Proposal to change constitution faces opposition
A parliamentarian from the National League for Democracy (NLD) has put forward a proposal to put together a parliamentary committee that shall work on preparing changes to the 2008 Constitution. The move has already seen strong opposition from milita
Myanmar Army claims 13 Arakan Army fighters killed
The Myanmar Army, known as Tatmadaw, claims to have killed 13 fighters from the insurgent Arakan Army (AA), during continued violence in Rakhine State. In a rare press conference, Major General Tun Tun Nyi said that the fighting had taken place betwe
United Nations envoy visits Rakhine
The United Nations special envoy for Myanmar, Christine Schraner Burgener, has travelled to Rakhine State this week. She was not able to visit some conflict areas in the state because of “security concerns”. U Mya Than, deputy speaker of the Rakh
United Nation’s refugee chief visit to Myanmar delayed
Myanmar has reportedly postponed a visit planned by the United Nation’s refugee chief to travel to Rakhine State, amid fresh fighting in the beleaguered region. According to an AFP article, Mr Filippo Gandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, was d
Court rejects appeal for Reuters journalists
The Myanmar High Court has rejected the appeal of the two Reuters journalists sentenced to seven years in jail. They were charged under the country’s Official Secrets Act. Critics say is a further blow to press freedom. High Court Judge U Aung Nain
