The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• ‘Biggest Insurgent Attack in Years’ in Thai South Wounds 12 Police
• NLD Dismisses Regional Heads for By-election Blunder  
• Beyond the Ballot Box in Chaungzon Township
• 2017 By-Elections: The Wrap-Up
• Magwe Karaoke Lounge Fire Kills 15
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Alters Draft of Hate Speech Law
• Report: Rhino Horn for Sale in Mongla Wildlife Markets

‘Biggest Insurgent Attack in Years’ in Thai South Wounds 12 Police Posted: 03 Apr 2017 07:09 AM PDT CCTV footage shows what appear to be 30 insurgents surrounding a Yala police booth and firing more than 500 shots inside the building, say police. The post 'Biggest Insurgent Attack in Years' in Thai South Wounds 12 Police appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NLD Dismisses Regional Heads for By-election Blunder   Posted: 03 Apr 2017 06:59 AM PDT The All Nationals' Democracy Party (Kayah State) candidate wins a regional seat after the NLD failed to register a candidate. The post NLD Dismisses Regional Heads for By-election Blunder   appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Beyond the Ballot Box in Chaungzon Township Posted: 03 Apr 2017 06:52 AM PDT U Aung Kyi Thein of the USDP defeats the NLD in the April 1 by-election to represent Mon State's Chaungzon Township in the Lower House. The post Beyond the Ballot Box in Chaungzon Township appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

2017 By-Elections: The Wrap-Up Posted: 03 Apr 2017 05:09 AM PDT A quick round-up of the latest updated results of the weekend's by-elections from the Union Election Commission. The post 2017 By-Elections: The Wrap-Up appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Magwe Karaoke Lounge Fire Kills 15 Posted: 03 Apr 2017 03:00 AM PDT The karaoke lounge was believed to have been operating in a residential building without enough entrances and exits. The post Magwe Karaoke Lounge Fire Kills 15 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Alters Draft of Hate Speech Law Posted: 03 Apr 2017 02:26 AM PDT Religious Affairs and Culture Minister Thura U Aung Ko expects to put the draft legislation which combats hate speech before lawmakers this year. The post Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Alters Draft of Hate Speech Law appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Report: Rhino Horn for Sale in Mongla Wildlife Markets Posted: 03 Apr 2017 12:14 AM PDT Shops selling horn also stock other protected wildlife products including whole elephant tusks, carved elephant ivory and tiger skins. The post Report: Rhino Horn for Sale in Mongla Wildlife Markets appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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National News

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• Religious Founders’ Day celebrated for the first time in Yangon
• Govt to promote sustainable fishing
• King Thibaw mausoleum planned in Mandalay
• Increased tourists lead to higher revenue in Bagan
• NLD wins 9 seats out of 19 in by-election
• By-election was smooth, with minor hiccups: observers
• SNLD wins landslide in Shan State
• ANP’s Dr Aye Maung intends to make an impact

Religious Founders’ Day celebrated for the first time in Yangon Posted: 03 Apr 2017 12:13 AM PDT Myanmar celebrated its first Religious Founders' Day on April 2, with the event organiser Ahmadiyya Muslim Community-Myanmar hoping to promote mutual love and understanding among peoples of different faith.

Govt to promote sustainable fishing Posted: 03 Apr 2017 12:03 AM PDT A sustainable coastal fisheries project aimed at conserving coastal fish resources is being implemented by the Myanmar and Denmark governments, according to Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Tun Lwin.

King Thibaw mausoleum planned in Mandalay Posted: 03 Apr 2017 12:00 AM PDT A mausoleum for Myanmar's last monarch of the Konbaung dynasty King Thibaw is being planned at the Mandalay Palace, a descendant of the late king said.

Increased tourists lead to higher revenue in Bagan Posted: 02 Apr 2017 11:58 PM PDT The number of tourist arrivals to Bagan has increased by more than 53,000 in the 2016-17 fiscal year, compared with the year, leading to a total collection of entrance fees by over K134 billion for both years, said U Kyi Thein Ko, general secretary of the Myanmar Tourism Federation.

NLD wins 9 seats out of 19 in by-election Posted: 02 Apr 2017 11:36 PM PDT The ruling party National League for Democracy (NLD) won 9 out of the 19 seats vacant in Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw, State and Region Hluttaw in April 1 by-election.

By-election was smooth, with minor hiccups: observers Posted: 02 Apr 2017 11:28 PM PDT The by-election on April 1 proceeded and ended smoothly, although the voter turnout was low and there were minor incidents and misunderstandings.

SNLD wins landslide in Shan State Posted: 02 Apr 2017 11:21 PM PDT The ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) had a disappointing run in the Shan State by-election on April 1, when Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) won with a landslide victory.

ANP’s Dr Aye Maung intends to make an impact Posted: 02 Apr 2017 11:15 PM PDT According to the final results in Ann constituency in Rakhine State, where 4 candidates contested, Dr Aye Maung won with majority votes. The Myanmar Times Nyan Lynn Aung spoke to him about his plans and what he expects to do.

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