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• Tatmadaw and NMSP Meet to Discuss Seized Mon Checkpoints
• Fresh Clashes Break Out Between Burma Army and MNDAA
• Arakan State Plans to Complete Border Trade Zone
• Govt Announces Rangoon Water Taxi Service Tender
• Australian Mining Firm Faces ‘Continuous Delays’ in Karenni State
• Advocacy Group Calls for Reform of Burma’s Drug Laws and Policies
• UN Wants to Negotiate with US, Canada to Resettle Refugees from Burma

Tatmadaw and NMSP Meet to Discuss Seized Mon Checkpoints Posted: 17 Feb 2017 06:29 AM PST The groups address the conflict surrounding Burma Army troops' seizure of two small NMSP bases and the raiding of its liaison office. The post Tatmadaw and NMSP Meet to Discuss Seized Mon Checkpoints appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Fresh Clashes Break Out Between Burma Army and MNDAA Posted: 17 Feb 2017 04:31 AM PST Renewed clashes have erupted between the Burma Army and the Kokang rebels in the Kokang Self-Administered Zone. The post Fresh Clashes Break Out Between Burma Army and MNDAA appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Arakan State Plans to Complete Border Trade Zone Posted: 17 Feb 2017 04:22 AM PST The full project—to include warehouses, trade showrooms, government offices, and transportation—could cost 2 billion kyats (US$1.5 million). The post Arakan State Plans to Complete Border Trade Zone appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Govt Announces Rangoon Water Taxi Service Tender Posted: 17 Feb 2017 04:13 AM PST The regional government plans to upgrade public transport services to relieve worsening traffic jams in the former capital and commercial hub. The post Govt Announces Rangoon Water Taxi Service Tender appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Australian Mining Firm Faces ‘Continuous Delays’ in Karenni State Posted: 17 Feb 2017 03:29 AM PST Eumeralla Resources is awaiting approval from the Union government to explore a large swathe of Karenni State. The post Australian Mining Firm Faces 'Continuous Delays' in Karenni State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Advocacy Group Calls for Reform of Burma’s Drug Laws and Policies Posted: 17 Feb 2017 02:45 AM PST The Drug Policy Advocacy Group calls for new policies focusing on the rehabilitation of drug users. The post Advocacy Group Calls for Reform of Burma's Drug Laws and Policies appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Wants to Negotiate with US, Canada to Resettle Refugees from Burma Posted: 16 Feb 2017 10:09 PM PST The UNHCR will push for resettlement of those most in need, for medical or family reasons, despite growing resistance in the US under President Trump. The post UN Wants to Negotiate with US, Canada to Resettle Refugees from Burma appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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