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• Third suspect arrested in murdered Eleven Media journalist’s case
• UEC discusses by-election groundwork
• Shan conflict takes toll on displaced civilians
• Heavy landmine contamination in eastern Myanmar: report
• Advocacy group drafts law seeking reparations for and recognition of political prisoners
• Storm builds over Bay of Bengal
• MCDC members to be sworn in January 6
• Female primary school teachers to be replaced in northern Rakhine

Third suspect arrested in murdered Eleven Media journalist’s case Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:40 AM PST A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the grisly murder of a Monywa-based reporter for Eleven Media.

UEC discusses by-election groundwork Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:39 AM PST Preparations for the April by-elections are now in full swing, the Union Election Commission told political parties assembled in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Advanced voter applications are being accepted, candidates have been scrutinised and 95 have been approved, and sub-committees are being assembled to proceed over the vote.

Shan conflict takes toll on displaced civilians Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:38 AM PST In one northern Shan State township fresh waves of displacement are being driven by a looming threat of heavy artillery, while nearby, thousands of IDPs have returned home to find structures razed and property destroyed.

Heavy landmine contamination in eastern Myanmar: report Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:37 AM PST Myanmar continues to produce, stockpile and use landmines, with more new casualties reported every year, according to newly published data from the Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor. Both state and non-state armed groups employ landmines, with the eastern edge of the country particularly affected.

Advocacy group drafts law seeking reparations for and recognition of political prisoners Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:36 AM PST Former political prisoners, many of whom suffered torture, are drafting a bill that would grant legal recognition to their status, and provide them with reparations such as free healthcare.

Storm builds over Bay of Bengal Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:35 AM PST With an unseasonable low pressure area brewing over the Andaman Sea and heading toward Myanmar, sudden downpours are expected in the lower half of the country through January 7, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

MCDC members to be sworn in January 6 Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:35 AM PST Four months and one disputed seat after the vote, Mandalay City Development Committee members will finally be sworn in on January 6, according to members of the municipal body.

Female primary school teachers to be replaced in northern Rakhine Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:34 AM PST More than 500 men will take on the traditional role of female primary school teachers in war-torn northern Rakhine State, the local education authority has announced. The Rakhine State Education Office has confirmed that the preference for male teachers is not related to gender discrimination, but reflects the difficulties of transportation and the security situation.

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