Watch today’s top stories with Angus Watson
Day: October 7, 2015

President or not, I will lead govt, says Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi has confirmed her intention to lead the government should the NLD assume power after the general election, despite being barred from the presidency.
ELECTION 2015: NLD hit Myaungmya
Thousands turned out, many on motorbikes and tractor carts, in this delta town, where almost every household subsists on rice cultivation and fishing.

Depression plagues dam-displaced locals
A new report by an NGO and two local partners attempts to quantify the damage wrought by the eviction of thousands of villagers in southern Shan state.

Burma army resume attacks on Shan positions
Following a decision not to sign the NCA, the Shan State Army-South says government forces have reinforced troop strength in Kyethi and launched an assault.

Human traffickers arrested in Burmese-Thai operation
A notorious human trafficking ring was busted in Thailand following reports of murder, rape and extortion of vulnerable Burmese migrant workers.