New Tanintharyi Chief Minister promises to tackle concerns
U Myint Maung, the new Tanintharyi Region chief minister, has said he will make power shortages and land concerns a priority during his tenure, according to a report in The Irrawaddy. Myint Maung was announced as the southern region’s new chief min
Explosion kills 16 in remote Wa Region
A gas explosion in the remote Wa Region has killed 16 people and injured dozens. A video circulated on social media appeared to show emergency workers sifting through debris in Mongmao. The city is part of the Wa Self-Administered Division in Shan St
Prominent Rakhine politician sentenced
U Aye Maung, a prominent Rakhine politician, and writer U Wai Hin Aung have been sentenced to more than 20 years imprisonment each for high treason. The charge happened after a speech they gave in their home state early last year. A court in Sittwe,
Government to meet with EAOs including Arakan Army
Government peace negotiators are set to meet with members of eight ethnic armed groups, including the Arakan Army (AA). The article in the Myanmar Times said that government officials will meet with members of those groups who have not signed the Nat
USDP MP against constitutional amendment committee
An MP of the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has criticised a committee formed to assess if the 2008 Constitution can be amended. According to a report in The Irrawaddy, during a debate in parliament on the issue, U Thaung Aye said that
