Aung San Suu Kyi was disappointed by today’s quadripartite meeting between the Burmese government, parliament, military and political parties
Month: October 2014
Bullet Points: 31 October 2014
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KNU, DKBA 'support' Kawthoolei Armed Forces
KNU and DKBA members wrapped up a meeting on Thursday by releasing a joint statement announcing support for the formation of the Kawthoolei Armed Forces (KAF).
Activist to serve over 13 years behind bars
Kyauktada Township court became the twelfth to sentence Htin Kyaw in relation to a single protest he staged in May.
Thein Sein orders investigation into Par Gyi’s death
Thein Sein’s office has ordered the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission to conduct an investigation into the death of journalist Par Gyi.
WFP cuts aid to Meikhtila IDPs
WFP says it has cut its humanitarian aid to displaced persons in Meikhtila. BBC Burmese reports that it will further cut rice rations by 20 percent across the country.