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• CSOs to hold peaceful protests ahead of Panglong summit
• Weak security protocol cause for U Ko Ni’s death, says former Hluttaw Speaker
• Textile workers to step up protests over employment contract
• CNF wants Arakan groups out of Chin state
• New energy master plan for Yangon
• Mrauk U prepares for World Heritage bid
• Court throws out increased penalty for underage rape
• Meinmahla Kyun wildlife sanctuary designated Ramsar site
• Plans to make Bagan UNESCO World Heritage site under study
• Social Welfare Ministry to fight disability discrimination in schools

CSOs to hold peaceful protests ahead of Panglong summit Posted: 03 Feb 2017 01:00 AM PST Civil society groups will launch coordinated peaceful protests around Myanmar on February 4, calling for an end to decades of armed conflict. Demonstrations are set to be held in major cities, including Yangon and Mawlamyine.

Weak security protocol cause for U Ko Ni’s death, says former Hluttaw Speaker Posted: 03 Feb 2017 12:58 AM PST Outdated and weak security laws in the country are to be blamed for the death of National League for Democracy legal adviser U Ko Ni, said former Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Aung Myint on February 2.

Textile workers to step up protests over employment contract Posted: 03 Feb 2017 12:57 AM PST Disgruntled workers at the Panda Textile factory in Singaing township said they will step up protests against the management for not honouring the renegotiated employment agreement which was overseen by the Mandalay Region government.

CNF wants Arakan groups out of Chin state Posted: 03 Feb 2017 12:57 AM PST The Chin National Front (CNF) has demanded the pullout of Arakanese armed groups from the  Paletwa township in Chin state, saying skirmishes between the groups and government army have caused residents to flee their homes.

New energy master plan for Yangon Posted: 03 Feb 2017 12:56 AM PST A master plan to allow local and foreign investors to have a stake in the energy and electricity sector is underway for the Yangon Region as power consumption continues to surge in the capital city.

Mrauk U prepares for World Heritage bid Posted: 03 Feb 2017 12:55 AM PST The ancient Mrauk U temple zone in Rakhine State will be the subject of a bid for UNESCO World Heritage Status, with a team of experts set to begin surveying work with a view to drafting an application.

Court throws out increased penalty for underage rape Posted: 03 Feb 2017 12:55 AM PST An attempt to amend existing rape laws to allow for harsher penalties for underage rape was rejected after a Supreme Court judge disqualified the proposal on grounds that it was submitted in the wrong language.

Meinmahla Kyun wildlife sanctuary designated Ramsar site Posted: 03 Feb 2017 12:54 AM PST The Meinmahla Kyun wetland reserve in Ayeyarwady Region has been designated a Ramsar site, joining two other such sites in Myanmar.

Plans to make Bagan UNESCO World Heritage site under study Posted: 03 Feb 2017 12:54 AM PST A draft plan including three out of six criteria needed to propose Bagan as one of the World Heritage sites will be submitted to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in September, said U Thein Lwin, deputy director general of the Department of Archaeology, National Museum and Library.

Social Welfare Ministry to fight disability discrimination in schools Posted: 03 Feb 2017 12:49 AM PST The department of Higher Education says it is looking to root out discriminatory admissions policies at education colleges, after prompting from disability rights activists.

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