The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Police Officer Detained for Alleged Rape in Shan State
• NLD Member Detained Under Telecommunications Law
• Thai Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Migrant Rights Defender Andy Hall
• Gems Emporium Expected to Attract US and EU Traders
• Burma Business Delegation Heads to Japan
• State Counselor’s Glass Table Designs an Overnight Hit
• Upcoming Karen Congress Elections Uncertain
• International Delegation Set to Wrap Up Arakan State Visit
• HRW: Peace Process Exposes Farmers to New Glut of Land Seizures

Police Officer Detained for Alleged Rape in Shan State Posted: 03 Nov 2016 07:29 AM PDT A police officer in Shan State's Hsenwi Township who allegedly raped a 16-year-old Kachin girl on Tuesday night is detained as a case is filed. The post Police Officer Detained for Alleged Rape in Shan State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NLD Member Detained Under Telecommunications Law Posted: 03 Nov 2016 05:50 AM PDT U Myo Yan Naung Thein's colleague suspects the arrest may be due to a Facebook post critical of Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing. The post NLD Member Detained Under Telecommunications Law appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thai Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Migrant Rights Defender Andy Hall Posted: 03 Nov 2016 05:39 AM PDT The court dismisses a criminal defamation case brought by the Natural Fruit Co., although Andy Hall's three-year suspended sentence remains in place. The post Thai Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Migrant Rights Defender Andy Hall appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Gems Emporium Expected to Attract US and EU Traders Posted: 03 Nov 2016 05:33 AM PDT After the lifting of US sanctions, more western jade traders have been invited to the upcoming Naypyidaw Gems Emporium. The post Gems Emporium Expected to Attract US and EU Traders appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Business Delegation Heads to Japan Posted: 03 Nov 2016 05:22 AM PDT Representatives from a number of sectors will meet with their Japanese counterparts and attend the Myanmar Business Forum in Tokyo. The post Burma Business Delegation Heads to Japan appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

State Counselor’s Glass Table Designs an Overnight Hit Posted: 03 Nov 2016 04:55 AM PDT The Ministry of Industry will produce and sell three types of glass tables designed by State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to the public. The post State Counselor's Glass Table Designs an Overnight Hit appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Upcoming Karen Congress Elections Uncertain Posted: 03 Nov 2016 04:17 AM PDT Top Karen leaders discuss postponing the 16th KNU Congress slated to take place in November over concerns new leadership could disrupt peace process. The post Upcoming Karen Congress Elections Uncertain appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

International Delegation Set to Wrap Up Arakan State Visit Posted: 03 Nov 2016 03:42 AM PDT State official said first-day visit showed 'reality not consistent' with rights abuses; US official repeated call for thorough investigation. The post International Delegation Set to Wrap Up Arakan State Visit appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

HRW: Peace Process Exposes Farmers to New Glut of Land Seizures Posted: 03 Nov 2016 01:19 AM PDT Burma's peace process opens up access to ethnic areas and leaves farmers vulnerable to powerful interests 'gaining land through questionable means.' The post HRW: Peace Process Exposes Farmers to New Glut of Land Seizures appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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