Crime Environment Lead Story News
The World Wildlife Fund says it welcomes the Burmese government’s plan to shut down one of the world’s most notorious markets for endangered species.
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Burmese president discusses ceasefire and development issues with Wa, Mong La and Shan State Army North leaders in Naypyidaw.
Analysis Contributor Lead Story News
Burma’s recent reforms have created an atmosphere of journalistic possibilities, but many foreign journalists fail to capitalise on access to areas previously restricted to engage in more extensive coverage of ethnic politics.
Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Representatives of the Shan State Army-South meet with a Burmese government delegation in Chiang Mai where they discuss the draft framework for a nationwide ceasefire that has already been approved by 16 other ethnic armed groups.
