Burma has a new civilian government, but the military remains a powerful player in the country’s politics. Our panelists discuss how and when this can be expected to change.
Month: July 2016
Ethnic leaders agree on 8 principles for a federal Burma
The eight principles are: sovereignty; equality; self-determination; establishment of a genuine federal union; protection of ethnic rights, democratic rights and basic human rights; gender equality; a multi-party democratic system; and…
Muslims excluded from ethnic youth conference
Two Muslim youths say they weren’t permitted to take part in an ethnic youth conference in Panlong, Shan State, because they didn’t represent any of Burma’s ethnic groups.
Rangoon has highest rate of dengue fever in Burma
Four persons have died and more than 600 cases of dengue haemorrhagic fever reported so far this year in Rangoon Division.
Flooding leaves Sagaing villagers short of drinking water
Villagers in Sagaing Division are finding it more difficult to find safe drinking water amid flooding along the Chindwin River.
India turns to Burma, Africa for pulse imports
India is looking to import pulses from Burma and African nations to counter a domestic shortfall of 7.6 million tonnes.