Friday, December 16, 2016

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National News

Insein Prison doctor a no-show at Eleven Media trial hearing

Posted: 16 Dec 2016 12:45 AM PST

Despite being summoned by the Tarmwe Township Court, the doctor from Insein Prison's hospital has failed to appear at the latest hearing in the trial of the CEO and editor-in-chief of Eleven Media Group, who are facing defamation charges brought by the Yangon Region government under the controversial section 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.

Commission probing Rakhine says ‘rule of law’ being observed

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 11:29 PM PST

Myanmar's military clearance operations in northern Rakhine State are being carried out "lawfully", the investigation commission led by Vice President Myint Swe concluded after wrapping up a three-day field visit to Maundgaw. The announcement comes as Human Rights Watch released a report accusing the military of complicity in the burning of villages, an accusation the commission denies.

When selling is more lucrative than protecting: Myanma Timber Enterprise and the deforestation crisis

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 11:18 PM PST

For years, Myanmar's state-owned timber giant has been subject to accusations of corruption and shadowy closed-door dealings. Environmental advocacy groups have long blamed Myanma Timber Enterprise (MTE) for operating its industry monopoly without transparency. On November 15, their allegations appeared to gain newfound teeth, substantiated by a landmark overseas lawsuit that has established a new industry precedent.

Facing the challenges of ensuring digital rights

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 11:08 PM PST

Digital rights are human rights, participants in a nationwide forum were told this week. The Myanmar Digital Rights Forum discussed the issues raised by the increasing access, in recent years, of large numbers of Myanmar citizens to the internet, social media and mobile phones.

CSOs call for greater transparency in Tanintharyi developments

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 11:04 PM PST

A Coalition of local residents has criticised two Myanmar companies and a Chinese firm for announcing plans for a number of development projects in Tanintharyi Region. In a statement issued on December 14, the residents also attacked the local ethnic armed group, the Karen National Union, for its apparent participation in the projects.

Eleven abducted Shan villagers released

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 11:01 PM PST

Eleven of 12 villagers detained in Namtu township, northern Shan State, by the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) were released this week, according to a local organisation that claims to have helped negotiate their rescue.

Child workers, labour rights violations alleged at brickyard

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 10:59 PM PST

The Ministry of Labour is planning to press charges against the owners of a Mon State brickyard, following an investigation into allegations of child labour and the subsequent rescue of 13 workers.

States, regions anxiously await budget allocations

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 10:57 PM PST

As the nation's 14 states and regions scramble to submit their budgets to the Union government for approval, the two poorest parts of the country are especially anxious to know how much they will be granted.

Economic growth could see LDC list removal by 2025: report

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 10:53 PM PST

Myanmar could shake its Least Developed Countries status by 2025, a report from United Nations' Conference on Trade and Development has predicted.

End in sight for Panda textile factory protesters

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 10:50 PM PST

After more than six months of protracted industrial action, striking workers at Mandalay's Panda Textile Factory are set to return to work after an agreement was reached this week with their employer.
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