Rights groups cry foul about nationality verification process, say it's being misused to exploit workers
Violence between Buddhist Rakhines, Muslim Rohingyas has killed over 170, displaced more than 10,000
United Nations Humanitarian Chief Valerie Amos visits Kachin state where ethnic fighting has displaced tens of thousands of people
Family of Nyi Nyi Lwin, known as U Gambira, say police arrested him Saturday night at his brother-in-law's house
Communal fighting in Burma's western Rakhine State has focused on plight of the Rohingya, but ethnic Kaman were also involved in clashes
An entire neighborhood burned to ground in Kyauk Phyu during October conflict, a month later residents still have not returned
Some limitations remain and American investors proceed with caution
With newly acquired wealth comes desire to flaunt preciously rare materials, researchers find
Clashes between two groups left 170 dead and over 100,000 displaced; many now worry about living side by side
US president congratulates nation's move to civilian rule, release of hundreds of political prisoners and of loosening media restrictions
Trip is seen as encouragement for President Thein Sein's reforms
ASEAN has been trying to negotiate territorial tensions with China to prevent conflicts
Burma's president blames armed groups in western Rakhine state, though analysts question that, say root causes must be addressed
ASEAN, HRW, UNHCR criticize Burmese government for inadequate handling of violence that caused over 100 deaths, destroyed thousands of homes
After years of slow negotiations, country has moved its economy away from centralized control toward market-oriented one
Death toll from sectarian clashes in Burma's coastal Rakhine state doubled to 112 with over 70 reported injured, including children
State media said communal violence has left more than 1,000 homes burned since Sunday
But analysts say conflicts in East and South China Seas are more complicated than those in Bay of Bengal
Norodom Sihanouk led his nation to independence, but also aligned himself with murderous Khmer Rouge regime
Critics say Norway, World Bank-led 'peace funds' are prioritizing development instead of lasting political solutions
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