Thursday, November 20, 2014

National News

National News


Investigation confirms Ko Par Gyi was a freelance journalist

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 08:54 PM PST

The Myanmar National Human Right Commission team investigating the death of Ko Par Gyi has confirmed he was working as a freelance journalist when he was killed in Mon State last month, despite claims from the government and Tatmadaw that he was a communications officer for an armed ethnic group.

KIA accuses Tatmadaw of shelling academy, killing 20

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 07:39 PM PST

The Kachin Independence Army has threatened to break off peace negotiations after accusing the Tatmadaw of killing 20 people in an artillery attack on its military academy near Laiza.

Former ag minister criticises misuse of farmland, questions food security

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 06:48 PM PST

Former Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Htay Oo has decried the growing problem of illegal subdividing of farmland, particularly in urban fringe areas.

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