The Chinese military has sent armed helicopters equipped with air-to-air missiles to Burma’s largest ethnic rebel group the United Wa State Army
Month: April 2013
Ko Ko Gyi at press conference
At a press conference on Monday, Arakan Commission member Ko Ko Gyi said the situation in Arakan state needs time.
Commission calls for troops to be doubled in Arakan state
A government-backed commission has recommended doubling armed troops in Arakan state to enforce security and segregation between Rohingya Muslims and Buddhists
Ethnic news groups discuss future role in evolving media landscape
Media outlets and civil society groups discussed how to promote ethnic news organisations as the country’s media landscape continues to rapidly change
Zaw Zaw's Singapore takeover bid hits a snag
Burmese tycoon Zaw Zaw’s attempt to take over a listed Singaporean company has been blocked by stock market regulators citing concerns about his continued presence on the US government’s Burma…