The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Arakan Delegation Reports Findings of Observation Trip
• Police Investigate Explosion at Hpakant Jade Mining Company
• NLD Member Appears in Court for Telecommunications Charges
• Locals Campaign for Shutdown of Coal-Fired Power Plant
• Dr San San Aye: ‘We Want a Law to Prevent Gender-based Violence’
• Arakanese Activist Appeals Sedition, Defamation Case At Sittwe Court
• Trucking Associations Criticize New Regulations
• Aid to Resume in Northern Arakan

Arakan Delegation Reports Findings of Observation Trip Posted: 04 Nov 2016 10:00 AM PDT International delegates encourage the govt to resume aid, conduct an independent investigation, and ensure rule of law in Arakan State's Maungdaw area. The post Arakan Delegation Reports Findings of Observation Trip appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Police Investigate Explosion at Hpakant Jade Mining Company Posted: 04 Nov 2016 07:27 AM PDT The Kachin Independence Army rejects an allegation that its soldiers were involved in a fire that destroyed US$5 million worth of company property. The post Police Investigate Explosion at Hpakant Jade Mining Company appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NLD Member Appears in Court for Telecommunications Charges Posted: 04 Nov 2016 07:10 AM PDT An NLD member who was charged under the Telecommunications Act for insulting the army chief on Facebook appears in Rangoon's Hlaing Township Court. The post NLD Member Appears in Court for Telecommunications Charges appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Locals Campaign for Shutdown of Coal-Fired Power Plant Posted: 04 Nov 2016 06:32 AM PDT Civil society organizations and locals launch a campaign calling for the complete closure of Shan State's Tigyit coal-fired power plant. The post Locals Campaign for Shutdown of Coal-Fired Power Plant appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Dr San San Aye: ‘We Want a Law to Prevent Gender-based Violence’ Posted: 04 Nov 2016 06:23 AM PDT The Irrawaddy talks to director-general of the social welfare department about protecting victims of gender-based violence. The post Dr San San Aye: 'We Want a Law to Prevent Gender-based Violence' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Arakanese Activist Appeals Sedition, Defamation Case At Sittwe Court Posted: 04 Nov 2016 05:53 AM PDT Khaing Myo Htun and his legal team request the charges be dismissed for breaching both legal process and the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. The post Arakanese Activist Appeals Sedition, Defamation Case At Sittwe Court appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Trucking Associations Criticize New Regulations Posted: 04 Nov 2016 05:35 AM PDT A traffic enforcement committee notice prohibiting trucks on Rangoon roads during the day draws criticism. The post Trucking Associations Criticize New Regulations appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Aid to Resume in Northern Arakan Posted: 03 Nov 2016 10:55 PM PDT Diplomatic mission returns from two-day visit to area under military lockdown, calls for 'independent and credible investigation.' The post Aid to Resume in Northern Arakan appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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