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Final debates begin in HK's largest security trial

Final debates begin in HK's largest security trial

November 29, 2023
Jailed Chinese lawyers get human rights award

Jailed Chinese lawyers get human rights award

November 28, 2023
Catholic peacemaker receives Mother Teresa award

Catholic peacemaker receives Mother Teresa award

November 28, 2023
Japan trials OTC sales of 'morning-after' pill

Japan trials OTC sales of 'morning-after' pill

November 28, 2023
Bangladesh crackdown on opposition raises concern

Bangladesh crackdown on opposition raises concern

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Myanmar armed group seizes China border crossing

Myanmar armed group seizes China border crossing

November 27, 2023
India tunnel collapse a 'wake-up call,' warns expert

India tunnel collapse a 'wake-up call,' warns expert

November 25, 2023
S. Korean court orders Japan to pay victims of wartime abuses

S. Korean court orders Japan to pay victims of wartime abuses

November 24, 2023
India a global leader in internet shutdowns

India a global leader in internet shutdowns

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John Zaw

John Zaw

John is a Myanmar-based journalist and has been working for UCA News since 2005. He has covered religion, interfaith, human rights, and marginalized issues and also provides commentary about peace, ethnic conflict.

Myanmar Buddhist finds Christ after fleeing conflict

Myanmar Buddhist finds Christ after fleeing conflict

Wednesday April 6, 2022, John Zaw, Mandalay
Titus San Shwe Mya and his family encountered Catholics and their charitable works after migrating from Rakhine for survival
Kachin Catholics make their mark on Myanmar's strife-torn frontier

Kachin Catholics make their mark on Myanmar's strife-torn frontier

Wednesday December 1, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Challenging violence, poverty and lack of education, Kachin Catholics have emerged from the shadows of foreign missioners
Coup fears in Myanmar after military questions poll result

Coup fears in Myanmar after military questions poll result

Friday January 29, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Army chief claims November's general election was affected by widespread voter fraud
UN agency begins review of Myanmar's rights record

UN agency begins review of Myanmar's rights record

Monday January 25, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Government urged to protect civic freedoms as it continues to violate rights and escalate attacks on democratic freedoms
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Will China's mediation in Rohingya repatriation talks bear fruit?

Will China's mediation in Rohingya repatriation talks bear fruit?

Monday January 25, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Myanmar and Bangladesh have agreed to begin repatriation in the second quarter
Kachin Christians determined to get justice for murdered teachers

Kachin Christians determined to get justice for murdered teachers

Wednesday January 20, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Six years on from the horrific crime, Myanmar's army is accused of a 'license to rape'
Myanmar's Marian celebration goes online

Myanmar's Marian celebration goes online

Wednesday January 20, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Catholics urged to pray for the success of Our Lady of Lourdes feast
Peace is possible in Myanmar, says Cardinal Bo

Peace is possible in Myanmar, says Cardinal Bo

Tuesday January 19, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Prelate calls for the 'vaccine of peace' after seven decades of civil wars
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Myanmar bishops appeal for donations to buy Covid vaccines

Myanmar bishops appeal for donations to buy Covid vaccines

Monday January 18, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Church continues to play a vital role in the fight against the contagion
Uneasy peace as Myanmar's Karen celebrate new year

Uneasy peace as Myanmar's Karen celebrate new year

Friday January 15, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Tensions rise in Karen state following renewed clashes in December that displaced nearly 4,000 people
Dreaming of a better life, desperate Rohingya risk leaving Myanmar

Dreaming of a better life, desperate Rohingya risk leaving Myanmar

Tuesday January 12, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Rights group calls for lifting of travel restrictions imposed on the persecuted Muslim minority
Church lends helping hand to Myanmar's lepers

Church lends helping hand to Myanmar's lepers

Tuesday January 12, 2021, John Zaw, Mandalay
Diocese team provides food for victims of Hansen's disease as country faces Covid surge
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