The chair of the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party has said the party will renew efforts to unify Burma’s two most prominent ethnic Shan political parties, the other being the regionally…
Month: October 2017
UN appoints interim replacement for contentious outgoing resident coordinator
The United Nations has appointed Norwegian Knut Ostby to serve as interim UN resident coordinator in Burma, replacing Renata Lok-Dessallien and serving in the role “until further notice,” according to…
NLD probing controversy over Mandalay interfaith event’s seating
Following criticism from nationalists, the NLD has launched an inquiry into controversy surrounding an interfaith prayer event in Mandalay Region, where Buddhist novices were pictured sitting on the floor while…
Gunpowder for balloon festival fireworks sets houses ablaze in Taunggyi
Gunpowder used to make fireworks, an integral part of Tazaungdaing full moon holiday celebrations in Shan State, ignited and set fire to five houses in the state capital Taunggyi on…
Mass rally in Yangon offers support to military
Thousands of people rally in front of Yangon’s City Hall in a show of support for the Tatmadaw, with participants waving national flags and military banners at a gathering with…
Burma corrects state media report on UN ‘agreement’ to help house refugees
A Burmese state-run newspaper has corrected a report that a UN settlement programme, UN-Habitat, had agreed to help build housing for people fleeing violence in Rakhine State, where an army…