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Day: August 8, 2016
Burma marks anniversary of 8888 uprising
Events were held in Rangoon and other parts of Burma today to mark the 28th anniversary of the 8888 uprising.
Deadly Naga ‘mystery disease’ diagnosed as measles
“After hearing news about the outbreak on 29 July, we authorised the testing of blood and urine samples of the patients. We now have the results – it is a…
Kyaukphyu farmers spurn compensation, say CNPC trying to trick them
Twenty-one local farmers spurn a compensation ceremony in Kyaukphyu, Arakan State, when they find that the event was being staged to conclude the matter without attempting to rectify damage to…
Gold miners flee clashes in Kachin State
Fighting between government troops and the KIA forces hundreds of people to flee gold-mining sites in Kachin State’s Kamaing Township.
Land grabs could pit NLD against military
The NLD government’s efforts to resolve thousands of land-grab disputes involving the military could put it on a collision course with Burma’s powerful generals.