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From the tragic death of prominent lawyer U Ko Ni to the worst disaster in the country’s aviation history, an H1N1 outbreak, and the latest deadly attacks in Rakhine State, 2017 has been a troubled year for Myanmar. [1]

Next Monday marks the first anniversary of the Myanmar junta’s enforcement of the Conscription Law, which sparked a mass exodus of young people and led to misery for countless others. [2]

Yangon — On this day in 1991, under pressure from the military regime, the National League for Democracy (NLD) announced the dismissal of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as its general secretary and canceled her party membership. [3]

In this special edition, The Irrawaddy looks at the individuals who most influenced the news headlines both locally and internationally throughout the year — from the Rakhine conflict to the murder of prominent Muslim lawyer U Ko Ni to the journalist... [4]

At the first meeting of the Electricity and Energy Development Commission this week, chairman Tin Aung San called for solar panels to be fitted during building construction as power shortages plague Myanmar. [5]

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[1] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-12-29 · 100% match

Year in Review: 2017

From the tragic death of prominent lawyer U Ko Ni to the worst disaster in the country’s aviation history, an H1N1 outbreak, and the latest deadly attacks in Rakhine State, 2017 has been a troubled year for Myanmar.

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-02-08 · 100% match

Timeline—One Year On: Key Developments in Junta’s Fast-Track Conscription

Next Monday marks the first anniversary of the Myanmar junta’s enforcement of the Conscription Law, which sparked a mass exodus of young people and led to misery for countless others.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-12-11 · 100% match

The Day Suu Kyi was Expelled from the NLD

Yangon — On this day in 1991, under pressure from the military regime, the National League for Democracy (NLD) announced the dismissal of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as its general secretary and canceled her party membership.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-12-28 · 100% match

Myanmar’s Movers and Shakers – 2017

In this special edition, The Irrawaddy looks at the individuals who most influenced the news headlines both locally and internationally throughout the year — from the Rakhine conflict to the murder of prominent Muslim lawyer U Ko Ni to the journalist

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-01-09 · 100% match

Myanmar Junta Demands Solar Panel Boost

At the first meeting of the Electricity and Energy Development Commission this week, chairman Tin Aung San called for solar panels to be fitted during building construction as power shortages plague Myanmar.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-06-01 · 100% match

NLD Patron and Former Myanmar Army Chief  U Tin Oo Dies

U Tin Oo, one of the most venerated members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) and a former commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Army, died on Saturday. He was 97.

[7] MM election.irrawaddy.com · 100% match

The Irrawaddy Burma Election 2010

The Irrawaddy recently interviewed the vice-chairman of the National League for Democracy (NLD), Tin Oo, who was formerly the chief of staff of Burma's armed forces.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2023-08-04 · 100% match

Myanmar Junta Leader Reshuffles Cabinet Days After Extending Emergency Rule

Junta boss Min Aung Hlaing has reshuffled his cabinet, including changes to the key posts of defense minister and home affairs minister, days after extending emergency rule in Myanmar for another six months on Monday.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-09-03 · 100% match

In a Free Vote, the Ruling Party Faces Failure

Burma’s ruling party is highly unlikely to win a majority in the upcoming election—provided it is free and fair. However, should their determination to rule outweigh commonsense, it may see no alternative but to engage in vote rigging.

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-06-23 · 100% match

Spring Revolution Daily News for 23 June 2025

The National Unity Government (NUG) According to Myeik District Force (1), 6 soldiers conscripted by force for the junta army, including a sergeant clerk and a second sergeant, brought weapons and defected to them.

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