENC) in exile released a statement marking the 62nd anniversary of the historic Panglong Agreement today that were...
February 11, 2009
| Than Htike Oo
The local authorities of Prome Township have banned the sale of poultry in the township after the death of some chickens due to the twisted neck...
February 11, 2009
| Mungpi
The United Nations Secretary-General yesterday refuted dubbing his special envoy Ibrahim Gambari's recent visit to Burma a failure, saying his envoy...
February 11, 2009
Mon people in Burma and across the world celebrated their National Day yesterday, in spite of censorship by government officials in Mon State. Mon...
February 11, 2009
The negative consequences of Mon State’s recent boom in rubber production are being thrown into relief as the rubber market stagnates. Mon State’s...
February 11, 2009
| Zaw Gyi
Burmese workers are worried about their security as Malaysian authorities have arrested 50 Burmese workers at Mewah Perat, in Butterworth state in...
February 11, 2009
| Hseng Khio Fah
Hundreds of Shan migrant workers in Chiangmai have been arrested after Thai authorities conducted an immigration raid since yesterday in buildings...
February 11, 2009
The first confirmed armed clash took place some time last week between the Burmese Army (BA) and the United Wa State Army (UWSA) at Hopang township,...
February 11, 2009
For the first time, a Burmese News Agency in exile has been nominated for a prestigious press freedom award for its commitment and dedication on...
February 11, 2009
| Solomon
Burma's main opposition party the National League for Democracy on Tuesday urged the international community to provide humanitarian support and...
February 10, 2009
| Hseng Khio Fah
Hundreds of Burmese soldiers are reported to have arrived along the border with the United Wa State Army (UWSA)-held territory following several...