The diplomatic missions of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to Myanmar, are organizing their annual Nordic Day Event on 14 February. The topic of this year’s Nordic Day is Mobilization…
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UN factfinding report calls for military prosecution, shuts down Facebook accounts
In one of the most strongly worded reports yet, the United Nations has called out the military’s actions in Arakan State as evidence of “genocidal intent”. Information collected by the…
Booze ban reinforced at sacred site
“Spirits are often poured into energy drink bottles, packed in cases, and then sneaked up the Mount Kyaiktiyo trail.”
Police commander ties end of Arakan crackdown to stolen guns’ return
The commander of the Border Police Force in Arakan State’s Maungdaw township has told local Rohingya communities to cooperate with authorities to help recover a cache of firearms stolen by…
DKBA’s 'General Moustache' dies of cancer
One of Burma’s most recognisable ethnic rebel leaders has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Burma’s World Cup dreams shattered by Ukraine
Although Burma still have a mathematical chance of going through in third place, coach Gerd Zeise wasn’t hopeful after the team’s 6-0 thrashing by Ukraine.