Why India gave Myanmar’s military chief ‘king’s treatment’

Myanmar’s military commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing recently concluded an eight-day trip to India, a visit aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two nations. What is notable about the visit is how New Delhi rolled out the red carpet for the general, drawing China’s close attention. The military chief began his […]

Myanmar’s military commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing recently concluded an eight-day trip to India, a visit aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two nations. What is notable about the visit is how New Delhi rolled out the red carpet for the general, drawing China’s close attention. The military chief began his […]

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Why India gave Myanmar’s military chief ‘king’s treatment’

Myanmar’s military commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing recently concluded an eight-day trip to India, a visit aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two nations. What is notable about the visit is how New Delhi rolled out the red carpet for the general, drawing China’s close attention. The military chief began his […]

Myanmar’s military commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing recently concluded an eight-day trip to India, a visit aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two nations. What is notable about the visit is how New Delhi rolled out the red carpet for the general, drawing China’s close attention. The military chief began his […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/07/why-india-gave-myanmars-military-chief-kings-treatment/

Can growing pressure on Myanmar bring change for Rohingya?

A United Nations report released earlier this month detailed widespread human rights violations against the Rohingya population by security forces in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine State, some of which its authors claim may amount to crimes against humanity. The question now is, will it lead to any meaningful improvement in the plight of this ethnic minority?

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A United Nations report released earlier this month detailed widespread human rights violations against the Rohingya population by security forces in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine State, some of which its authors claim may amount to crimes against humanity. The question now is, will it lead to any meaningful improvement in the plight of this ethnic minority?

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Who can solve the Rohingya issue?

It will be difficult for Aung San Suu Kyi to end the violence against the Rohingya without the approval or cooperation of the Myanmar military.

It will be difficult for Aung San Suu Kyi to end the violence against the Rohingya without the approval or cooperation of the Myanmar military.

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End the blame game in Manipur

The state of Manipur has been hit by over two months of indefinite economic blockade on the national highways 2 and 37 – Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Jiribam – which are the two lifelines that connect the state with other parts of India.

The state of Manipur has been hit by over two months of indefinite economic blockade on the national highways 2 and 37 – Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Jiribam – which are the two lifelines that connect the state with other parts of India.

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End the blame game in Manipur

By Dr. Nehginpao Kipgen   The state of Manipur has been hit by over two months of indefinite economic blockade on the national highways 2 and 37 – Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Jiribam – which are the two lifelines that connect the state with other parts of India. The blockade, which is imposed by the United Naga […]

By Dr. Nehginpao Kipgen   The state of Manipur has been hit by over two months of indefinite economic blockade on the national highways 2 and 37 – Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Jiribam – which are the two lifelines that connect the state with other parts of India. The blockade, which is imposed by the United Naga […]

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India should seize the opportunity

Myanmar President Htin Kyaw has begun a four-day trip to India beginning August 27. This is the president’s first State visit to India and will be accompanied by his wife, Daw Su Su Lwin, several key ministers and senior officials.
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Myanmar President Htin Kyaw has begun a four-day trip to India beginning August 27. This is the president’s first State visit to India and will be accompanied by his wife, Daw Su Su Lwin, several key ministers and senior officials.

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Political dialogue after ten years

The central government and the Kuki armed groups – the United Peoples’ Front (UPF) and the Kuki National Organization (KNO) – began their first round of political dialogue at Ashoka hotel in New Delhi on June 15.

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The central government and the Kuki armed groups – the United Peoples’ Front (UPF) and the Kuki National Organization (KNO) – began their first round of political dialogue at Ashoka hotel in New Delhi on June 15.

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A faux pas in Manipur’s three Bills

As tensions surrounding the controversial issue of the three bills passed by the Manipur State Assembly in August last year continue to grip the state, relations between the peoples of the hill and the valley are gradually becoming divisive.

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As tensions surrounding the controversial issue of the three bills passed by the Manipur State Assembly in August last year continue to grip the state, relations between the peoples of the hill and the valley are gradually becoming divisive.

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Does Modi Govt have a solution for Manipur ?

Manipur has been plagued by different forms of agitation on the issue of Inner Line Permit System since last year. The deep division between the valley and the hill people has visibly become a serious concern over the past several months.
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Manipur has been plagued by different forms of agitation on the issue of Inner Line Permit System since last year. The deep division between the valley and the hill people has visibly become a serious concern over the past several months.

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