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Can`t underestimate Myanmar`s progress: US

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 09:01

Acknowledging that Myanmar still has a long way to go when it comes to protection of human rights and democracy, the United States has said the progress made by the country cannot be underestimated.

Boats carrying fleeing Rohingya Muslims capsize off Myanmar

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 14:46

Several overcrowded boats carrying more than 100 Rohingya Muslims trying to escape an approaching cyclone have capsized off the coast of western Myanmar. The United Nations says only 42 are known to have survived.

Myanmar government panel recommends security boost

Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013, 14:13

A special commission appointed by Myanmar`s government to investigate sectarian violence last year has issued a list of proposals to ease tensions including doubling the number of security forces in the region.

Seven Nigerians, one Burmese arrested for drug smuggling

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 23:57

With 7 Nigerians, 1 Burmese woman`s arrest Delhi Police claimed to smash an international drug, fake currency cartel and which had registered companies using fake documents to channelise black money.

Burma frees political prisoners after EU lifts sanctions

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 13:22

Burmahas freed at least 56 political prisoners after the EU decision to lift the last of its sanctions.

Myanmar waging `ethnic cleansing` against Rohingya Muslims: HRW

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 12:24

Myanmar has waged "a campaign of ethnic cleansing" against Rohingya Muslims, a leading rights watchdog said Monday.

32 killed, 190 injured in Myanmar water festival

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 13:13

At least 32 people were killed and 190 others injured during a water festival held on the occasion of the new year in Myanmar, state media reported Saturday.

Suu Kyi starts first visit to Japan in 27 years

Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 14:14

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in Japan Saturday for a week-long visit, her first trip to the country in 27 years since she visited Japan in 1985 as a visiting scholar, media reported.

Indonesia detains Myanmar Rohingyas heading to Australia

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 15:30

An increasing number of Rohingyas have been arriving in Indonesia as they flee Buddhist-Muslim violence which erupted in their home state of Rakhine last year.

Myanmar jails trio for 14 years over unrest

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 13:26

Three people including a gold shop owner have been jailed for 14 years in connection with religious riots in Myanmar last month.

Myanmar`s Muslims `barred from Suu Kyi meet` in Japan

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 14:23

Members of Myanmar`s Muslim minority Rohingya community said that they have been barred from a gathering to welcome Aung San Suu Kyi when she visits Japan.

Over 10 Myanmar soldiers killed near Thai border

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 16:13

Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd said that Myanmar authority has contacted Thai authority over 13 Myanmar soldiers killed in Myanmar territory.