Ethnic Wa’s demand to establish an autonomous state in Myanmar can cause confusion, political analysts say.- Kachin Consultative Assembly repeats its calls for full autonomy
- International community should deal with Myanmar after weighing its reforms: Min Ko Naing says
- Japanese PM to make first visit to Myanmar since 1988 military coup
- Thein Sein wraps up landmark US visit
- Judicial power must be free from executive interference
- China objects to participation of US, UK in peace talk
- Kayin Unity and Peace Council to act as mediator in negotiation among Kayin’s armed groups
- Monopolistic state-run newspapers' new moves create competitive market with private newspapers
- China should discuss Myitsone issue only with president: Suu Kyi
- Thein Sein warns against those opposing reform
Maungdaw authorities restrict Bengalis' polygamy, birth rates
Authorities in Rakhine State's Maungdaw district have given a regional order restricting polygamous marriages among the Bengali people as a way to curb their birth rate, an official from the district's Immigration and Manpower department said yesterday.
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 May 2013 22:46
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KNU vows to seek genuine federalism
The Karen National Union (KNU) will seek out genuine federalism without retrospection although so far only a ceasefire agreement has been reached between the government and the KNU, a central committee member of the KNU headquarters Saw Hla Tun said on May 14.
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Gov't peace group planning to meet with KIO in early June
The government's union level peace working committee is planning to meet officials of Kachin Independence Organization/Kachin Independence Army earlier next month in Myitkyina, Kachin State, committee vice-chairman says.
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 May 2013 22:10
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KIO poised to hold peace dialogue with UPC, says Kachin Chief Minister
The Kachin Independence Organization (KIA) is poised to hold peace talk with the Union Peacemaking Committee (UPC), Chief Minister La John Ngan Sai of Kachin State told Eleven Media.
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 May 2013 22:15
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