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• New leadership could benefit Rakhine: US
• US officer touts benefits of civilian leadership to Tatmadaw
• Thura U Shwe Mann courts ethnic leaders over divisive electoral debate
• Heritage listing to protect Pyu cities
• Myanmar better prepared after Nargis, deputy minister says
• Police inquiry may breach media law, says press council
• Mandalay, Imphal flight launch delayed
• India stands by controversial Kaladan transport project
• Police destroy drugs worth $130m – but production rising
• Another attack on traffic police

New leadership could benefit Rakhine: US Posted: 29 Jun 2014 07:20 PM PDT The appointment of a new chief minister in Rakhine State could result in the easing of some restrictions on international organisations operating in the state, a senior United States official said last week.

US officer touts benefits of civilian leadership to Tatmadaw Posted: 29 Jun 2014 07:19 PM PDT A senior United States military officer has used an address to leaders of the armed forces in Nay Pyi Taw to outline the benefits of civilian leadership of the military, as Washington continues to push for the Tatmadaw to come under civilian control as part of a larger process of professionalisation.

Thura U Shwe Mann courts ethnic leaders over divisive electoral debate Posted: 29 Jun 2014 03:27 PM PDT Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann has promised to carefully consider the objections of ethnic parties to proportional representation before supporting any changes.

Heritage listing to protect Pyu cities Posted: 29 Jun 2014 03:13 PM PDT The listing of three ancient Pyu cities as World Heritage sites will help to ensure they survive the threats posed by development, an official involved in the process said.

Myanmar better prepared after Nargis, deputy minister says Posted: 29 Jun 2014 03:11 PM PDT Myanmar is becoming more disaster resistant, attendees at the 6th Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangkok were told last week.

Police inquiry may breach media law, says press council Posted: 29 Jun 2014 03:09 PM PDT Special Branch officers have broken media laws by questioning newspaper executives about their publications, budgets and staff, a Press Council official says.

Mandalay, Imphal flight launch delayed Posted: 29 Jun 2014 02:58 PM PDT The launch of a planned air route between Mandalay and Imphal in northern India has been delayed while logistical details are finalised with Indian authorities, a Golden Myanmar Airlines official said last week.

India stands by controversial Kaladan transport project Posted: 29 Jun 2014 02:52 PM PDT An Indian embassy official has reaffirmed the country's commitment to a long-delayed infrastructure project that will connect Chin and Rakhine states with northeastern India, despite community objections and concerns.

Police destroy drugs worth $130m – but production rising Posted: 29 Jun 2014 02:47 PM PDT The government destroyed more than US$130 million worth of narcotics seized in police raids to mark the 27th anniversary of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26.

Another attack on traffic police Posted: 29 Jun 2014 02:25 PM PDT A traffic policeman is recovering from injuries sustained when a 19-year-old man allegedly attacked him with a sword outside a high school in Pyin Oo Lwin, the latest in a series of attacks against traffic officials.

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