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    Lead Story News Rakhine

    Rakhine crisis a ‘challenge to national sovereignty and dignity,’ says NLD

    The National League for Democracy addressed the crisis in Rakhine State in a statement marking Independence Day on Thursday, with the party describing the situation in the country’s west as a “challenge to national sovereignty and dignity.”

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Burma’s president calls for a ‘suitable constitution’

    In his Independence Day speech, Htin Kyaw called for reform of a military-drafted constitution and for justice for all recognised minorities under a federal system, but made no mention of the Rohingya.

    Lead Story Military News

    Independence Day call to ‘turn the page’ from military legacy

    Burma’s National League for Democracy party seized the occasion of the country’s 68th Independence Day on Monday to demand the continuation of a shift away from military rule.

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    Arts Lead Story News Suu Kyi

    Aung San sculpture to be unveiled

    An NLD-commissioned sculpture of the independence leader Gen. Aung San by artist Aung Kyaw Tun will go on display this month.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Ethnic leaders granted 5 minutes each with president

    Ethnic spokesman Hkun Okker said the 12 armed-group delegations were granted about five minutes each to speak directly to the president.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    Suu Kyi calls for NLD to ‘grow wiser’

    Suu Kyi also emphasised the importance of restoring positive values and attitudes that have been lost in order to prevent the country’s demise.

    Lead Story Military News Peace Process

    President to host ethnic leaders for Independence Day talks

    Leaders of the ethnic armed groups are expected to have a private meeting with Thein Sein and Commander-in-Chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing while in Naypyidaw for the Independence Day parade.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Suu Kyi calls on govt, military to help amend constitution

    In a speech to mark Burmese Independence Day, Aung San Suu Kyi stressed that both the government and the military should play important roles in amending the constitution and urged them to cooperate in the process.

    93-year-old independence fighter forced to beg to survive video

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    93-year-old independence fighter forced to beg to survive

    Ninety-three-year-old Thakin Hla Kyaing, who fought for Burma’s independence in the 1930s, has been forced to beg to survive.

    News Politics

    Burma ‘not yet independent’: 1948 veterans

    Veteran politicians who campaigned alongside General Aung San in the quest for freedom from British rule urge ‘full independence’

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