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    Fourth estate to be censor-free by June

    The Burmese government’s Press Scrutiny and Registration Division announced last week that the government would not longer be censoring literary works

    News Politics

    Suu Kyi calls on army in TV address

    NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi reached out to the military in her partially censored speech that will air on Burmese state television today

    News Politics

    Attempt to ban Suu Kyi from polls rejected

    Election body dismisses attempt by candidate running in same constituency as Suu Kyi to ban her from April by-election

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    Shan army calls for end to state abuse

    Ceasefire agreed recently will be ‘meaningless’ unless Burmese troops bring to an end ingrained abusive practices against civilians

    Business News

    Thai energy workers strike in Tavoy

    Employees of PTT complain of low salaries and poor working conditions as strike threatens to bring further controversy to lucrative venture

    Business News

    Budget revamp targets health, military

    Education and health sectors could see dramatic increase in spending but additional money also proposed for Burma’s military

    Health News

    Govt upping health spending 0.7 percent

    Spending on health sector to rise to two percent of annual budget, doing little to shift Burma’s low global healthcare ranking

    News Politics

    Parliament to decide on protest bill

    Home Affairs Minister submits bill that MPs claim will enshrine into law tight restrictions regarding the right to protest in Burma

    News Politics

    Burma ‘not ready for unions’: minister

    Information Minister Kyaw Hsan reminds MPs of the alleged murky role played by unions during Burma’s brief spell of democracy after 1948

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    Exiled comedians return home

    Four exiled comedians from troupe founded by imprisoned comedian Zarganar return home from exile after four years in northern Thailand

    News Politics

    RNDP allege ‘conspiracy’ after MP’s dismissal

    Arakan party complains of ‘conspiracy’ after election commission, chaired by former USDP member dismisses MP for ‘defamation’

    Media News

    Suu Kyi interview lands magazine in trouble

    Local magazine punished for running interview with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, her first in the domestic press

    News Politics

    Political laws could equal lifetime ban

    Parliament rejects petition by NDF MP to exclude a stipulation that would bar many convicted of political charges from taking part in electoral politics

    News Politics

    Controversy over parliament vote change

    Switch from anonymous computerised system to open head-count in parliament concerns MPs who claim move may reinforce tribalism

    Media News Politics

    No political forum planned: advisor

    Govt advisor Dr Nay Zin Latt refutes claims that a political forum will take place in the capital soon following suggestions in the media that one was imminent

    Media News Politics

    Parliament rejects reform of emergency act

    Parliament rejects proposal to revoke the 1950 emergency act that gives sweeping powers to the military

    News Politics

    Prisons act reform proposal rejected by Home Minister

    Reform of Prisons Act proposal rejected as Home Minister claims ministry already drafting revision, no sign of promised parliamentary discussion on prisoner amnesty yet

    News Politics

    Advisor: govt to form rights committee

    Govt advisor claims that a committee to examine human rights is being created, with opposition sceptical over appointment of members

    News Politics

    Suu Kyi ‘encouraged’ by Quintana meet

    Daw Aung San Suu Kyi positive after first meeting with UN human rights envoy in Rangoon yesterday as Tomas Quintana raps up trip to the country

    News Politics

    Suu Kyi positive on co-operation with govt

    Aung San Suu Kyi tells NLD central executive committee she is positive on co-operation with govt after recent talks in Naypyidaw

    News Politics

    Parliament sits for second session

    Speaker of the house inaugurates second parliamentary session in Naypyidaw with new committees and a conciliatory tone

    Business News

    Parties to give input on economic reform

    All political parties invited to workshp in Naypyidaw to discuss ways in which to reform Burma’s struggling economy

    Business News

    US told of ‘tangible’ Burma progress

    National Democratic Force leader tells visiting foreign policy advisors that improvements are underway to Burma’s economy

    News Politics

    Suu Kyi tentative on Burma’s future

    Opposition icon cautions against ‘false hope’ as thousands turn out to greet her on first political trip outside of Rangoon since 2003

    Media News

    ‘Emotions’ get the better of Burma minister

    Information Minister Kyaw Hsan breaks down in tears during government’s first press conference, citing difficult questions

    Environment News

    Suu Kyi demands action on major dam

    Letter appeals to Burmese and Chinese governments, as well as UN, to reconsider construction of controversial Myitsone dam

    Media News

    Burma govt forms public relations team

    Unit tasked with disseminating news and shoring up perceptions of government led by Information Minister Kyaw Hsan

    Media News Politics

    Suu Kyi sues brother

    Aung San Suu Kyi files a lawsuit against estranged brother Aung San Oo for contempt of court for claiming victory on house dispute case that is yet to reach a verdict

    Business News

    Farmers unlawfully detained by UMEH

    Army officials from UMEH round up farmers, due to return agricultural loans, at a rice mill and lock them up in warehouses until they pay back the money

    News Politics

    NLD prepares for UN council appeal

    Opposition sees lack of legal chances in Burma as reason enough to take appeal over its dissolution to UN Human Rights Council

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