Monday, February 20, 2017

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Multi-Billion Dollar Rangoon Southwest Expansion Set to Begin

Posted: 20 Feb 2017 07:22 AM PST

The Rangoon chief minister pledged to review all controversial city expansion projects and prioritize the public good over corporate interests.

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Mon State Chief Minister Resigns

Posted: 20 Feb 2017 07:02 AM PST

'[U Min Min Oo] took responsibility and decided to resign, due to his leadership performance in the government,' says NLD party spokesman U Win Htein.

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Construction Guidelines Unclear in Coastal Areas

Posted: 20 Feb 2017 04:42 AM PST

A survey found around one dozen three-story buildings in Ngapali that breach height guidelines provided by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.

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Foreigner Dies in Apparent Suicide on Mount Zwekabin

Posted: 20 Feb 2017 04:32 AM PST

The French tourist's body—with fractures to the head, hip, leg, and hand—is found in a tree about 52 meters (170 feet) below the summit.

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‘If We Waited for Aid From the Govt, the IDPs Would Have Starved’

Posted: 20 Feb 2017 04:05 AM PST

Sai Ba Nyan, volunteer vice chairman of a northern Shan State IDP camp with more than 900 people, feels that Burma's govt has forgotten about them.

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Scuffles at Dhammakaya Temple in Bangkok as Police Hunt Monk

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:34 PM PST

The standoff at the scandal-hit Dhammakaya Temple represents one of the biggest challenges to the authority of Thailand's junta since it took power in 2014.

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UWSA to Host Summit of Ethnic Armed Groups

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:13 PM PST

As in previous meetings, the Wa invite to Panghsang mainly ethnic armed groups that are non-signatories to the nationwide ceasefire agreement.

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Two Soldiers Injured in Arakan State Clash

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 08:37 PM PST

Government security forces are ambushed by 30 unidentified gunmen on the border with Bangladesh.

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Foreign visitor arrivals in Mandalay up 25pc

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:58 PM PST

Tourist arrivals in Mandalay Region increased by about 25 percent in 2016, and there are plans to attract more visitors, said U San Yu, deputy director general of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism for upper Myanmar.

Burnt-out Chin State’s Mindat market to be rebuilt

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:54 PM PST

The municipal market in Chin State's Mindat township which was destroyed in a fire a year ago will be rebuilt with reserve funds of K315.008 million allocated by the Union government, Deputy Minister for Planning and Finance U Maung Maung Win told the Amyotha Hluttaw yesterday.

Data centre for visitors to Bagan

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:51 PM PST

The Bagan Visitor Data Centre which will serve local and foreign visitors to the Bagan Archaeological Zone will be completed in March, Daw Yu Yu Lin, assistant project manager for the Bagan Tourism Development Project of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) said on February 17.

Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady dolphin population grows to 70

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:49 PM PST

A Recent survey has found that the critically endangered Ayeyarwady dolphin population in the Ayeyarwady River has increased by five to 70, according to an official involved in the conservation of the species.

UWSA hosts conference for non-signatories

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:44 PM PST

The United Wa State Army is hosting a summit for non-signatory armed ethnic groups to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) at its capital Pangkham from February 21, said officials from the invited groups.

EU-standard forestry agreement to be set up

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:40 PM PST

The Forest Law, Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) agreement is being drawn up to develop good forestry administration that supports the development of the state, safeguards the public's economy and protects the natural resources of the forests.

Kachin armed groups want ‘terrorist’ label removed

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:37 PM PST

Armed ethnic groups in Kachin say the government's branding of them as 'terrorist organisations' is an obstacle to the peace process and want the label removed.

Former KNU leader’s family barred entry into Myanmar

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:27 PM PST

The family of former Karen rebel leader Padoh Mahn Shar was denied entry to Myanmar to attend the unveiling of his statue in the Ayeyarwady Region last week, according to his daughter.

CHDB, Korean bank sign housing MoU

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:14 PM PST

The Construction and Housing Development Bank (CHDB) under the Ministry of Construction has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korea-based KB Kookmin Bank to provide housing microfinance to those from the low-income bracket in Myanmar.

Mon Chief Minister to quit posts, party

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:13 PM PST

Following complaints over his leadership, Mon State Chief Minister U Min Min Oo has resigned from his posts in the National League for Democracy (NLD)-led government.
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Commentary on "Relatives barred from Padoh Mahn Sha statue ceremony"

Posted: 19 Feb 2017 05:11 PM PST

Reminds me of our meeting with Padoh Mahn Sha, together with David Tharkabaw, Saw Sarkis and my wife some two years before he was assassinated.


Through correspondence with him, I came to know on how he was thinking in terms of ethnic struggle for self-determination and national unity.

His wisdom is that in order to achieve self-determination rights for the non-Bamar ethnic nationalities, they need to work in unison militarily and politically. Besides, the ethnic should and must seek cooperation and coordination with the like-minded democratic elements from the Bamar masses, political parties and even from the Burma Army.

A bold initiative at that time, as the ethnic groups only understood that the Tatmadaw or Burma Army was an evil entity and must be avoided or gotten rid of it but never to be considered as an alliance in the ethnic struggle for self-determination.

No doubt, his progressive thought has found the way, not even in the KNU but also into other ethnic resistance movements, finding large acceptance on how they should go about with their struggles.

Padoh Mahn Sha's political legacy will live on for a long time to come.

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Saturday, February 18, 2017

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Business Roundup (February 18)

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 07:04 PM PST

Beer, chili, and heavy machinery: Kirin plans purchase of Mandalay beer, Arakan State sends chili to Sri Lanka, and Kubota opens a facility in Thilawa.

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This Week in Parliament (Feb. 13 – Feb. 17)

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 06:50 PM PST

The Irrawaddy briefs you on the week that was in the national legislature.

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Dateline Irrawaddy: The Panglong Monument and the Pagoda

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 06:35 PM PST

The Irrawaddy discusses if this Shwedagon Pagoda replica was built for religious purposes only, or if it was built with a political purpose in mind.

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Friday, February 17, 2017

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pistol, bullets found in drug raid

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 01:21 AM PST

Police seized a Spanish-made pistol and 83 bullets in a major drug seizure from three houses in the past two days.

Four in Chin family dead in murder-suicide case in Malaysia

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 01:19 AM PST

A 27-year-old Myanmar man living in Malaysia's Selangor state killed himself after murdering his wife and two young children, according to Myanmar Embassy officials and Malaysia-based Myanmar civil society groups.

Chinese man charged with sexual assault

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 01:17 AM PST

A Chinese national has been charged with raping a Myanmar woman working at the Burstt camera lens factory in Pyin Oo Lwin township, according to the Mandalay Region police.

Most disabled lost limbs in land mines

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 01:11 AM PST

At a social camp to fit disabled people with artificial limbs, it was found that the majority of participants were victims of land mines, Daw Yin Yin Nyunt, secretary of U Nu Daw Mya Yi Foundation told The Myanmar Times.

Garment factory ordered to reinstate axed workers

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 01:00 AM PST

Unitedtex overseas garment factory in Yangon's Hlaing Tharyar township has been ordered by the regional arbitration council to reinstate nine workers whom the company fired last month.

ASEAN ministers to discuss US President Trump’s foreign policy

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 12:56 AM PST

ASEAN foreign ministers are expected to discuss US President Donald Trump's foreign policy when they convene for the grouping's ministerial meeting retreat next week.

Fishing boat carrying Bengalis detained near Gwa township

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 12:54 AM PST

A fishing boat carrying nine Bengali men and the corpse of another Bengali man was seized in the evening of February 15 in waters near the Sat Thwar village of Gwa township, said Gwa township administrator U Aung Lin.

KNU, KIO call for more peace efforts

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 12:50 AM PST

TWO influential ethnic Kachin and Kayin armed groups have called for more cooperation in the peace process after having a meeting yesterday.

Pyidaungsu Hluttaw to decide on bill to protect citizens’ freedom, security

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 12:48 AM PST

A bill to protect the personal freedom and security of all citizens will be decided by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, following a deadlock between two Hluttaws, the Pyithu Hluttaw said on February 16.

Only few voters checked their names in list: UEC

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 12:47 AM PST

Only a few voters checked their names during the first public display of the electoral rolls for the April 1 by-elections, and many errors are found despite the door-to-door scrutiny earlier this month, according to the Union Election Commission (UEC).
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Commentary on "Preparing for the next Panglong conference"

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 07:25 AM PST

It is a time tested conclusion that the Tatmadaw, and also the Aung San Suu Kyi headed NLD regime for that matter, cannot go it alone.



The wishful-thinking of that the Tatmadaw's military pressure to break the will of the ethnic resistance into accepting the watered down version of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) version, which is not accompanied by ending the Tatmadaw's offensives in Shan and Kachin States, lacks all-inclusiveness participation and equitable, level playing field, will remain an illusion or pipe dream only.

As for Suu Kyi, coercively sticking to her rigid time schedule would eventually bring in the NCA-non-signatory ethnic armies is also equally an impoverish way of thinking, likely following the Inter Mediate's, a policy think-tank that supervises Suu Kyi, suggestion, according to a knowledgeable signatory ethnic armed organization.

It seems Suu Kyi is employing a paternalistic attitude, by probably thinking and believing that: "She is grabbing the non-signatories of NCA by the collars and forcibly putting them into a paradise-like atmosphere - literally Nat Pyi in Burmese, where the latter complained that it is too high and instead jumped down".

What a pity that the situation has been misinterpreted by the Tatmadaw and as well Suu Kyi.

Link to the story: http://frontiermyanmar.net/en/preparing-for-the-next-panglong-conference

Commentary on " Dialogue or despair: Two futures for the peace process"

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 07:14 AM PST

What Aung Naing Oo pointed out is most crucial to the continuation of peace process dialogue.


His suggestion of "Unnecessary restrictions must also be removed. Flexibility must be prioritized. Negotiators must be provided with proper policy direction and communication," or key words like "restriction, flexibility,and communication" are most important to keep the process going.

In plain words, for example the issue of "restriction", like Paragraph 17/1, Association with Illegal Organizations Act that could cause personal security concern for the ethnic resistance leaders should be waived, if not abolished it all. The detention of one All Burma Student Democratic Front (ABSDF) leader, whose party is a signatory of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), is still detained with the Burma Army initiative, is the case in point. In the same vein, a dozen or so soldiers of Ararkan Liberation Party (ALP), also an NCA signatory are detained and their weapons confiscated, citing trespassing their designated areas, and still are under detention.

"Flexibility" in this period of ongoing peace process should mean looking the other way or turn a blind eye for the sake of a bigger picture or goal-setting. In this case, it is the achievement of the political settlement through negotiations. The Tatmadaw is just doing the opposite, by imposing its own rule of being a sole protector of the national sovereignty, when in fact this is the very notion that has been the bone of contention for adversaries and all parties involved in the peace process.

It should be clear that while the Tatmadaw wants to be the sole owner of the country's sovereignty, the ethnic nationalities see it as their ultimate goal to wrestle it back, in the form of a "shared-sovereignty". It is a political demand and they are risking their lives so that the political equation is changed into a form of federal union system of governance. In other words, this should be negotiated at the peace conference and not already taken for granted by the Tatmadaw, as it is now doing and acting with implementation that isn't helping the peace process to be fruitful at all.

Regarding "communication", especially with concern to JMC or ceasefire joint-monitoring procedure, it is not at all working, seen from several firefights with the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) or the Shan State army - South, which is also an NCA signatory.

All in all, it is the "political will" and sincerity that is badly needed from the part of the Tatmadaw to end its offensive wars in Kachin and Shan States, in the name of safeguarding the country's sovereignty, and come down from its moral high horse of being the sole protector and owner of the national sovereignty and national unity, using sheer military might, which has failed to work, after employing the said policy for decades.

Link to the story: http://frontiermyanmar.net/en/dialogue-or-despair-two-futures-for-the-peace-process

Taunggyi to host Civil Society Peace Forum ahead of 21CPC

Posted: 17 Feb 2017 12:33 AM PST

Burmese civil society organizations (CSOs) have announced that they will gather for a 'peace forum' in Shan State capital Taunggyi next week.


With invitations extended to state-level CSOs from across the country, the forum is scheduled to be held in Taunggyi from 21- 23 February, ahead of a national-level conference in Naypyidaw on 24- 25 February.

According to Min Aung Htoo, an executive member of the CSOs Forum, the agenda at the national forum in Naypyidaw will include three topics: federal economics and finance; the resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs); and environmental policies and natural disaster management.

Min Aung Htoo said that the meeting will bring together members of CSOs from different states who are each working to build peace in Burma.

"CSOs will be represented at the upcoming peace talks," said Min Aung Htoo, referring to the next round of the Union Peace Conference, also known as the 21st Century Panglong Conference (21CPC), which is slated to kick off in Naypyidaw in mid-March.

"Therefore, in order to for us to speak with one voice on behalf of the general public, we need to prepare."

The CSOs sent a joint-letter to the Burmese government after the first round of the 21CPC, requesting permission to send a greater number of CSO representatives to the peace talks. However, they say, to date they have not had a response.

The peace talks are based on the framework of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), which limits representation of CSOs.

"We wish to be legitimate representatives at the national-level peace talks," said Su Su Shwe, a CSO representative from Tanintharyi region. "At national-level negotiations, there are four sectors in play: the parliament and government; political parties; Tatmadaw[Burmese military]; and ethnic armed groups. So, the question is: why not give CSOs fair representation?"

According to Win Htay Kaung Myat, a representative of the CSOs Forum in southern Shan State, 49 CSO representatives will attend the next round of talks in Taunggyi, plus an additional 24 female delegates who are due to debate women's issues.

"At the 21CPC conference, we are not permitted to directly discuss issues such as cultural heritage," he said. "There are so many limitations on us. Therefore, we will have to wait and see how much dialogue we can introduce and how the UPDJC will react."


The UPDJC, or Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee, oversees the agendas for the peace talks, and is headed by State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi.

By Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN)
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Thursday, February 16, 2017

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KNU Chairman Meets KIO Central Committee in Laiza

Posted: 16 Feb 2017 07:39 AM PST

Representatives from the two groups release a statement pledging 'collaboration to achieve peace; by seeking the best and necessary approaches.'

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Stakeholders Fight for Conflicting Visions of Ngapali Shoreline

Posted: 16 Feb 2017 06:54 AM PST

Guesthouse owners want taller buildings to cope with an influx of visitors, but tourists want to keep current height limits; Parliament will decide.

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Chinese Farmers Trespass on Burmese Soil, Lawmaker Claims

Posted: 16 Feb 2017 04:36 AM PST

The Lower House lawmaker asked the government to take action, saying that Chinese farmers had encroached on about 10 acres of Burmese land.

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Who is Aung Win Khaing?

Posted: 16 Feb 2017 04:28 AM PST

A President's Office statement named retired Lt-Col Aung Win Khaing as a suspect in the death of NLD lawyer U Ko Ni.

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International Partners Pledge Support for Bagan Renovations

Posted: 16 Feb 2017 03:22 AM PST

During a conference in Bagan, international experts and UNESCO representatives share assessments and findings of the post-earthquake restoration work.

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Rangoon Govt Issuing Smart ID Cards to Squatters

Posted: 16 Feb 2017 03:13 AM PST

The divisional government is surveying the population of squatters across 13 townships in Rangoon and printing identity documents.

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Displaced Persons Ordered to Leave Kachin Camp

Posted: 16 Feb 2017 03:02 AM PST

Militia leaders in Kachin State Special Region-1 threaten to burn down IDP camp if it is not vacated as soon as possible.

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Man Found Dead on Boat Drifting off Arakan Coast

Posted: 16 Feb 2017 12:09 AM PST

Body sent to Gwa Township hospital for post-mortem examination as investigators suspect the man died from starvation.

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Burma Says Security Operation in Troubled Arakan Has Ended

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 10:16 PM PST

The crackdown underway since early October sparked widespread allegations of serious human rights abuses.

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Authorities Block Kachin National Conference

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 09:55 PM PST

Around 100 police gather at Myitkyina's Manaw Park after government rejects a request by the Kachin National Consultative Assembly to use Majoi Hall.

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Businesses-to-population ratio Myanmar lowest in region

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:47 PM PST

The ratio of private businesses-to-population of Myanmar is about three times lower than that of the least-developed countries in the region, according to the Myanmar Business Survey (MBS).

Restoration of Alaungtaw Katthapa National Park

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:23 PM PST

A 10-year habitat restoration program is being drafted for Alaungtaw Katthapa National Park in Sagaing Region, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation.

Land owners face prosecution over illegal timber, says Yangon Forest Department

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:20 PM PST

Owners of timber yards will be prosecuted if illegal timber is found stored on their land, warned the Yangon Forest Department.

More Chinese funds for quake-hit Bagan pagodas

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:15 PM PST

More than US$1 million has been received from domestic and international donors to repair earthquake-hit Bagan pagodas and religious buildings, Union Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture Thura U Aung Ko said.

Transfer of teachers based on skills rejected

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:08 PM PST

Civil society groups and teacher unions in Myanmar have decried the government's decision to transfer teachers based on their skills as unfair and said it is likely to have serious consequences on the education system.

Myanmar and Israeli eye surgeons conduct free surgery

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:07 PM PST

Myanmar eye surgeons along with their fellow doctors from a voluntary organisation from Israel named 'Eye from Zion' will be giving free oculoplastic surgery for patients with eye problems and glaucoma over a period of three days this month.

Drastic drop in malaria cases in Mandalay Region

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:06 PM PST

Malaria cases have dropped by more than 50 percent in Mandalay Region, thanks to increased awareness and improved public health care services, said Dr Tint Wai from the Regional Department of Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases through Insect Carriers.

Ex-army man believed to be mastermind of NLD lawyer U Ko Ni’s murder

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:03 PM PST

A former military officer has been identified as the alleged mastermind of the murder of prominent lawyer U Ko Ni, according to a statement from the President's Office.

NLD approves appointment of Shan branch vacant seats

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 11:00 PM PST

The ruling party, National League for Democracy (NLD), has approved the appointment of vacant seats for the executive party members of its Shan State branch, even though the state's ruling party members have objected to the appointment by the NLD headquarters.

21st Century Panglong Conference postponed to mid-March

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 10:56 PM PST

The second batch of the 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference will be held on an unspecified date in the middle of March, though it was earlier scheduled to commence on February 28.
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