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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National News

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• Legal action over seized timber
• Pure-bred Myanmar bulls attracting more breeders as prices soar
• More than 30 species of migratory birds sojourn at Paleik Lake
• Competing for World Heritage status
• Bagan’s long, bumpy road to World Heritage listing
• Myanmar plans to sign labour pact with Japan
• Govt to issue stamp with Bogyoke’s image
• Letpadaung Copper Project to bring in US$20m
• Lawyer says authorities violated student protester’s rights
• National-level political dialogue in Chin State

Legal action over seized timber Posted: 15 Feb 2017 12:02 AM PST Nine months after the seizure of 489 tonnes of illegal timber in a forest area cordoned off for military research near Ban Thar village within the Ho Leik village tract in Mandalay Region's Pyin Oo Lwin township, legal action is finally being taken against those responsible.

Pure-bred Myanmar bulls attracting more breeders as prices soar Posted: 14 Feb 2017 11:59 PM PST The number of bull breeders has increased as pure-bred Myanmar bulls continue to sell at good market prices, according to cow breeders at a bull beauty pageant on February 12.

More than 30 species of migratory birds sojourn at Paleik Lake Posted: 14 Feb 2017 11:55 PM PST More than 30 species of migratory birds – including some rare species – are at the Paleik Inn (lake) in Tada-U town of Mandalay Region this winter season, said migratory bird watchers.

Competing for World Heritage status Posted: 14 Feb 2017 11:53 PM PST The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture will submit Shwedagon Pagoda and the primate fossil site in Pondaung in central Myanmar to be added to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's (UNESCO) World Heritage tentative list following a discussion with UNESCO officials and relevant departments.

Bagan’s long, bumpy road to World Heritage listing Posted: 14 Feb 2017 11:50 PM PST Myanmar's ancient city of Bagan has one of the largest concentrations of temples and pagodas in the world, many of them more than 1000 years old, but despite its archaeological significance, its attempt to get World Heritage status has been fraught with obstacles.

Myanmar plans to sign labour pact with Japan Posted: 14 Feb 2017 11:39 PM PST Myanmar is planning to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japanese government to send Myanmar workers to Japan, according to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population on February 13.

Govt to issue stamp with Bogyoke’s image Posted: 14 Feb 2017 11:36 PM PST The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on February 13 that it will be issuing official stamps with the image of Bogyoke (General) Aung San to commemorate the ministry's 70th Anniversary on March 17, 2017.

Letpadaung Copper Project to bring in US$20m Posted: 14 Feb 2017 11:34 PM PST The Letpadaung Copper Project, which is a joint venture between the Wanbao Mining Company from China, Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited and the Myanmar Government is expected to generate about US$20 million in its first 10 months for the State, said U Ohn Win, Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environment.

Lawyer says authorities violated student protester’s rights Posted: 14 Feb 2017 11:27 PM PST High court lawyer U Robert San Aung who is representing Ko Nyan Myo Aung, a student who staged a one-man protest earlier this month, has applied to the court to take action against the authorities for allegedly violating the privacy rights of his client.

National-level political dialogue in Chin State Posted: 14 Feb 2017 11:21 PM PST A national-level political dialogue will be held in the Chin State on February 28, involving the Chin National Front (CNF), political parties and civil society organisations.

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