The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Kachin National Conference to Commence in Myitkyina
• New National Security Adviser Discusses Arakan State, Peace Process at First Meeting
• Third Suspect Named in U Ko Ni Assassination Plot
• Burma Army Seizes Two Military Bases from Mon Armed Group
• Special Edition Aung San Postage Stamps to be Released in March
• Lawmaker Questions Letpadaung Revenues
• Families of 1947 Panglong Signatories Voice Support for 21st Century Panglong
• Private Investors Invited to Bankroll Mrauk-U Airport Project
• Sources say Chinese Authorities Meet KNU Leadership in Kunming

Kachin National Conference to Commence in Myitkyina Posted: 15 Feb 2017 07:32 AM PST Since a national level political dialogue led by the KIA could not be held without signing the NCA, the idea for the conference was born. The post Kachin National Conference to Commence in Myitkyina appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

New National Security Adviser Discusses Arakan State, Peace Process at First Meeting Posted: 15 Feb 2017 05:13 AM PST National security adviser U Thaung Tun meets with international ambassadors and diplomats in his first official engagement since his appointment. The post New National Security Adviser Discusses Arakan State, Peace Process at First Meeting appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Third Suspect Named in U Ko Ni Assassination Plot Posted: 15 Feb 2017 05:05 AM PST The President's Office says suspect Aung Win Khaing, a former army Lt-Col, allegedly offered to pay his brother 100 million kyats to murder U Ko Ni. The post Third Suspect Named in U Ko Ni Assassination Plot appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Army Seizes Two Military Bases from Mon Armed Group Posted: 15 Feb 2017 04:42 AM PST The Burma Army actions are believed to be retaliation for Sunday's Mon National Day celebration, in which the MNLA held a military parade. The post Burma Army Seizes Two Military Bases from Mon Armed Group appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Special Edition Aung San Postage Stamps to be Released in March Posted: 15 Feb 2017 04:31 AM PST The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is issuing special edition Gen Aung San postage stamps to commemorate the ministry's 70th anniversary. The post Special Edition Aung San Postage Stamps to be Released in March appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Lawmaker Questions Letpadaung Revenues Posted: 15 Feb 2017 04:04 AM PST The government has announced receiving US$20 million from royalties, production sharing, commercial taxes, and income taxes in an eight-month period. The post Lawmaker Questions Letpadaung Revenues appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Families of 1947 Panglong Signatories Voice Support for 21st Century Panglong Posted: 15 Feb 2017 03:30 AM PST The family members release a five-point statement on the 70th Union Day anniversary in Panglong town, Shan State. The post Families of 1947 Panglong Signatories Voice Support for 21st Century Panglong appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Private Investors Invited to Bankroll Mrauk-U Airport Project Posted: 15 Feb 2017 01:17 AM PST The Arakan State government hopes to finish construction within three to five years by inviting project funding from private investors. The post Private Investors Invited to Bankroll Mrauk-U Airport Project appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Sources say Chinese Authorities Meet KNU Leadership in Kunming Posted: 14 Feb 2017 11:10 PM PST KNU Chairman Saw Mutu Say Poe believed to be invited by Chinese authorities to discuss China's role in Burma's peace process. The post Sources say Chinese Authorities Meet KNU Leadership in Kunming appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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