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• UNFC Calls Meeting with State Counselor ‘A Success’
• U Wirathu Takes to Social Media to Thank Suspects in U Ko Ni’s Murder
• Forest Department Investigates Sizeable Seizures of Smuggled Timber
• Nine Bangladeshi Nationals Charged After Their Boat Washes Ashore in Arakan State
• Thailand Upholds Death Sentence for Burmese Men Over 2014 Murder of British Tourists
• Military Chief of Staff: Army Not Open to Talks With AA, MNDAA or TNLA
• Burma Army Denies Involvement in U Ko Ni’s Assassination
• Mon State Appoints New Chief Minister
• ANALYSIS: Peace Process Remains Fragile
• Malaysia Charges Two Over Death of Kim Jong Nam
• Burma Army Defends Arakan State Operations, Denies Reports of Abuses
• Burma’s Manufacturing Sector Inches Forward in February
• Classical Guitar Music Festival Comes to Rangoon

UNFC Calls Meeting with State Counselor ‘A Success’ Posted: 01 Mar 2017 08:27 AM PST The UNFC's Delegation for Political Negotiation says the discussions have paved the way for the next step of negotiation in Burma's peace process. The post UNFC Calls Meeting with State Counselor 'A Success' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

U Wirathu Takes to Social Media to Thank Suspects in U Ko Ni’s Murder Posted: 01 Mar 2017 05:54 AM PST Burma's home affairs minister had previously dismissed suggestions that Buddhist nationalists played a role in the killing of the NLD's legal adviser. The post U Wirathu Takes to Social Media to Thank Suspects in U Ko Ni's Murder appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Forest Department Investigates Sizeable Seizures of Smuggled Timber Posted: 01 Mar 2017 04:31 AM PST The forest department launches an internal investigation in response to sizeable seizures of smuggled timber. The post Forest Department Investigates Sizeable Seizures of Smuggled Timber appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Nine Bangladeshi Nationals Charged After Their Boat Washes Ashore in Arakan State Posted: 01 Mar 2017 04:24 AM PST According to testimonies, the fishermen were drifting for about 20 days in the Bay of Bengal after their boat's engine malfunctioned. The post Nine Bangladeshi Nationals Charged After Their Boat Washes Ashore in Arakan State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thailand Upholds Death Sentence for Burmese Men Over 2014 Murder of British Tourists Posted: 01 Mar 2017 04:11 AM PST A Thai appeal court upholds the death sentence handed down to two Burmese migrant workers for the murder of two British backpackers. The post Thailand Upholds Death Sentence for Burmese Men Over 2014 Murder of British Tourists appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Military Chief of Staff: Army Not Open to Talks With AA, MNDAA or TNLA Posted: 01 Mar 2017 03:47 AM PST Gen Mya Tun Oo also calls the UNFC's demand for a unilateral ceasefire by the Burma Army 'impractical.' The post Military Chief of Staff: Army Not Open to Talks With AA, MNDAA or TNLA appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Army Denies Involvement in U Ko Ni’s Assassination Posted: 01 Mar 2017 02:43 AM PST The Burma Army was not involved in the murder, even though ex-military officers are suspected of being behind the conspiracy, says Gen Mya Tun Oo. The post Burma Army Denies Involvement in U Ko Ni's Assassination appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Mon State Appoints New Chief Minister Posted: 01 Mar 2017 01:52 AM PST The ruling National League for Democracy party lawmaker Dr. Aye Zan is approved as the new Mon State chief minister. The post Mon State Appoints New Chief Minister appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

ANALYSIS: Peace Process Remains Fragile Posted: 28 Feb 2017 11:41 PM PST New positions announced after a meeting of seven ethnic armed organizations surprise observers, as 'Wa State' will lead negotiations with the govt. The post ANALYSIS: Peace Process Remains Fragile appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Malaysia Charges Two Over Death of Kim Jong Nam Posted: 28 Feb 2017 11:10 PM PST Indonesian, Vietnamese women face possible death penalty in connection with murder of North Korean leader's estranged brother by nerve agent. The post Malaysia Charges Two Over Death of Kim Jong Nam appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Army Defends Arakan State Operations, Denies Reports of Abuses Posted: 28 Feb 2017 09:35 PM PST At a rare press conference in Naypyidaw, top generals say security operations were necessary to defend the country. The post Burma Army Defends Arakan State Operations, Denies Reports of Abuses appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma’s Manufacturing Sector Inches Forward in February Posted: 28 Feb 2017 09:18 PM PST Key report indicates modest gains, but optimism among manufacturers is lowest in over a year. The post Burma's Manufacturing Sector Inches Forward in February appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Classical Guitar Music Festival Comes to Rangoon Posted: 28 Feb 2017 08:27 PM PST Two-day International Classical Guitar Festival brings performances, workshops, and competitions to Rangoon. The post Classical Guitar Music Festival Comes to Rangoon appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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