Highlights
Political Monitor 20 - 21 September 2016
Contesting Territories: The need for a balanced approach - EBO Background Paper No. 4/2016 - 20 September 2016
What is Panglong? - EBO Briefing Paper No. 1/2016 : also available in Burmese, Poe Kayin, Sagaw Kayin, Mon and Tai (Shan) - 12 September 2016
State or Ethnic Federalism? - EBO Briefing Paper No. 3/2016 - 31 August 2016
Panglong or the Three Kings? - EBO Briefing Paper No. 2/2016 : also available in Sagaw Kayin - 30 August 2016
The 21st Century Panglong Conference - EBO Background Paper No. 3/2016 - 9 August 2016
The UWSA and the future: Major concerns for Shan State and the NLD-led Government - EBO Background Paper No. 2/2016 - 17 May 2016
EBO 2015 Annual Report: 1-page view / 2-page view
A disturbing portent: Inter-ethnic tensions and the peace process - EBO Background Paper No. 1/2016 - 15 February 2016
News
Cut North Korea Military Ties, US Urges Myanmar
From Khaosod English/Associted Press - Sept. 29, 2016, 12:30 p.m.
Denmark will help ensure growth and peace in Myanmar
From Scandasia - Sept. 29, 2016, 12:20 p.m.
Thailand cracks down on migrant workers as anti-immigration feelings rise
From Reuters - Sept. 29, 2016, 12:20 p.m.
Ethnic Ta’ang Rights Groups Accuse Shan Armed Group of Abuse
From the Irrawaddy - Sept. 29, 2016, 12:15 p.m.
Danish funded capacity building programme launched
From Mizzima - Sept. 29, 2016, 12:10 p.m.
State counsellor bemoans charter abroad, confronts politics at home
From Myanmar Times - Sept. 29, 2016, 12:10 p.m.
Party ‘insider’ responsible for fake resignation papers: U Win Htein
From Myanmar Times - Sept. 29, 2016, 12:05 p.m.
As Arakan League for Democracy looks to reconstitute, some former members opt to stay behind with ANP
From Myanmar Times - Sept. 29, 2016, 12:05 p.m.
Minister to help settle Thabeikkyin gold mines feud
From Myanmar Times - Sept. 29, 2016, noon
Lower house passes Myanmar’s long-awaited Investment Law
From Myanmar Times - Sept. 29, 2016, 11:50 a.m.
Opinion papers
A curious about-face on sanctions By Frontier Myanmar
Suu Kyi’s Beijing Yatra heralds Panglong Conference By Malladi Rama Rao
'Orphanage tourism': fears of child exploitation boom as Myanmar opens up By Olive Holmes
Salween dams threaten river communities By Pianporn Deetes
WAR OF ESCALATION IN KACHIN STATE: Why are the guns not silent? By Sai Wansai
Work or motherhood: A Myanmar woman's cruel dilemma By Kyaw Phone Kyaw
Peace Corps comes to Myanmar By Myanmar Times
Burma’s Biggest Challenges: Civil War and Religious Intolerance By Benedict Rogers
That’s Power: Aung San Suu Kyi in Washington By Susanne Dumbleton
Burma’s broken system silent on violence against women By Libby Hogan
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