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China prepares for influx of Kachin refugees
May 18, 2012
Chinese officials discuss accepting Kachin refugees as hundreds more flee growing violence between rebels and Burmese troops…
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May 16, 2012
As legislators tour through northern Burma to hold talks with armed groups, the Shan State Army-South are hoping so to secure the release of nearly 100 prisoners …
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Suu Kyi not opposed to US sanctions ‘freeze’
May 16, 2012
The country’s famed opposition leader said Tuesday she would not oppose a suspension of US sanctions but urged caution, warning that her country could backtrack after dramatic reforms…
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Fighting prevents aid from reaching refugees
May 16, 2012
While refugees in Kachin state have increased access to aid, humanitarian assistance is unable to reach all the displaced population — many of whom are hiding in the jungle
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Burma to follow UN resolutions aimed at N Korea
May 15, 2012
After courting North Korea since 2007, Burma has promised to comply with UN resolutions targeting the communist state’s weapons programmes…
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Farmers square off with parliamentarian’s company
May 15, 2012
Tensions nearly boiled over between security guards from a company owned by parliamentarian Khin Shwe and farmers in Rangoon’s Mingaladon township over a land dispute. …
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President creates interim press council
May 15, 2012
An interim press council that will monitor media regulations before the country’s new media law is adopted will form in June following a presidential order …
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Stock exchanges battle for a piece of the ‘frontier’
May 15, 2012
While the Tokyo Stock Exchange signed a deal with Burma’s central bank to open the country’s first stock exchange, South Korea is also hoping to open a bourse in the former pariah state …
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South Korean president visits Burma
May 14, 2012
Almost three decades after North Korean agents tried to assassinate the former South Korean head of state in Rangoon, President Lee Myung-Bak arrives in Burma …
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Burma prepares to send athletes to Olympics
May 14, 2012
A confirmed four athletes are headed to the upcoming London Olympics to represent the country says the government’s Sports and Physical Education Department….
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