Story Archive
2013-05-31
The central government says it will investigate the regional law limiting children for Muslim Rohingyas.
2013-05-30
The pact represents a step towards ending the country’s last major ethnic civil war.
2013-05-30
A judge rules Htin Kyaw and his friends don't need to pay the bail fee.
2013-05-30
Nuon Chea apologizes to victims’ families at a UN-backed court.
2013-05-29
Clashes between Buddhists and Muslims rage for a second day in Lashio.
2013-05-29
Women challenge a governor to keep his pledge to promptly resolve their disputes.
2013-05-28
Mam Sonando says the authorities should adopt reforms or face poll manipulation charges.
2013-05-28
The talks are the first held inside the country since fighting resumed nearly two years ago.
2013-05-28
Shan state becomes the latest region to suffer violence between Buddhists and Muslims.
2013-05-27
The Myanmar opposition leader makes rare public comments defending the rights of the Muslim group.
2013-05-24
The farmers were planting crops after authorities refused them permission.
2013-05-24
His son had recently been promoted within the Cambodia National Rescue Party.
2013-05-23
Authorities say unchecked population growth fueled communal violence last year.
2013-05-22
The legislator says it is time for Washington to reward the country’s sweeping reforms.
2013-05-22
A UN rights envoy is accused of 'ignoring' earlier responses to international concerns.
2013-05-21
The defendants are spared the death penalty over the killing of Thawbita.
2013-05-21
Prince Sisowath Thomico says the ruling party wants to destroy his political career.
2013-05-20
His trip is the first by a leader of Myanmar to Washington in nearly half a century.
2013-05-20
Supporters take to the streets of Phnom Penh in a second major rally.
2013-05-17
Nay Myo Zin, who was re-incarcerated in a test case for political prisoners, goes free.
2013-05-17
Among those relocated were tens of thousands of displaced Muslim Rohingyas.
2013-05-16
The fizzled storm spares Rohingyas living in camps on Myanmar’s coast.
2013-05-16
Officials pledge an investigation and nationwide inspections of garment plants.
2013-05-15
Some Rohingyas are more afraid of moving than they are of the storm.
2013-05-15
The visit to Washington would be the first by a Burmese leader in half a century.
2013-05-14
The party still demands Sam Rainsy be allowed to contest despite dropping him from their list.
2013-05-14
A rights group says tens of thousands are at risk in Rakhine state.
2013-05-14
The Burma reform group raises concerns about political prisoners and investment projects.
2013-05-13
Five out of eight parties are approved to field candidates in July polls.
2013-05-10
The Burmese opposition leader is mum on her potential presidency bid.