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At least 11 dead in Pakistan Ramadan alms stampede

At least 11 dead in Pakistan Ramadan alms stampede

Thai firefighters, soldiers battle forest blaze

Thai firefighters, soldiers battle forest blaze

35 dead in India temple collapse

35 dead in India temple collapse

Hong Kong police deny ‘tailing’ journalists

Hong Kong police deny ‘tailing’ journalists

12 killed as fire rips through Philippine ferry

12 killed as fire rips through Philippine ferry

Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill spoils catch

Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill spoils catch

Church leaders ask Papuan rebels to free NZ pilot

Church leaders ask Papuan rebels to free NZ pilot

Japan birth drive sparks online debate

Japan birth drive sparks online debate

Indian priest arrested, diocesan official cries foul

Indian priest arrested, diocesan official cries foul

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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