RANGOON — Burma’s national census agency says that as of Sunday, 85 percent of the country’s estimated population had participated in the census, which ends on Thursday. However, critics have questioned the accuracy of the data, particularly concerning religion. “We will finish collecting census ...

Negotiators on both sides of the peace process have insisted that trust and commitment remain strong, despite recent talks in Yangon failing to result in a finalized draft nationwide ceasefire and recent clashes between ethnic and Tatmadaw soldiers. The September 22-26 talks were the sixth held b...