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• 'Economy would improve if we can increase women’s incomes': Cheery Zahau
• Tensions rise following death of monk in Rakhine
• Farmers confront minister during rally
• UEC extends voter list displays
• Youth network prepares 1300 observers
• Second monogamy case filed
• Sayadaw testifies for detained Muslim activists
• Refugee still waiting to return home
• Smoked Stone Age paintings concealed in Shan State cave
• Teams ready for annual boat race

'Economy would improve if we can increase women’s incomes': Cheery Zahau Posted: 23 Sep 2015 11:30 PM PDT Tuan Cer Sung, aka Cheery Zahau, will contest a Lower House seat in Falam Township for the Chin Progressive Party. Interview courtesy of Myanmar Now.

Tensions rise following death of monk in Rakhine Posted: 23 Sep 2015 02:30 PM PDT The death of a monk in Rakhine State in suspicious circumstances has prompted concern among residents that the incident may be used to incite more conflict.

Farmers confront minister during rally Posted: 23 Sep 2015 02:30 PM PDT Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Myint Hlaing came under pressure from constituents yesterday over allegations land had been taken from farmers and placed in his wife's name.

UEC extends voter list displays Posted: 23 Sep 2015 02:30 PM PDT In flood-struck regions, the Union Election Commission is extending the voter list display period beyond the original deadline of September 27.

Youth network prepares 1300 observers Posted: 23 Sep 2015 02:30 PM PDT The National Youth Network is to conduct a nationwide exercise in the run-up to the November elections to train and deploy electoral observers. The effort is funded by the National Democratic Institute of the United States, which is also providing training and technical support.

Second monogamy case filed Posted: 23 Sep 2015 02:30 PM PDT When Daw Aye Thet Maw heard about the newly enacted Monogamy Law she headed straight to police to strike a blow against her unfaithful husband.

Sayadaw testifies for detained Muslim activists Posted: 23 Sep 2015 02:30 PM PDT A prominent monk yesterday testified on behalf of two Muslim interfaith activists charged with violating the Unlawful Associations Act, telling a Mandalay court their visit to Kachin Independence Organisation territory was aimed at "making peace".

Refugee still waiting to return home Posted: 23 Sep 2015 02:30 PM PDT A Rohingya refugee who has chosen to leave Cambodia rather than stay as part of a controversial resettlement deal with Australia will have to wait at least another 20 days to return to Myanmar, a government official said yesterday.

Smoked Stone Age paintings concealed in Shan State cave Posted: 23 Sep 2015 02:30 PM PDT A cave near Taunggyi in southern Shan State may have been home to Stone Age artists 4000 years ago, archaeologists believe. They will start excavating the site, in the forest of Ywangan, after the rainy season ends.

Teams ready for annual boat race Posted: 23 Sep 2015 02:30 PM PDT Boat captains are already training their crews for the annual Shwe Kyet Yet boat racing festival, to be held in Mandalay's Amarapura township early next month.

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