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Marking two years in power, Suu Kyi urges nation to stay united amid ‘challenges’
Burma’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi called on Sunday for her people to remain united, saying the Southeast Asian country faces “challenges” at home and abroad, as she marked two years since her party swept to power in a historic vote.
Ex-child soldier trial gets underway in Rangoon
Aung Ko Htwe told Radio Free Asia he deserted his post in Shan State alongside some fellow servicemen in 2007.
State counsellor touts peace efforts in visit to Burma heartland
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi told villagers at the heart of the country on Monday that talks with ethnic rebels must be a priority, after putting peace negotiations ahead of economic reforms in her first months in power.
Burmese military warns of imminent ‘terrorist attack’ in Lashio
Ethnic rebels refute allegations, and say the Burmese military is “spreading lies”. KIA spokesman says the campaign is a veiled threat against the local population.
Burmese journalists to rally for press freedom
More than 100 reporters in Burma are preparing to protest against laws seen as curbing free speech.
China army drills on Burma border amid tensions
China’s military carried out drills along the border with Burma on Tuesday, in a show of force to highlight its resolve to protect its people, state news agency Xinhua said, following clashes between Burmese security forces and ethnic rebels.
