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Nieces of self-immolating farmer charged with trespassing
Charges have been brought against two nieces of a farmer who died after setting himself alight in protest of military confiscation of his family's land.
Farmer dies after self-immolation land protest
Myint Aung, 63, doused himself in gasoline and self-immolated after being told that a residential project was planned for land seized two decades ago.
Karenni Army follows orders to exit Loikaw
Karenni Army troops have left the Karenni State capital after causing a stir by entering the town in defiance of a government ban.
India set to import 100,000 tonnes of rice from Burma
India, the largest rice exporter in the world, will import 100,000 tonnes of rice from Burma, which was once the largest exporter of the commodity.
Shan villagers call for withdrawal of Burmese troops
Hundreds of local residents have petitioned Burmese President Thein Sein to withdraw troops in Shan State, claiming that an increased military presence has led to staggering displacement and property damages.
Thai officials ponder repatriation of refugees
Friday is World Refugee Day and on the Thai-Burmese border some 120,000 people are living in refugee camps, but Thai military officials have indicated that the repatriation of refugees may not be a distant prospect.
