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An angry mob took to the streets of Mandalay in central Myanmar early on July 2, 2014 following a report of a rape, which later proved false. Photo: AFP
Court convicts five over fake rape report that caused riots
A court in Pyinmana has sentenced five people to 21 years’ imprisonment over a fake rape report that sparked deadly sectarian unrest in Mandalay last...
Ceasefire negotiations continue at the Myanmar Peace Centre in Yangon on March 20, 2015. Photo: Jastin Minn/Facebook
Ceasefire talks making progress
The fourth day of peace talks between Myanmar government negotiators and armed ethnic groups ended on a positive note...
President U Thein Sein delivers a speech as seen on a background display as Myanmar Airforce soldiers participate in a ceremony to mark the 67th anniversary of Myanmar's Independence day, in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, January 4, 2015. Photo: Lynn Bo Bo/EPA
Tatmadaw to maintain political role, says President
The Tatmadaw will maintain its role in politics to support the transition to democracy but will eventually submit to civilian rule, President U Thein...
Myanmar children in Kayah State. Photo: Ye Min/Mizzima
Japan gives $19.5m to four UN agencies
Four United Nations agencies have welcomed a grant of US$19.5 million from the Japanese government for humanitarian...
President U Thein Sein (C) with pilots Andre Borschberg (L) and Bertrand Piccard (R) at Mandalay International Airport on March 20, 2015. Photo: Bo Bo/Mizzima 
President meets solar aircraft pilots
President U Thein Sein met the pilots of the Solar Impulse on the morning March 20 after the aircraft landed at Mandalay International Airport the...
Myanmar Post chief editor U Than Htike Thu (L) and deputy chief reporter U San Moe Tun on the day of their court case, March 18, 2015. Photo: Pa Pa/Facebook
Media group condemns prison terms for defamation case
A Myanmar court’s decision sentencing two journalists to prison with hard labour for allegedly defaming a military officer shows the need for the...
Solar Impulse 2 lands in Mandalay on March 19, 2015. Photo: Solar Impulse
Solar Impulse flight lands in Mandalay
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft landed in Mandalay at around 8 pm March 19 after leaving Varanasi 16 hours earlier. The flight piloted by Mr Bertrand...
Solar Impulse 2, HB-SIB, taking off with Swiss explorer Andre Borshberg on board for the third leg Ahmedabad to Varanasi, of the Round-The-World adventure, in Ahmedabad, India, March 18, 2015. Swiss explorers Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg are attempting to circumnavigate the world flying with an aircraft, with a 72 metres wingspan, powered only by solar energy without a drop of fuel. Photo: EPA
Solar flight takes off on route to Mandalay
Solar Impulse 2 took off in the early hours of March 19 from Varanasi, India on route for Mandalay. The flight piloted by Mr Bertrand Piccard is...
An displaced persons camp near Sittwe in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Photo: UNHCR Myanmar/2012
2015 a ‘tipping point’ for reform process, says UN rights envoy
The prospects for constitutional change and a free and fair general election has made 2015 a “tipping point” for the reform process in Myanmar,...
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has expressed concern over the latest religious defamation cases. Sentenced to two years hard labour for insulting religion. U Tun Thurein and U Htut Ko Ko Lwin (C), followed by Mr Philip Blackwood, at Bahan Township court on March 17, 2015. Photo: Thet Ko/Mizzima
NGO voices concern over religious defamation laws
Christian Solidarity Worldwide says it is deeply concerned about the violations of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression in Myanmar...

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