Tuesday, June 17, 2014

National News

National News


Traffic police issued with tasers

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 06:42 PM PDT

Until now they've been armed only with whistles, but traffic police in Yangon will soon be wielding tasers in an effort to maintain order on the city's streets.

Illegal fishing nets blamed for declining catches

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 02:43 PM PDT

Illegal fishing nets are being blamed for the depletion of fish stocks off Mon State. Local fishermen say stocks have declined considerably over the past 10 years, and some days they catch no fish at all.

Amid conflict, activist to bring economic opportunities to IDPs

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 01:36 PM PDT

A social enterprise group aims to empower women in conflict by training them to produce hand-made products that will be sold in tourist hotels.

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