National News

MPs extend Meiktila curfew order for 60 days Posted: 27 May 2013 04:21 AM PDT The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw has approved a 60-day extension to the state of emergency declared by President U Thein Sein following the violence at Meiktila.

Myitkyina peace talks set for May 28 Posted: 27 May 2013 04:19 AM PDT Peace talks will resume between the government and the Kachin Independence Organisation on May 28, on Myanmar soil.

Police charge Thanlyin farmers Posted: 27 May 2013 04:18 AM PDT A land dispute near the Thilawa Special Economic Zone has intensified as the Myanmar Navy looks to file criminal charges against farmers.

Rakhine IDP relocation process lagging Posted: 27 May 2013 04:17 AM PDT Officials say efforts to re-house IDPs ahead of monsoon season are floundering because of disagreements over relocation sites.

Education draws displaced to new camp Posted: 27 May 2013 04:08 AM PDT Villagers displaced in one of Myanmar's long internal conflicts hope education is the key to peace.

Aung San Suu Kyi condemns two-child policy Posted: 27 May 2013 04:01 AM PDT Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has criticised a ban on Rohingya having more than two children in strife-torn Rakhine state as counter to human rights.

Ethnic groups call for more power for states Posted: 27 May 2013 04:00 AM PDT Ethnic political parties are calling for a review of the 2008 constitution to focus on the distribution of power between the national and regional governments.

Constitutional change up for discussion Posted: 27 May 2013 03:58 AM PDT Parties are preparing to discuss potential amendments to the constitution at the next hluttaw session, beginning in June.

LGBT activists push for equality Posted: 27 May 2013 03:56 AM PDT The Myanmar LGBT Rights Network is working to promote equal rights and justice in the community.

New carriages on circle line Posted: 27 May 2013 03:52 AM PDT Yangon's circle line may see special carriages added to its trains on a permanent basis, if trials running since April 17 prove successful.