Story Archive
2016-04-08
President Htin Kyaw is making plans to release political prisoners for the Myanmar New Year.
2016-04-07
Suth Dina is accused of enriching himself to the tune of U.S. $3 million while serving as an ambassador in Seoul.
2016-04-07
Demonstrators in Yangon demand that the new government grant detainees amnesty before the Thingyan New Year celebrations begin.
2016-04-06
The association of regional lawmakers says Cambodian deputies ignored recommendations from trade unions and rights groups when considering the legislation.
2016-04-05
Suth Dina, envoy to Seoul, was an opponent and critic of ruler Hun Sen before joining the ruling party in 2009.
2016-04-05
The official meeting comes the same day as parliament’s lower house passes a bill making her state counselor.
2016-04-04
Union official injured in protest as National Assembly considers controversial measure that takes aim at organized labor's power.
2016-04-04
The lower house deputies believe the position carved out for Aung San Suu Kyi is unconstitutional.
2016-04-01
Military lawmakers oppose the measure, which still has to be approved by lower house deputies.
2016-03-31
Villagers and government soldiers have been wounded during the fresh hostilities.
2016-03-31
Rhona Smith says judicial proceedings against and physical beatings of opposition party members are troubling.
2016-03-30
After 19 years, victims and relatives still want answers for the deadly violence that erupted during pro-democracy protest on Phnom Penh.
2016-03-30
Htin Kyaw sets out to fulfill his party’s goals of forging peace, national reconciliation and a democratic constitution.
2016-03-29
But officials are maintaining travel restrictions because of ongoing tension between ethnic Rakhine Buddhists and Muslim Rohingya.
2016-03-28
The chairwoman of the National League for Democracy urged her party's parliamentarians to work according to the wishes of the Myanmar people.
2016-03-24
Cambodian National Rescue Party officials held at the Prey Sar Prison will have to wait on a better political environment before they will be released.
2016-03-24
The reported choice for the finance portfolio, however, faces questions about a phony doctorate degree.
2016-03-23
Five hundred people have marched through Sittwe in Rakhine state, calling on the incoming national government to allow them to select a state leader.
2016-03-22
President-elect Htin Kyaw has submitted the pro-democracy lawmaker’s name on a list of cabinet post nominees.
2016-03-22
A villager wins the case for the family farm in court, but still comes out on the losing end on the ground.
2016-03-21
President-elect Htin Kway says he will redirect the funds to health care, education and rural development.
2016-03-18
Activists and politicians say the Myitsone Dam will be one of the biggest challenges for the incoming National League for Democracy government.
2016-03-18
Cambodian prime minister changes his national leadership team as elections loom.
2016-03-17
The plan will reduce the current number of ministries to 21 from 36 and set up a new one for ethnic affairs.
2016-03-16
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing says the armed forces will cooperate with president-elect Htin Kyaw to achieve national peace and unity.
2016-03-15
Migrant advocate: Witnesses need more protection.
2016-03-15
Yanghee Lee’s report notes that rights violations during civil wars and discrimination against the Rohingya ethnic minority group are among the issues the new administration must address.
2016-03-15
But critics say they are calling for better governance in the loan industry.
2016-03-15
In a historic vote, the NLD party's candidate beats a military-backed choice for the top post.
2016-03-11
Retired Lieutenant General Myint Swe could pose a challenge for the new government under the National League for Democracy.
