| When Burma’s Cries for Democracy Were Answered With a Coup Posted: 17 Sep 2019 06:41 PM PDT  On this day in 1988, General Saw Maung seized power in a coup in the wake of the "8888" democratic uprising. |
| In New Charm Offensive, Myanmar’s Military Chief Shows Political Skills Posted: 17 Sep 2019 08:34 AM PDT  Is Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing's display of religious tolerance pre-election maneuvering, or should the military's calls for national unity be cause for optimism? |
| Myanmar’s Karen Activists Challenge ‘Martyr’ Protest Charges Posted: 17 Sep 2019 06:54 AM PDT  Three Karen activists say they will fight illegal gathering charges after unregistered Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration in Yangon. |
| Myanmar Military Proposes Charter Change to Ban Ministers with Foreign Spouses, Children Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:41 AM PDT  Critics say draft bill seeks to keep Daw Aung San Suu Kyi out of govt if NLD wins another term in next year's election; proposal covers Union ministers, chief ministers. |
| Japanese Firm Joins Consortium for Yangon Station Redevelopment Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:22 AM PDT  Japan's Sumitomo Corporation is replacing an ailing Chinese firm in the giant Yangon Central Railway Station redevelopment. |
| Violence in Rakhine Escalates on Eve of Myanmar Peace Talks Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:13 AM PDT  The Myanmar army deployed helicopters in clashes with the Arakan Army in Rakhine State on Monday; an AA spokesperson warned this will cause fighting to intensify. |
| Myanmar Organic Poultry Farm Boss Named UN Sustainability Pioneer Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:08 AM PDT  A Yangon-based poultry farmer has been picked out by the United Nations as one of 10 entrepreneurs offering a model for sustainable development. |
| Presence of Myanmar Military Officials Raises Hopes of Progress at Peace Talks Posted: 17 Sep 2019 02:17 AM PDT  The Northern Alliance members meeting with government peace negotiators in Kengtung had requested that officials with military decision-making authority attend the talks. |
| Wild Elephants Destroy Crops, Home in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Region Posted: 17 Sep 2019 01:50 AM PDT  A herd of wild elephants trampled crops and homes in Ngapudaw Township, Irrawaddy Region Monday. Experts say incidents like this are linked to declining elephant habitats. |
| Myanmar, China to Re-Demarcate Border Next Year, Minister Says Posted: 17 Sep 2019 12:26 AM PDT  Aerial photography of boundary to begin in January; govt says demarcation must be complete before work can begin on economic cooperation zones in Shan, Kachin states. |
| UN Says Rohingya Still in Myanmar Face ‘Threat of Genocide’ Posted: 17 Sep 2019 12:25 AM PDT  New report says continuing persecution makes return of refugees impossible; Myanmar envoy rejects claim, says govt's Commission of Inquiry is still doing its work. |
| Indonesia Shuts Schools as Smoke From Forest Fires Takes Health Toll Posted: 16 Sep 2019 10:27 PM PDT  Clinics in Sumatra and Borneo treat thousands for respiratory problems as air pollution remains at dangerous levels; poor visibility grounds Garuda flights. |
| HK Leader to Hold Dialogue Aimed at Easing Tensions Posted: 16 Sep 2019 09:55 PM PDT  Carrie Lam says discussion forums on economic, social and political issues will be open to public, but insists that violent protests must end. |
On this day in 1946, Galon U Saw survived an assassination attempt that would lead him, less than a year later, to assassinate General Aung San and his ministers.
