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• On the cusp of history, younger generation faces tough choices
• In Kengtung, youth show little taste for politics – yet
• ‘Youth is one of my strengths’: U Lum Zawang
• ‘We want a real peace, not a fake one’
• Nay Pyi Taw independents back U Thein Sein for re-election
• UEC backs elections in Shan ceasefire regions
• Independent election hopeful arrested for protest
• Muslim leaders forced to halt prayers at school
• Han Jen dispute rolls on as arbitration fails to tackle pay
• Seats to go unfilled on new media council

On the cusp of history, younger generation faces tough choices Posted: 21 Oct 2015 12:40 AM PDT While relatively few youth are joining political parties, many are excited at the prospect of voting in a credible election for the first time

In Kengtung, youth show little taste for politics – yet Posted: 21 Oct 2015 12:34 AM PDT When political parties in Kengtung, eastern Shan State, are asked what they hope the election will bring, one of their responses is surprising: youth. Parties in border areas have struggled to attract young people to their ranks, but elections that bring more political freedom and less repression may encourage more young people to sign up.

‘Youth is one of my strengths’: U Lum Zawang Posted: 21 Oct 2015 12:34 AM PDT At 27, U Lum Zawang is the Kachin Democratic Party's youngest candidate, vying for the No 2 constituency seat in the Kachin State Hluttaw. He spoke to chief political correspondent Ei Ei Toe Lwin about perceptions of reform inside and outside Kachin, the dangers of campaigning in conflict zones and whether the election could lead to more powers for the currently toothless state and region parliaments

‘We want a real peace, not a fake one’ Posted: 21 Oct 2015 12:15 AM PDT U Shwe Myo Thant is secretary 2 of the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), the main armed group in Kayah State.

Nay Pyi Taw independents back U Thein Sein for re-election Posted: 21 Oct 2015 12:13 AM PDT In the heart of the nation's capital, the real governing-party candidates are running as independents, voters heard on October 18.

UEC backs elections in Shan ceasefire regions Posted: 21 Oct 2015 12:11 AM PDT The Union Election Commission has pledged that voting will go ahead next month in areas under the control of a major Shan armed group which was among eight ethnic organisations to sign last week's ceasefire agreement with the government.

Independent election hopeful arrested for protest Posted: 21 Oct 2015 12:10 AM PDT An independent candidate contesting Pyu township in Bago Region has been arrested allegedly due to her involvement in a protest that occurred nearly a year ago outside the Chinese embassy.

Muslim leaders forced to halt prayers at school Posted: 21 Oct 2015 12:10 AM PDT Muslim leaders have been warned off holding prayers at an Islamic school in Yangon after a Buddhist group tried to shut the school down altogether.

Han Jen dispute rolls on as arbitration fails to tackle pay Posted: 21 Oct 2015 12:06 AM PDT Labour disputes striking the Han Jen garment factory are far from resolved despite a district arbitration council's recent ruling that five fired union members must be rehired and compensated.

Seats to go unfilled on new media council Posted: 21 Oct 2015 12:03 AM PDT An election to decide the composition of the first Myanmar Media Council since the end of military rule will be held in Yangon today, although most positions will be decided without a vote due to a lack of candidates.

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