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Ninety-two Percent of Chins Abused by Burmese Military: Report |
| By BA KAUNG |
| Almost every person in Burma's remote Chin State has experienced human rights abuses at the hands of the country's armed forces, according to a new report. |
Buildings Collapse as Heavy Snow Hits Burma's Far North |
| By KO HTWE |
| Heavy snowfall in northern Kachin State on Sunday causes the collapse of several buildings at a trading post near the border with China, according to local residents. |
Fighting Spreads in Karen State |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| The conflict between Burmese government forces and Karen rebels is intensifying and spreading to several parts of Karen State. |
Conditions Set for MPs to Attend Parliament |
| By BA KAUNG |
| Burma's newly elected lawmakers have been notified of several conditions that have been imposed on their attendance at the opening session of Parliament. |
NEWS ANALYSISIs There Any Space for Ethnic MPs in Parliament? |
| By KAY LATT |
| The ethnic parties are not asking much—just a vice-presidential position in the new government. But even getting a lead role in the state and regional assemblies may be denied them. |
The Rats Have It |
| By MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR |
| While floods and droughts are often highlighted in the media for devastating the world’s rice production, a lesser-known culprit has been able to scurry away without being fingered for causing damage—rats. |
China's Hu to Engage in Q&A with US Media |
| By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN |
| Hu is known for his photographic memory and meticulous preparation and will likely come well-armed with stock answers to deflect questions on sensitive issues such as human rights. |
The date to convene Parliament is drawing near, but some political parties say they cannot buy ...EC asks MPs to wear national dress in Parliament sessions
Newly elected members of Parliament have reportedly been asked by the Election Commission (EC) in ...Election Commission tribunal to hear election cases
The Union Election Commission (UEC) will hear several complaints and lawsuits filed by political parties ...
Migrants missing after rights case
Malaysia deports three Burmese migrants who complained that company broke contract, while an additional two have since gone missing
Ex-child soldier jailed for desertion
Pegu man who enlisted at the age of 13 and later deserted is given a lengthy prison sentence despite practice being illegal in Burma
Children shot in Karen crossfire
Two children, including a 12-year-old, hospitalised in Payathonzu with bullet wounds sustained as they fled ongoing clashes
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