The Union Election Commission met with more than 60 political parties in Rangoon on Thursday to discuss recently announced electoral regulations.
Day: May 16, 2014
Leading political activist shows his artistic side
Art lovers in Rangoon were treated to a solo exhibition by leading political activist Min Ko Naing on Wednesday
ECC, INGOs inspect Kaman Muslim IDP camps
The Emergency Coordination Centre, headed by Deputy Minister of Border Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Maung Ohn, has paid a visit to a displacement camp in Myebon Township near Sittwe, accompanied by…
Battle lines drawn on Interfaith Marriage proposal
Opposition to Burma’s proposed Interfaith Marriage Act continues to grow as the legislation moves closer to parliament.
DVB Debate: The power of celebrity
As the media industry enjoys newfound freedom following the lifting of censorship, Burmese celebrities have more opportunities to engage with topical issues and voice their opinions to their fans. DVB…
Former British PM accused of secret ‘advisory role’ in Burma
Lobby group Burma Campaign UK has accused former British Prime Minister Tony Blair of playing a secretive “advisory role” to Burmese President Thein Sein