Arakan Army releases captured officer and civilian detainees
The Arakan Army (AA), an armed resistance group, has said that it has released the detained 14 Border Police officers and four civilian women. They were captured during attacks on four border outposts in northern Rakhine State. The AA is not to be co
Parliament shelves plans to accept USD 79M French loan
The Union Parliament voted down the Yangon Region Government’s proposal to receive loans worth 70 million euros from the French Development Agency. Regional government officials attempted to convince lawmakers that the project would ultimately bene
GAD to be brought under civilian control by Government
The government has said that it plans to move the powerful General Administration Department (GAD) from military to civilian rule, according to an article in Frontier. This is one of the most significant reforms to take place under the current govern
Landmine clearing still not a priority in Myanmar
Landmine clearing is still not a priority in Myanmar, with thousands being injured by the devices every year. The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) said that international donors spent US$ 6.2 million on landmine-related activities. Howe
Lawyers for jailed Reuters pair outline appeal
An appeal hearing for two Reuters journalists sentenced to seven years imprisonment was held at the Yangon Region High Court. Lawyers acting on behalf of the journalists have laid out their reasons for why the pair should be acquitted. According to
