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• ‘No choice but to shoot them,’ official says of Rakhine manhunt for militants
• Govt claims media not restricted in Rakhine State conflict zone
• Four arrests, more bodies found after Chindwin ferry disaster
• State media gloss on Rakhine conditions blasted for ignoring ‘reality on the ground’
• Landmines, security concerns prevent return for Kayin IDPs
• Four days of clashes reported near Kyaukme
• Nationwide eye survey to be conducted next year
• Toe lost in firecracker accident
• Overseas employment agency under investigation for broken promises
• Regional MPs say Yangon government full of hot air

‘No choice but to shoot them,’ official says of Rakhine manhunt for militants Posted: 18 Oct 2016 12:40 AM PDT A senior military official yesterday defended security forces' use of lethal force in Rakhine State, saying recent killings were an appropriate response in cases where they have encountered weapons-wielding hostiles.

Govt claims media not restricted in Rakhine State conflict zone Posted: 18 Oct 2016 12:36 AM PDT Directly contradicting the experience of many reporters, including those at The Myanmar Times, Minister for Information U Pe Myint announced yesterday that the media has not been restricted within the conflict areas in Rakhine State. Military officials, however, did acknowledge that they have made reporters delete photos that they have deemed a security risk.

Four arrests, more bodies found after Chindwin ferry disaster Posted: 18 Oct 2016 12:18 AM PDT Police have announced a crackdown on ferry operators in the wake of the loss of the Aung Soe Moe Kyaw 2, which went down in the Chindwin River on October 15 with the confirmed loss, so far, of dozens of passengers.

State media gloss on Rakhine conditions blasted for ignoring ‘reality on the ground’ Posted: 18 Oct 2016 12:10 AM PDT Rights groups are concerned that "blatant falsehoods" in state media could exacerbate tensions in Rakhine State, after The Global New Light of Myanmar published a denial that Muslim residents face restrictions on their movements and are refused access to vital services.

Landmines, security concerns prevent return for Kayin IDPs Posted: 17 Oct 2016 11:52 PM PDT Although the guns have fallen silent in Hlaingbwe township, Kayin State, civilians displaced by recent conflict may be unable to return home for several months due to concerns over landmines and fears that hostilities between the Tatmadaw and a Karen armed group could reignite.

Four days of clashes reported near Kyaukme Posted: 17 Oct 2016 11:50 PM PDT In another instance of escalating clashes around the country, yesterday morning marked the fourth day of renewed hostilities between the Tatmadaw and the Ta'ang National Liberation Army in northern Shan State.

Nationwide eye survey to be conducted next year Posted: 17 Oct 2016 11:43 PM PDT The Ministry of Health and Sports plans to conduct a nationwide survey of eye health in 2017 for the first time in almost 20 years.

Toe lost in firecracker accident Posted: 17 Oct 2016 11:17 PM PDT A man lost a toe after a firecracker exploded at his feet during a festival celebrating Thadingyut, police say.

Overseas employment agency under investigation for broken promises Posted: 17 Oct 2016 11:16 PM PDT Lu Htake Moe overseas employment agency is under investigation for allegedly failing to send 300 workers to Thailand and instead leaving them stranded without work in Myawady.

Regional MPs say Yangon government full of hot air Posted: 17 Oct 2016 11:15 PM PDT Regional MPs are working to burst Yangon City Development Committee's bubble over a slated hot-air balloon field in Kandawgyi Park.

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