The release of 40 Shan soldiers from Myanmar prisons further divides Shan factions.
Amnesty favored some Shan groups, but not others The release of 40 Shan soldiers from Myanmar prisons further divides Shan factions. Japan’s PM to visit Myanmar in May Japanese media say Shinzo Abe wants to counter Beijing’s influence in Myanmar. Time is right to lift Myanmar sanctions, says UK minister British Minister welcomes the lifting of EU sanctions while retaining the arms embargo.Kyodo News Agency opens in Yangon Third foreign wire service launches in Myanmar following NHK and AP.3 Myanmar migrants killed in Thai bus crash Three Myanmar workers were killed and 57 injured when a bus overturned in Tak province.Mystery identity of ‘Dr. Seik Phwar’ to be unveiled A parliamentary commission says it knows who the anonymous online critic is.More political prisoners released from Myanmar jails At least 59 political prisoners are freed in a presidential amnesty, though 40 are drug traffickers.Dalai Lama calls for end to Myanmar violence
The Dalai Lama calls for Buddhist monks to stop spearheading the anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar.
Ye Min Oo faces more charges The young students’ union organizer is accused of inciting unrest during riots in central Myanmar.Shan NGO accuses Myanmar army of using civilians as human shields As hostilities continue in Shan State, Myanmar troops are accused of more human rights abuses. |
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