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Cheated migrants paid out by Thai seafood factory
Burmese migrants working for a Thai seafood company will receive a share of a US$1.3 million payout after striking en masse.
Wa, Mong La armies call for peace in Shan State
Two of Burma’s largest ethnic armed forces have weighed in on neighbouring conflict in northern Shan State, issuing a statement calling for peace.
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First post-election meeting for Suu Kyi, US envoys
Aung San Suu Kyi met American diplomats on Monday as Burma transitions to a new government after her party’s sweeping election victory last November.
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Hpakent counts the human cost of jade mining
Clean up from the devastating landslide in Hpakent is underway. Rescue workers had recovered 113 bodies by Monday 5pm (local time).
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Video
Renewed fighting in Kachin State closes schools
Fresh fighting has broken out between government forces and rebel groups in Burma’s northern Kachin State. Many children have been unable to attend school.
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Cronies leave Burma ‘no longer resource rich in timber’
Burma is facing complete forest degradation unless it can clean up the crony economy.
2015 Elections Lead Story News
Minority voters optimistic after NLD landslide
Burma’s minority voters may find relief in the NLD’s election success.
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International praise for peaceful vote
The international community has heralded the historic elections in Burma as a victory for the people.
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Home-to-vote contingent hope to swing election
Over a hundred Burmese voters living in Singapore flew to Rangoon on Friday to cast their ballots before polls close over the weekend.
Riverbank erosion leaves families homeless
Families living on a roadside in Sagaing Division’s Kalewa Township after their riverbank houses were condemned say authorities have failed to provide them with alternative housing.
Beijing urges Burma to stabilise shared border
China’s Defence Minister has urged Burma to maintain stability on their common border as the country prepares for the historic 8 November elections.
Angelina Jolie urges Burmese to vote
UNHCR ambassador Angelina Jolie Pitt has urged the people of Burma to check voter lists and exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general election.
Lead Story Mandalay Division News Travel & Tourism
How 777 steps & monkey poop led me to enlightenment
Scaling Mount Popa: “Not only did I feel a few pounds lighter when I got to the top, I also felt enlightened,” says Samantha Hussey.
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Floods cause clean water shortages across Burma
Officials and aid workers warn that hundreds of communities face an acute shortage of clean water after floods contaminated ponds and wells.
4 killed in Tachileik flood as houses swept away
Four people were killed in a flash flood in eastern Shan State, where severe currents swept away local villagers and houses in the village of Kyaing Lat in Tachileik District.
The four, whose bodies were recovered on Wednesday, were as yet unnamed. Official sources said they were an older man, a mother and two children.
World leaders respond to Burma’s call for help
Burma took the unprecedented step of appealing for international aid on Tuesday, seeking assistance to provide medicine, food, clothing, hygiene kits and shelter for more than 210, 000 people affected by torrential flooding across the country.
VIDEO: Secretariat opening gives glimpse of history
Through the cracks and the keyholes, visitors peak into a room where 68 years ago Burma’s fate was written.
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VIDEO: Traffickers maintain Australian bribe claim
Six smugglers at the centre of a “pay and turn back” row between Indonesia and Australia were being questioned by Indonesian police on Tuesday.
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SEA Games: Burma strikes gold
Burma has captured seven golds, with victories in canoeing, judo, dragon boat racing, chinlone and wushu.
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Plucky Burmese bow out of World Cup
Burma goes down 5-1 to New Zealand, bringing the curtain down on its first ever World Cup qualification.
Lead Story News SEA Games Sport
SEA Games: Burma kicks off with victory over Indonesia
Playing ahead of the SEA games opening ceremony, the men’s Under-23 team turned out in red for a convincing win over Indonesia 4-2 at Jalan Besar Stadium.
Ethnic issues Kokang Lead Story News
Stalemate as MNDAA and government fighting continues
Violence between ethnic armies and government forces has reached an impasse with the KIA and MNDAA both reporting more violence.
Human Rights Lead Story News Religion
Htin Lin Oo sentenced to two years with labour
The former NLD member has been convicted for defaming religion after criticising the nationalist policies of the Ma-Ba-Tha in October last year.
Nieces of self-immolating farmer charged with trespassing
Charges have been brought against two nieces of a farmer who died after setting himself alight in protest of military confiscation of his family’s land.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
RCSS/SSA pledges support for nationwide ceasefire
The agreement comes as reports of villagers fleeing the RCSS/SSA’s new round of recruitments emerge.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Ruling party to announce election candidates
The USDP said it would announce its list of candidates for the upcoming general election within two weeks, which may include former military officials.
Human Trafficking Lead Story News Refugees
Owner of trafficking boat arrested in Rangoon
The Thai national was arrested in Laydauntkan Ward, Mingaladon Township on 29 May.
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Rescues first priority for US as migrant summit begins
The United States said on Friday that thousands of migrants adrift in Southeast Asian seas needed urgent rescue, as countries gathered in Bangkok to discuss the regional crisis.
DVB Bulletin: 14 May 2015
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