Friday, November 4, 2016

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.'

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National News

Yangon transport authority mulls playing matchmaker with bus line operators

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 01:39 AM PDT

The Yangon Region Transport Authority (YRTA) is encouraging smaller bus companies to collaborate in their application to form the new public-private partnership firms that will operate a revamped public bus system.

Last Messenger newspaper shutters

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 01:30 AM PDT

The Messenger Weekly Journal will shut down at the end of this month.

Thailand told to consult Kayin on contested parkland

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 01:29 AM PDT

An attempt by Thailand to absorb a large chunk of Myanmar land by having it declared part of a Thai heritage site has apparently suffered a setback. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in Paris, has asked Thailand to go back to the drawing board.

Kayin farmers criminalised for fighting land grabs: HRW report

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 01:27 AM PDT

Kayin State villagers are losing their land and are routinely persecuted through threats, arson and arbitrary arrest if they attempt to fight the unlawful seizures, according to a report released by an international rights group yesterday.

Yangon labour department has launched 60 lawsuits against errant factories

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 01:26 AM PDT

After repeated, flagrant violations of the labour laws, 60 recalcitrant factories in Yangon have been slapped with lawsuits so far this year by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population, a government official told The Myanmar Times yesterday.

Ava trial hears of 2014 complaint

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 01:24 AM PDT

As the high-profile Ava Tailoring shop abuse trial enters its sixth week, a local administrator gave testimony yesterday about a 2014 complaint, which appeared to complicate allegations that the child maids were enslaved against their will.

KIA denies involvement in Hpakant jade mine blast

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 01:08 AM PDT

A November 2 attack on a Hpakant gem company site has been pinned on the Kachin Independence Army – an allegation the group vigorously denies.

NLD member charged for defamation

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 01:07 AM PDT

A Senior National League for Democracy official has been charged with defamation in relation to a Facebook post suggesting the Tatmadaw chief resign, according to Hlaing township police.

Civilians injured amid fresh clashes

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 01:06 AM PDT

Four Civilians have been injured in Homein village, Namhsan township, as fresh clashes have erupted in the area.

JMC looks into mass detention case and RCSS clashes

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 01:04 AM PDT

The nation ceasefire agreement's Joint Monitoring Committee has sent a team to investigate clashes between the Tatmadaw and the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) as part of its mandate under the accord.
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