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• Controversial religion bills submitted to parliament
• Parties wrap up peace dialogue framework
• On the campaign trail, where nobody knows your name
• Jailed lawyer accuses authorities of using the law ‘as a weapon’
• Kayan New Land Party plots USDP downfall
• Hopes for peace as thousands celebrate Shan New Year in Taunggyi

Controversial religion bills submitted to parliament Posted: 01 Dec 2014 02:57 AM PST Four controversial "protection of religion" bills were forwarded to parliament at the end of November, the president's office announced last week.

Parties wrap up peace dialogue framework Posted: 30 Nov 2014 08:03 PM PST More than 50 political parties have approved a draft plan for future dialogue between the government and ethnic armed groups.

On the campaign trail, where nobody knows your name Posted: 30 Nov 2014 07:57 PM PST Candidates in Yangon municipal elections begin campaign activities but find residents know little about the December 27 vote.

Jailed lawyer accuses authorities of using the law ‘as a weapon’ Posted: 30 Nov 2014 07:40 PM PST Farmers' champion U Zaw Win has accused the government of using the law as a weapon to prevent him from representing his clients.

Kayan New Land Party plots USDP downfall Posted: 30 Nov 2014 07:15 PM PST The Kayan New Land Party will not contest next year's election but has offered to help political parties win votes to beat the Union Solidarity and Development Party in Kayah State.

Hopes for peace as thousands celebrate Shan New Year in Taunggyi Posted: 30 Nov 2014 06:51 PM PST "May all negativity and difficulties come to an end this year. May we have the strength to overcome the past year's failures. May we keep our traditional culture alive and raise our nationality."

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