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Myanmar government accused of involvement in killing Rohingya Muslims
01/05/2013 - International report

Myanmar government accused of involvement in killing Rohingya Muslims

Human Rights Watch has accused the Myanmar government of being involved in the ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims in Arakan state. In a 153 page report, the New York-based group detailed ...

St Patrick and the snakes
27/04/2013 - The Sound Kitchen

St Patrick and the snakes

Are you one of this week’s lucky winners? Are you ready to try your luck on today’s quiz question? Click on that little “Listen” arrow above, and join in!

Myanmar Buddhist-Muslim tension spreads to Indonesian camp
06/04/2013 - World news explained

Myanmar Buddhist-Muslim tension spreads to Indonesian camp

Former US president Jimmy Carter warned Friday that deadly religious violence in Myanmar was undermining the country's hard-won democratic reforms.

More fighting reported in northern Myanmar as Kachins push for autonomy
28/03/2013 - International report

More fighting reported in northern Myanmar as Kachins push for autonomy

Fighting is reported to be continuing in the far north of Myanmar as Kachin rebels continue to push for greater autonomy. Violence erupted in June 2011 along with several other ethnic ...

Myanmar denies using white phosphorous against mine protest
18/02/2013 - World news explained

Myanmar denies using white phosphorous against mine protest

Myanmar has dismissed an report that alleges security forces used white phosphorus in a crackdown on a copper mine protest last year.

Optimism for Myanmar’s economic and development prospects
16/01/2013 - World news explained

Optimism for Myanmar’s economic and development prospects

Myanmar's ethnic conflicts have hampered prospects for development and economic growth.

Aviation buffs travel to Myanmar in search of buried Spitfires
09/01/2013 - International report

Aviation buffs travel to Myanmar in search of buried Spitfires

A team of experts, led by a British aviation enthusiast, has travelled to Myanmar hoping to recover lost World War II Spitfire fighter planes.

25/12/2012 - France - Myanmar

Two French tourists injured in deadly plane crash in Myanmar

Two French tourists are among those injured in a plane crash that killed at least two people and injured 11 others in eastern Myanmar.

US to ease ban on imports from Myanmar
28/09/2012 - World news explained

US to ease ban on imports from Myanmar

The United States announced on Wednesday that it will ease a ban on imports from Myanmar, lifting its last major trade embargo on the southeast Asian nation.

Film Directors to Watch - Midi Z
17/08/2012 - World news explained

Film Directors to Watch - Midi Z

Today we take a look at a second feature film project by Midi Z, an enterprising director from an Asian country not known for its film industry, who was chosen as one of Institut de France's ...

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