Story Archive
2016-07-29
Eyewitnesses describe a man in a blue shirt who walked calmly away from the crime scene until he was apprehended by police.
2016-07-29
They say the Panglong Conference offers the only way to attain peace in the country.
2016-07-29
A defense lawyer says the court’s decision to fine the politician is not appropriate.
2016-07-28
They will discuss the inclusion of appropriate representatives from their organizations in the upcoming Panglong Peace Conference.
2016-07-28
The CNRP leader, who has been living abroad since he was stripped of his legislative immunity, dismisses the verdict as "politics and corruption."
2016-07-27
Border Police in Rakhine state are charged for possession of nearly 300,000 methamphetamine tablets worth U.S. $480 million.
2016-07-27
A pair of witnesses have become refugees and some members of the government critic's funeral committee have left or gone into hiding.
2016-07-27
Leaders of 17 groups are discussing the layout of a constitution based on a democratic federal republic.
2016-07-26
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy says the death of the popular pundit follows an old script.
2016-07-26
The men were rescued from an Indonesian fishing vessel earlier this month.
2016-07-26
The military has filed a lawsuit against the farmers for continuing to plant on disputed acreage.
2016-07-25
Current arrest measures aren’t enough, because gang members who sell heroin and yaba tablets eventually reappear on the streets, one lawmaker says.
2016-07-24
Outpouring of sorrow and respect for slain government critic comes at a time of political tensions.
2016-07-22
The United Nationalities Alliance is working on the details of a united platform among its members.
2016-07-21
Following a rare admission that the army killed five villagers in Shan state, Amnesty International urges national leaders to ensure victims of military abuses receive justice.
2016-07-20
The rights group says emissions from the factory are endangering the health of village residents.
2016-07-20
U.S. diplomat sees bias in recent arrests of political figures and civil society officials.
2016-07-19
The move comes amid a U.S. diplomat's visit and a decision by Kem Ley murder witnesses to seek asylum.
2016-07-19
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends a ceremony in Yangon honoring Aung San Suu Kyi’s father, General Aung San.
2016-07-18
The nonsignatories of a nationwide cease-fire agreement say a political framework is necessary for the conference to be a success.
2016-07-18
They are collecting signatures from people in the country’s main jade-producing areas to halt extractions and stop illegal exports.
2016-07-18
On the opposition party's fourth anniversary, its leaders vow to stay the course even it it is personally dangerous.
2016-07-16
Admirers praise Kem Ley's courage in tackling corruption and sensitive social issues in his authoritarian country.
2016-07-15
Legislators are calling on the central government to prevent further tensions between rebel groups and the national army.
2016-07-14
Action comes as the government rejects calls for an independent investigation into the death of a popular government critic.
2016-07-13
Oueth Ang faces life in prison if he is convicted of killing Kem Ley.
2016-07-13
Ultranationalist Ma Ba Tha frequently lashes out against the country’s Muslim minority.
2016-07-12
Opposition lawmakers and other government critics say they won’t be cowed by brutal slaying.
2016-07-11
Local monks and his family identify man accused in the killing of Kem Ley, but wonder about the motive.
2016-07-11
The men range in age from 13 to 34 and are from southern Myanmar’s Mon and Tanintharyi region and from western Rakhine state.
