Story Archive
2015-03-31
She cites concerns it will operate under the influence of the country’s ruling party.
2015-03-31
President Thein Sein says the final agreement could be signed in April.
2015-03-30
Negotiations have also paved the way for peace talks in the conflict-torn Kokang region of Shan state, he says.
2015-03-27
Police arrest eight more students in protests in Yangon and Myin Chan.
2015-03-27
They say the military is spreading rumors to undermine the group’s support in China.
2015-03-26
Government hopes Tuol Sleng memorial can educate Cambodians and memorialize victims, but some survivors prefer compensation.
2015-03-25
However, five other suspects remain on the run.
2015-03-25
Moratorium is set to allow impact studies, but restrictions have been widely flouted in the past.
2015-03-25
The hearing was held as six lawmakers joined the education reform debate in the upper house of parliament.
2015-03-25
Refugees in China face growing hunger as food supplies run low, but say going home to Myanmar is too dangerous.
2015-03-24
Unlicensed health care had been filling the gap in rural areas before a ban was reinforced.
2015-03-24
Talks proceed as authorities release 20 people arrested during March 10 protest against the law.
2015-03-24
The drive has been largely unsuccessful, as former soldiers are unwilling to risk their lives, a middleman says.
2015-03-23
A rights group says ‘hidden hands’ are behind recent communal violence in the country.
2015-03-23
Disease is rife in refugee camps in China amid a widespread shortage of clean drinking water.
