The international community has again issued urgent pleas to the Burmese government to restore humanitarian access in Arakan State, where critical health and supply services were largely terminated in late…
Day: April 8, 2014
DVB reporter jailing prompts doubts over Burma’s press freedom
The US and British embassies speak out, as do other members of the international community, against the jailing of a DVB reporter and an apparent ongoing government policy of backsliding…
Min Aung Hlaing meets armed groups in Shan State
Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing traveled on Sunday to Shan State where he conducted meetings with representatives of multiple armed groups.
China needed for Burma’s reforms: Shwe Mann
Before his official visit to China on Tuesday, the Speaker of the Union Parliament, Shwe Mann, said China’s help and investment is essential for Burma’s reform process.
Win Tin 'speaking clearly' and 'working' as condition improves in hospital: NLD
National League of Democracy (NLD) statesman Win Tin is in an improved condition, despite being forced to remain in Rangoon General Hospital.
Funeral NGO calls for hearse licenses after arrests
Rangoon-based charity group Free Funeral Service Society urges government authorities to allow their hearses to be registered following the arrest of seven of their members in Pegu late last month.