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• Vox Pop: Lawmakers and Advocates Respond to U Ko Ni’s Death
• KNU Readies Policy Recommendations
• Partial Police Document Shows Conspiracy Behind U Ko Ni Killing
• Burma Wins Costume Award at Miss Universe Competition
• KNU Chairman: Aims of Karen Resistance Not Yet Achieved
• Taxi Driver U Nay Win, A True Citizen
• Bangladesh Resurrects Plan to Move Burma Refugees to Flooded Island
• Economy Expected to Average 7.1 Percent Growth Over Next Three Years
• Dateline Irrawaddy: “Corruption Is Still Rampant Despite The Anti-Corruption Law”
• Migrants Push for Better Pay, Benefits at Thai Seafood Firm
• Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

Vox Pop: Lawmakers and Advocates Respond to U Ko Ni’s Death Posted: 31 Jan 2017 07:31 AM PST The Irrawaddy speaks to individuals about the impact of the lawyer's tragic murder on political activism and the civilian government. The post Vox Pop: Lawmakers and Advocates Respond to U Ko Ni's Death appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

KNU Readies Policy Recommendations Posted: 31 Jan 2017 06:56 AM PST The Karen National Union is prepared to submit policy recommendations on federalism at the upcoming Panglong Peace Conference. The post KNU Readies Policy Recommendations appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Partial Police Document Shows Conspiracy Behind U Ko Ni Killing Posted: 31 Jan 2017 06:40 AM PST Leaked document contains a lengthy confession from the gunman Kyi Lin, who says he was approached by a man named Myint Swe to commit murder. The post Partial Police Document Shows Conspiracy Behind U Ko Ni Killing appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Wins Costume Award at Miss Universe Competition Posted: 31 Jan 2017 04:52 AM PST Kachin dressmaker Lazing Gam Htoi designs a dress combined with a miniature puppet stage to showcase Burma's 'real heritage.' The post Burma Wins Costume Award at Miss Universe Competition appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

KNU Chairman: Aims of Karen Resistance Not Yet Achieved Posted: 31 Jan 2017 04:14 AM PST The Karen people 'still have not gotten their legitimate rights,' says Saw Mutu Say Poe. The post KNU Chairman: Aims of Karen Resistance Not Yet Achieved appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Taxi Driver U Nay Win, A True Citizen Posted: 31 Jan 2017 03:13 AM PST 'I'll impress upon my children the spirit of their father—to be helpful to anyone and to be good citizens,' said Ma Su Thet Khaing, U Nay Win's widow. The post Taxi Driver U Nay Win, A True Citizen appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Bangladesh Resurrects Plan to Move Burma Refugees to Flooded Island Posted: 31 Jan 2017 01:49 AM PST Dhaka is preparing a list of the people who would be temporarily moved to Thengar Char before being sent back to Burma. The post Bangladesh Resurrects Plan to Move Burma Refugees to Flooded Island appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Economy Expected to Average 7.1 Percent Growth Over Next Three Years Posted: 31 Jan 2017 01:02 AM PST World Bank says overall outlook is positive, but barriers and risks to growth remain. The post Economy Expected to Average 7.1 Percent Growth Over Next Three Years appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Dateline Irrawaddy: “Corruption Is Still Rampant Despite The Anti-Corruption Law” Posted: 30 Jan 2017 09:55 PM PST The Irrawaddy speaks with lawyer U Ko Ni and former Lower House lawmaker U Ye Htun to discuss the State Counselor Bill and Burma's history of corruption. The post Dateline Irrawaddy: "Corruption Is Still Rampant Despite The Anti-Corruption Law" appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Migrants Push for Better Pay, Benefits at Thai Seafood Firm Posted: 30 Jan 2017 08:16 PM PST More than 2,000 migrant workers at a major Thai seafood exporting company call for bigger bonuses and better welfare benefits, a rare demand. The post Migrants Push for Better Pay, Benefits at Thai Seafood Firm appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week Posted: 30 Jan 2017 06:15 PM PST Concerts, a silent Burmese film, and events hosted by the Goethe-Institut and British Embassy keep you busy this week. The post Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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