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Day: October 21, 2014
Burma govt tables liaison body proposal to SSA-N
The UPWC has suggested setting up a joint liaison body with the SSA-N to prevent further hostilities in Shan State in the wake of renewed clashes between the Shan armed…
Karen rebels meet to discuss merger proposal
KNU and DKBA leaders hold a meeting to discuss a reunification plan for Karen armed groups.
Burma to form counter-terrorism unit
The Burmese government plans to set up a national counter-terrorism body in the near future to protect the country from extremist groups, according to a senior police official.
Birth registration project launched in Magwe, Mon, Chin
The pilot scheme will target non-registered children in Magwe, Moulmein and Hakha, and is part of a long-term goal to issue birth certificates to every child in Burma.
DVB Debate: Can federalism be the solution?
On this episode of DVB Debate, a panel of ethnic leaders and political analysts discuss the future of federalism in Burma.