At least 59 political prisoners are freed in a presidential amnesty, though 40 are drug traffickers.
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.Free trade zone for Asia-Pacific? Sixteen countries ready for talks on a trade agreement that would cover half the world’s population. CNPC denies firing workers on Maday Island A Chinese Embassy representative says CNPC did not force workers to sign a non-protest pledge.10 Maday islanders charged following pipeline protest Ten charged for protesting without permission; committee says over 50 CNPC workers fired.EU lifts sanctions on Myanmar EU agrees to lift the last of the bloc's trade, economic and individual sanctions against Myanmar.Thein Sein receives ‘Pursuit of Peace Award’ Myanmar’s president is honored in New York for his “remarkable and unprecedented” reforms.BBC airs video of Meiktila killings BBC claims local police stood and filmed crowds killing Muslims in the central Myanmar town. |
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