Sunday, February 22, 2015

National News

National News

Red Cross halts assistance after convoy attack

Posted: 20 Feb 2015 10:29 AM PST

Red Cross volunteers will no longer provide assistance to people displaced by the intense fighting that erupted in northern Shan State, Myanmar Red Cross secretary general U Khin Maung Hla has announced.

Government rejects MNDAA offer for ceasefire negotiations

Posted: 20 Feb 2015 10:11 AM PST

The government has ruled out opening negotiations with the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), a Kokang armed group, following clashes that have left scores of soldiers dead on both sides.

CSOs edge closer to deal on poll code

Posted: 20 Feb 2015 09:25 AM PST

Electoral civil society organisations are continuing to work closely with the Union Election Commission in preparing for the general election later this year.

Armed groups delay informal talks

Posted: 20 Feb 2015 09:24 AM PST

The Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team has delayed informal peace talks that were due to start in Chiang Mai today, in a move that is likely to push back the next formal meeting – and any chance of signing a nationwide ceasefire – to at least early March.

Government pushed to act on nutrition ‘crisis’

Posted: 20 Feb 2015 09:22 AM PST

A silent crisis threatens to rob millions of children of the future they deserve, a senior health official has warned.

School for the blind to hold physio training

Posted: 20 Feb 2015 09:21 AM PST

The Kyeemyindaing School for the Blind is inviting applications for a three-month course for physiotherapy starting in March.
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