Vehicle carrying six policemen and two civilians from the Taping dam site in Bhamo hit by an RPG, killing everyone inside
Day: August 3, 2011
Prison threat for Facebook ‘defamers’
Facebook users who post ‘defamatory’ comments about individuals and companies risk five-year jail term, domestic news warns
Shan minister first of Burma govt to resign
Departure of regional minister for planning, less than 3 weeks before parliament reconvenes, put down to personal problems
Burma due for ASEAN assembly recognition
Wing of the 10-member regional bloc to accept Burma into its fold following years of nominal ‘special observer’ status