Burma’s army chief congratulates president-elect
Min Aung Hlaing wished Win Myint “great success in discharging his duties in bringing about national tranquility and development.”
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Foreign terrorist groups ‘most likely backing’ ARSA, says Min Aung Hlaing
“It is most likely that terrorist organisations based in other countries are backing the ARSA extremist Bengali terrorists,” he said.
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Bomb explodes at Buthidaung mosque
A police officer at the local Taung Bazar police station said the blast occurred inside a building that served both as a mosque and madrassa.
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NLD throws support behind chief minister in war of words against military
The party spokesman’s comments come a day after the Office of the Commander-in-Chief filed a complaint against Phyo Min Thein.
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86 bodies recovered in ongoing search for downed plane
The ill-fated, Chinese-manufactured Y-8-200F aircraft was en route to Rangoon from Myeik when it went missing last week.
NLD member sentenced to 6 months for insulting military chief
Myo Yan Naung Thein had called for Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing to resign following the attack on border guard posts in Maungdaw by militants.
Fake Facebook case: Yar Pyae walks free
Political activist Yar Pyae, who was yesterday sentenced to six months under the Telecommunications Act over a Facebook post, was this morning released from prison with the sentenced commuted for[…]
Man gets prison for Facebook insults
Hla Phone, who was accused of posting insulting images and comments on Facebook, was found guilty of violating Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.
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Burma’s army chief lectures Kofi Annan on Arakan history
Burma’s Commander-in-Chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing claims he pulled no punches when he met with Arakan Commission chairman Kofi Annan.
Military reshuffle sees Intelligence chief move up
Lt-Gen Mya Tun Oo is promoted to the joint chief of staff of the army, navy, and air force, the de-facto third most senior position and one seen as a stepping stone to becoming army chief.
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Turkish FM meets Rohingyas in Sittwe
Cavusoglu broke the Ramadan fast at sunset with local Muslims at a mosque in Aung Mingalar. Later, he spoke to members of the community.
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Army chief discusses peace, stability with Japan’s defence minister
Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani meets with Burma’s Commander-in-Chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing in the capital Naypyidaw.
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Army chief pledges to cooperate with Htin Kyaw
Min Aung Hlaing congratulated incoming president Htin Kyaw and pledged cooperation, after he was elected as the country’s ninth president.
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OPINION: The clever and contrary Burmese military
Love them or loathe them, the Burmese the military has run Burma for more than 50 years, far longer than most regimes last.
Power struggle looms ahead of presidential vote
A deepening rift has opened between Burma’s military and Suu Kyi, threatening the democracy leader’s prospects for forming a successful government.
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Burma to pick next president on 10 March
Parliamentarians will nominate three candidates for Burma’s presidency on 10 March, ending months of political horse-trading over the office of the country’s first democratically elected leader.
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Burma’s military chief maintains grip post-election
As he cements himself as the second most powerful figure in Burma post-election, Min Aung Hlaing has transformed himself from soldier into a politician.
Suu Kyi, army chief hold 3rd post-vote meeting
Aung San Suu Kyi met again with Myanmar’s powerful commander-in-chief on Wednesday, according to a Facebook post by his office, as talks over a protracted political transition drag on and amid reports that the military chief has secured a five-year extension.
Army chief set for 5 more years in charge: report
Burma’s powerful army chief Min Aung Hlaing and his deputy are slated to extend their terms for another five years, a local newspaper said on Saturday, as the military and democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi negotiates the terms of transition.
As Burma power brokers talk, could Suu Kyi emerge as president?
“They are trying to find a solution that doesn’t step on everyone’s red lines.”
Military run bureaucracy a challenge for NLD
Even as the NLD government takes office, the army keeps control of the civil service through the ubiquitous General Administration Department.
Suu Kyi meets army chief for power transfer talk
Burma’s democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi has held talks on the transfer of power with army chief Min Aung Hlaing, before a parliament dominated by lawmakers from her National League for Democracy (NLD) convenes for the first time next week.
Amnesty slams ‘outrageous’ jailing of online satirist
An online activist received a six month jail term, minus time already served, in a Friday sentencing at a Rangoon court. After an October arrest, Kachin man Patrick Kum Jaa[…]
Defence chief invites rebels to join Burma army
The commander-in-chief of Burma’s armed forces has invited the country’s ethnic rebel fighters to join his ranks.
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Social media a hallmark of historic election
The fast-increasing use of social media in Burma played a crucial role in the election campaign, with activists and politicians leveraging the medium.
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Suu Kyi settling into realpolitik
The National League for Democracy leader has sought to mollify ex-enemies in the Burmese military since officially stepping on to the political scene in 2012.
An open letter to Burma’s leaders
In the midst of optimism among the mainstream Burmese majority as well as the international cheerleaders of the ‘Myanmar Spring’, it is high time for our four leaders to snap out of the dark legacies of the past military rule.
US calls for inquiry into alleged military atrocities
The US on Thursday called for a credible, independent investigation by Burma’s government of reports of military atrocities in the country’s Shan State.
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Suu Kyi meets president, military chief
Burma’s president and military commander-in-chief met Suu Kyi today for talks billed as the first steps towards the transfer of power.
USDP member arrested for defamatory Suu Kyi social media post
A USDP member has been arrested for posting a defamatory image of Aung San Suu Kyi on social media during the election campaign period.
