Story Archive
2018-12-31
China is acting out of self-interest in the name of the country’s Belt and Road Initiative, one party chairman says.
2018-12-28
The move comes after the armed forces said it will take legal action against news outlets that fail to confirm information.
2018-12-28
They say that chemical waste from the operations has polluted water resources, killed livestock, and damaged farmland.
2018-12-27
They say government soldiers are questioning residents accused of supporting the rebel Arakan Army.
2018-12-27
Fruit farmers and seafood exporters say they have lost significant amounts of money because of the closure.
2018-12-26
The armed forces will also relinquish control of the General Administration Department, the country’s ‘administrative backbone.’
2018-12-21
Unilateral move by the army wins guarded welcome in the country's north and northeast regions, but does not cover Rakhine state, where fighting still rages.
2018-12-20
Ethnic Rakhine locals believe that Rohingya Muslims are carrying out attacks on individuals.
2018-12-20
A political party representing Kamans, a Muslim ethnic minority, complained of widespread errors.
2018-12-19
The social media giant cites misrepresentation as the reason for the take-downs.
2018-12-14
Travelers stranded as trucks overloaded with rare earth mineral ore send bridge tumbling into a river.
2018-12-14
Fighting drives 330 civilians from two villages in Ponnagyun township.
2018-12-13
Authorities detain 13 of 50 demonstrators who want central government authorities to intervene in a labor dispute.
2018-12-13
They want to address an inquiry commission appointed by the state from the relative safety of Bangladesh.
2018-12-12
Housing complex on Bhashan Char awaits opening ceremony to be led by PM Sheikh Hasina.
2018-12-12
Traffickers prey on vulnerable women from Shan state and other conflict-torn areas bordering China.
2018-12-11
Thousands march through the streets of Myitkyina calling for the release of Lum Zawng, Nang Pu, and Zau Jat.
2018-12-10
Win Myint says the country is trying to create awareness of human rights during its transition to democracy.
2018-12-07
Government spokesman says program to repatriate Rohingya from Bangladesh still on track.
2018-12-07
Three youth activists joined a demonstration in April demanding help for thousands of people trapped in Kachin state war zone.
2018-12-07
Fresh fighting between the Arakan Army and national military displaces an estimated 2,000 villagers.
2018-12-06
Pe Myint’s comments draw rebuke from media advocates.
2018-12-04
They maintain that the article on government spending was factually correct.
2018-12-04
It says compelling evidence indicates that authorities have intentionally sought to destroy the Muslim minority group.
2018-12-04
The 20 young males aboard the wooden boat had sailed from Myanmar, Indonesian officials say.
2018-12-03
Groups battling each other over territorial access are creating an obstacle to peace.
2018-12-03
The latest group were picked up after they ran out of fuel, food, and water.
2018-11-30
Man suspected of human trafficking arrested, official says, as authorities monitor sea routes.
2018-11-30
The nearly 100 Muslims had sought the help of traffickers to flee to Malaysia, seeking a better life.
2018-11-28
More than 100 people are detained for not renewing their weekly work permits.
