The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Public Consultation Explores Potential for Future Political Party
• UN Forum Highlights Persisting Gaps in Gender Equality in Asia
• Examination of Murder Charges Begins in U Ko Ni Assassination Trial
• Living the High Life: Rangoon’s Best Rooftop Bars
• Despite State Counselor’s Announcement, UNFC Members Undecided on NCA Signing
• Three Women in Maungdaw Allege Rape by Burma Army Soldiers
• Mon State’s Bridgegate: Ethnic Politics or Realpolitik?
• By-Elections Fail to Drum Up Public Enthusiasm
• Protestors Step Up Opposition to Mon State Bridge Name
• Digging Into the By-Elections Data
• North Korean Murder Suspects Sent Home With Body of Victim
• Wanted: Reform that Benefits Karen Citizens

Public Consultation Explores Potential for Future Political Party Posted: 31 Mar 2017 09:09 AM PDT Veteran activists from the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society discuss power politics and the potential for changed civil-military relations. The post Public Consultation Explores Potential for Future Political Party appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Forum Highlights Persisting Gaps in Gender Equality in Asia Posted: 31 Mar 2017 07:43 AM PDT A high-level panel comprised of government representatives, gender experts and civil society actors from across the region is held in Bangkok. The post UN Forum Highlights Persisting Gaps in Gender Equality in Asia appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Examination of Murder Charges Begins in U Ko Ni Assassination Trial Posted: 31 Mar 2017 07:36 AM PDT The gunman and three alleged co-perpetrators are being charged in Rangoon under Article 302 of the Penal Code for homicide. The post Examination of Murder Charges Begins in U Ko Ni Assassination Trial appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Living the High Life: Rangoon’s Best Rooftop Bars Posted: 31 Mar 2017 05:45 AM PDT To appreciate the charm of Burma's commercial hub, sometimes you have to rise above the crowded streets, quite literally. The post Living the High Life: Rangoon's Best Rooftop Bars appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Despite State Counselor’s Announcement, UNFC Members Undecided on NCA Signing Posted: 31 Mar 2017 05:31 AM PDT 'We are surprised to hear that news, as we have not officially decided upon it yet,' says Nai Hong Sar, vice chairman of UNFC member group NMSP. The post Despite State Counselor's Announcement, UNFC Members Undecided on NCA Signing appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Three Women in Maungdaw Allege Rape by Burma Army Soldiers Posted: 31 Mar 2017 05:19 AM PDT Local authorities say 18 cases of alleged abuse by security forces have been filed in Maungdaw. The post Three Women in Maungdaw Allege Rape by Burma Army Soldiers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Mon State’s Bridgegate: Ethnic Politics or Realpolitik? Posted: 31 Mar 2017 05:10 AM PDT Elizabeth Rhoads offers an alternate appraisal of events surrounding the Aung San Bridge which focuses on competing political factions in the region. The post Mon State's Bridgegate: Ethnic Politics or Realpolitik? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

By-Elections Fail to Drum Up Public Enthusiasm Posted: 31 Mar 2017 04:18 AM PDT One day before nationwide by-elections, Kawhmu Township stands in stark contrast to the area in the days just before the 2015 general election. The post By-Elections Fail to Drum Up Public Enthusiasm appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Protestors Step Up Opposition to Mon State Bridge Name Posted: 31 Mar 2017 02:45 AM PDT Protestors say they will step up opposition in Mon State against the naming of a bridge across the Salween River as Gen Aung San Bridge. The post Protestors Step Up Opposition to Mon State Bridge Name appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Digging Into the By-Elections Data Posted: 31 Mar 2017 12:39 AM PDT Candidates are slightly younger, there are marginally more women, and religious diversity has taken a hit. The post Digging Into the By-Elections Data appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

North Korean Murder Suspects Sent Home With Body of Victim Posted: 30 Mar 2017 11:38 PM PDT Photographs show staff of the North Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and of North Korea's state airline Air Koryo on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The post North Korean Murder Suspects Sent Home With Body of Victim appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Wanted: Reform that Benefits Karen Citizens Posted: 30 Mar 2017 07:17 PM PDT Allegations that some Karen leaders have become relatively well-off have given rise to legitimate questions from their constituents. The post Wanted: Reform that Benefits Karen Citizens appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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National News

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• Independent candidates working hard
• Gold traders to sign petition against 5pc tax on gold foil
• Pyin Oo Lwin’s garbage collection to be done by City Development Committee
• Treat everyone equally for reconciliation: State Counsellor
• Rainstorms and strong winds expected across Myanmar
• Over 300 farmers to get land compensation
• Myanmar SMEs to get a boost from Thai bank
• Govt to set up land rental system for entrepreneurs
• Yangon judiciary system needs own land, offices
• Magnitude 4 earthquake shakes parts of Yangon

Independent candidates working hard Posted: 31 Mar 2017 12:20 AM PDT "Attaining victory or failure is not something vital for me. It's something that's rather common. The reason for me to enter [the by-election] is because I'm not satisfied with what the Red [NLD] is doing, and I can't really depend on the Green [USDP]; so I'm competing as I am not reassured with any of them," 63-year-old U Kyaw Than said boldly.

Gold traders to sign petition against 5pc tax on gold foil Posted: 31 Mar 2017 12:14 AM PDT Gold entrepreneurs and traders plan to meet next month to try and launch a petition against the imposition of a 5 percent commercial tax on highly-purified gold foil, said U Tin Tun, chairman of the Mandalay Gold Entrepreneurs Association.

Pyin Oo Lwin’s garbage collection to be done by City Development Committee Posted: 31 Mar 2017 12:10 AM PDT Pyin Oo Lwin's garbage collection system, which was handed over to be managed by a private company since February 2016, will be handled by the Pyin Oo Lwin City Development Committee beginning April 1, 2017.

Treat everyone equally for reconciliation: State Counsellor Posted: 31 Mar 2017 12:04 AM PDT State counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has said her government will continue to work for the people, using "together with the people" as its core concept.

Rainstorms and strong winds expected across Myanmar Posted: 31 Mar 2017 12:00 AM PDT Strong winds and sudden downpours are expected across much of the country today through Sunday, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology announced Thursday.

Over 300 farmers to get land compensation Posted: 30 Mar 2017 11:59 PM PDT The Nay Pyi Taw City Development Committee gave 381 farmers land compensations totalling more than K940 million for 899 acres of crop fields and farmlands which were reclaimed as they were part of forest reserve area.

Myanmar SMEs to get a boost from Thai bank Posted: 30 Mar 2017 11:57 PM PDT Market competitiveness of small and medium enterprises in Myanmar which operate in traditional ways will be developed under an MoU signed between the Central Department of Small and Medium Enterprises Development  (CDSMED) under the Ministry of Industry and KASIKORNBANK (KBank) of Thailand.

Govt to set up land rental system for entrepreneurs Posted: 30 Mar 2017 11:47 PM PDT In a meeting with the Mandalay Region Merchants and Industrialists Association, Union Minster U Kyaw Win for Planning and Finance said a land rental system will be put in place for entrepreneurs in all regions to facilitate their businesses.

Yangon judiciary system needs own land, offices Posted: 30 Mar 2017 11:43 PM PDT Yangon Region's judiciary system needs to be restructured and independent in order to function effectively, said the Region Hluttaw Judicial, Rule of law, Complaints and Appeals Scrutiny Committee (JRLCASC).

Magnitude 4 earthquake shakes parts of Yangon Posted: 30 Mar 2017 11:40 PM PDT A magnitude 4 earthquake centred four miles from northeast Twante township was felt in parts of Yangon at about 5:06pm on Thursday, according to the earthquake section of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

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Shan Herald Agency for News

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SNLD presses for votes in Kengtung Posted: 31 Mar 2017 05:10 AM PDT In a last-ditch effort to whip votes before the April 1 by-election, members of a Shan political party met with residents in Kengtung Township on March 27 and 28.  Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) chair Khun Htun Oo urged voters to elect the candidate who they feel would most clearly work in the public's interest. He was joined at the event by Nang Kham Aye, the SNLD representative for Namtu Township's Pyithu Hluttaw seat, and Loong Sai Long, the SNLD candidate for  Kyaingtong/Kengtung's consistency 2. "At the campaign event, they said that the Tiger Head [SNLD] party hopes to win the confidence of the people. The vote all depends on the desires of the people to choose who they want to represent them," said Sai Tun Yee, a local resident who attended the campaign rally. Shan State will be a hotly contested battleground this weekend. In 2015, it was an outlier to the National League for Democracy's (NLD) sweep, serving instead to propel the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy to its position as the country's fourth largest party in the national parliament. The state is also a last bastion for the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), which took the bulwark of seats in the Shan State legislature in 2015. Two townships in Shan State – Kyethi and Mong Hsu – will have their first poll in seven years this by-election, after the vote was previously cancelled due to security concerns. A total of six seats in those areas are up for grabs, two in Pyithu Hluttaw and four in the Shan State Hluttaw. In Kengtung, the only other seat free in Shan State, six parties are vying for a chance to join the state parliament. The SNLD is joined by competition from the NLD, the USDP, the Shan National Democratic Party (SNDP), the Lahu National Development Party and the Akha National Development Party (ANDP). By Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN)

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• State Counselor Pledges to Try Harder to Earn Public’s Support and Trust
• Five UNFC Members to Sign the NCA
• Police: ‘Detainees Underwent Training for Money’
• Military Officer: ‘Rambo IV’ Defames Burma Army
• Researchers: China Ivory Prices Fall on Ban, but Illegal Markets Abroad Thrive
• Days of Discontent
• New Political Order Begins in Burma
• More Than 60 From Burma Die in Malaysian Detention Camps in Two Years
• Thai Jungle Cameras Reveal New Breeding Population of Endangered Tigers
• Has the NLD Learned Nothing About Ethnic Concerns?
• World Bank Financing Arm Under Fire Over Burmese Coal Mine Link

State Counselor Pledges to Try Harder to Earn Public’s Support and Trust Posted: 30 Mar 2017 11:00 AM PDT Daw Aung San Suu Kyi emphasizes peace and reconciliation in her address on the first anniversary of the NLD govt's administration. The post State Counselor Pledges to Try Harder to Earn Public's Support and Trust appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Five UNFC Members to Sign the NCA Posted: 30 Mar 2017 08:50 AM PDT State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi makes the announcement on state-run MRTV. The post Five UNFC Members to Sign the NCA appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Police: ‘Detainees Underwent Training for Money’ Posted: 30 Mar 2017 06:50 AM PDT A former village administrator, a religious leader, and a teenager are among 17 persons on trial over alleged illegal military training in Arakan State. The post Police: 'Detainees Underwent Training for Money' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Military Officer: ‘Rambo IV’ Defames Burma Army Posted: 30 Mar 2017 05:13 AM PDT ABSDF central committee member faces defamation charges for appearing in Hollywood blockbuster alongside Sylvester Stallone in 2008. The post Military Officer: 'Rambo IV' Defames Burma Army appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Researchers: China Ivory Prices Fall on Ban, but Illegal Markets Abroad Thrive Posted: 30 Mar 2017 05:08 AM PDT The research, published on Wednesday by conservation group Save the Elephants, comes a day before China closes the last of its legal ivory factories. The post Researchers: China Ivory Prices Fall on Ban, but Illegal Markets Abroad Thrive appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Days of Discontent Posted: 30 Mar 2017 05:02 AM PDT It is time to stop living under the illusion that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her government will match expectations and bring about concrete change. The post Days of Discontent appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

New Political Order Begins in Burma Posted: 30 Mar 2017 01:38 AM PDT As today marks one year since the NLD government assumed office, The Irrawaddy revisits this commentary from the early days of the new administration. The post New Political Order Begins in Burma appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

More Than 60 From Burma Die in Malaysian Detention Camps in Two Years Posted: 30 Mar 2017 12:21 AM PDT Human rights commissioner calls for 'overhaul of the system' after data reveals 118 foreigners died in immigration detention centers from 2015-16. The post More Than 60 From Burma Die in Malaysian Detention Camps in Two Years appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thai Jungle Cameras Reveal New Breeding Population of Endangered Tigers Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:47 PM PDT Photos confirm the existence of the world's second breeding population of the critically endangered Indochinese tiger. The post Thai Jungle Cameras Reveal New Breeding Population of Endangered Tigers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Has the NLD Learned Nothing About Ethnic Concerns? Posted: 29 Mar 2017 07:34 PM PDT Matthew J Walton looks at the controversy over a bridge in Mon State. The post Has the NLD Learned Nothing About Ethnic Concerns? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

World Bank Financing Arm Under Fire Over Burmese Coal Mine Link Posted: 29 Mar 2017 07:25 PM PDT The World Bank's private sector lending arm comes under criticism in a new report over its connection to a controversial coal mining operation. The post World Bank Financing Arm Under Fire Over Burmese Coal Mine Link appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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National News

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• Finding recreation at the cool Mann Creek
• More Japanese visit Myanmar but only on business
• Hakha Education College to open in December
• 6,000 villagers to get first aid, road safety training
• ‘Start With Me’ road safety campaign to be launched
• Letpadaung demonstrators’ camps closed
• 650 factory workers sacked over strike
• Voters lacking info about candidates: EEOP survey
• Japanese loan to develop agri businesses
• Rakhine MPs reject municipal bills

Finding recreation at the cool Mann Creek Posted: 30 Mar 2017 12:15 AM PDT The Mann Creek, running through the hills, originates from the western mountain ranges. It is clear and cool, always flows and can refresh anyone regardless of age and wealth.

More Japanese visit Myanmar but only on business Posted: 30 Mar 2017 12:11 AM PDT Myanmar needs to actively promote its culture, historical heritage, leisure and other features to attract more Japanese tourists as most of the visitors from Japan are business travellers, said U Kyaw Min Htin, executive committee member ofMyanmar Tourism Marketing Committee under the Myanmar Tourism Federation.

Hakha Education College to open in December Posted: 30 Mar 2017 12:09 AM PDT The new Hakha Education College in Chin State will be ready in December, according to the Higher Education Department.

6,000 villagers to get first aid, road safety training Posted: 30 Mar 2017 12:01 AM PDT Over 6000 people living in villages along the accident-prone Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw highway will be trained in first aid and road safety by the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) and Shell Myanmar.

‘Start With Me’ road safety campaign to be launched Posted: 29 Mar 2017 11:57 PM PDT A public campaign on road safety involving the participation of every citizen will be launched on April 4 at Mahabandoola Park in Yangon, in an effort to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities on Yangon roads.

Letpadaung demonstrators’ camps closed Posted: 29 Mar 2017 11:56 PM PDT The authorities shut down demonstrators' camps on March 28, following the suspension of quarry activities in Letpadaung mine site by the General Administration Department.

650 factory workers sacked over strike Posted: 29 Mar 2017 11:51 PM PDT About 650 workers in a clothing factory in Hlaing Tharyar were fired after holding a strike to demand for a 10-day break to celebrate the Thingyan water festival.

Voters lacking info about candidates: EEOP survey Posted: 29 Mar 2017 11:49 PM PDT More than half of the voters have admitted that they don't know the plans and policies of the candidates competing in the by-election on April 1, 2017, according to the Pre-Election Voter Perception Survey done by the Election Education and Observation Partners (EEOP).

Japanese loan to develop agri businesses Posted: 29 Mar 2017 11:44 PM PDT The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation intends to provide loans to value-added agricultural businesses through a two-step loan scheme with funds from Japan, said the ministry's deputy permanent secretary U Myo Tint Tun.

Rakhine MPs reject municipal bills Posted: 29 Mar 2017 11:42 PM PDT Two bills that propose abolishing municipal laws were opposed by the Rakhine Hluttaw as they were submitted without preliminary discussions with state MPs, said State Hluttaw Legislative Committee's chair U Mya Than.

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Shan Herald Agency for News

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SNLD spokesman urges voters to support ‘local party’ Posted: 30 Mar 2017 06:20 AM PDT Sai Leik, the spokesperson for the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), today urged voters going to the polls in by-elections on Saturday to support "their local party" in Shan State. Speaking to Shan Herald on Thursday, the final day for campaigning, Sai Leik said, "From now on, our representative should be a citizen of Shan State and should be a person who is working on behalf of our nationality." He added that people in Mong Hsu, Mong Nong and Kehsi townships had lost their right to vote during the 2015 general election when polls were cancelled due to security concerns. "That's why this time they must come out and exercise their right to vote. We do not want our people to lose their rights," he said. Nicknamed the Tiger Head Party, the SNLD won a total of 40 seats in the 2015 election. For this by-election, it is running candidates to contest all seats in Mong Hsu, Mong Nong, Kehsi and Kengtung townships. Its ethnic rival, the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP), known as the White Tiger Party, will also contest all vacant seats in those same areas. Apart from the two Shan-based parties, the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), which holds a majority of seats in the Shan State Assembly, has also been rallying for its candidates in the final stages of the campaign in Shan State, as have the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) and other ethnic parties such as the Wa National Unity Party (WNUP). By Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN)

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Myanmar Now Journalist Demands Authorities Take Action Against U Wirathu
• Police Prepare for Thingyan Festivities
• One Year On, Has the NLD Failed to Live up to Expectations?
• UNFC Members Divided Over NCA
• USDP Hopes to Win Mon State By-Election
• Waiting for Grid to Arrive, Burma Villages Switch on Solar
• Treating Burma’s Drug Problem
• EU Delegation to Visit Arakan State’s Maungdaw Township
• Sagaing Chief Minister Shuts Quarries Around Letpadaung Copper Mine
• UN Investigation Can Help Move Myanmar Down the Path of Democracy

Myanmar Now Journalist Demands Authorities Take Action Against U Wirathu Posted: 29 Mar 2017 07:21 AM PDT Ko Swe Win is waiting for the authorities to punish the ultranationalist monk who has defied a ban on his silent sermons. The post Myanmar Now Journalist Demands Authorities Take Action Against U Wirathu appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Police Prepare for Thingyan Festivities Posted: 29 Mar 2017 07:14 AM PDT About 6,000 police officers will be deployed in Rangoon, collaborating with 2,000 members of the Red Cross, fire department and health ministry. The post Police Prepare for Thingyan Festivities appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

One Year On, Has the NLD Failed to Live up to Expectations? Posted: 29 Mar 2017 05:36 AM PDT Protracted conflicts in ethnic areas, fragile rule of law, and a stagnant economy are draining the hope behind Burma's first fully civilian-led government. The post One Year On, Has the NLD Failed to Live up to Expectations? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UNFC Members Divided Over NCA Posted: 29 Mar 2017 05:05 AM PDT Two UNFC members say they want to replace NCA with a completely new approach, while five aim to eventually sign the ceasefire. The post UNFC Members Divided Over NCA appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

USDP Hopes to Win Mon State By-Election Posted: 29 Mar 2017 03:35 AM PDT A USDP candidate contesting a by-election in Mon State says the former ruling party has a chance of winning if it can obtain at least 25,000 votes. The post USDP Hopes to Win Mon State By-Election appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Waiting for Grid to Arrive, Burma Villages Switch on Solar Posted: 29 Mar 2017 03:04 AM PDT Access to electricity from clean sources is changing the centuries-old way of life in thousands of rural communities across Burma. The post Waiting for Grid to Arrive, Burma Villages Switch on Solar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Treating Burma’s Drug Problem Posted: 29 Mar 2017 02:42 AM PDT As drug convictions grow alongside cases of addiction in Burma, some in government are campaigning to help rather than punish addicts. The post Treating Burma's Drug Problem appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

EU Delegation to Visit Arakan State’s Maungdaw Township Posted: 29 Mar 2017 02:26 AM PDT Delegation set to visit the locations of alleged human rights violations including the villages of Da Gyi Za and Kyee Kan Pyin. The post EU Delegation to Visit Arakan State's Maungdaw Township appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Sagaing Chief Minister Shuts Quarries Around Letpadaung Copper Mine Posted: 28 Mar 2017 11:50 PM PDT Operations at quarries around controversial copper mine in Sagaing Division halt after clashes between protesters and police. The post Sagaing Chief Minister Shuts Quarries Around Letpadaung Copper Mine appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Investigation Can Help Move Myanmar Down the Path of Democracy Posted: 28 Mar 2017 09:49 PM PDT Aung San Suu Kyi and her government can show they are committed to the rule of law by cooperating and giving access to investigators. The post UN Investigation Can Help Move Myanmar Down the Path of Democracy appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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National News

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• Hydropower plant for Homalin’s energy needs
• Traders appeal against rental fee hike
• Myanmar to export bamboo charcoal
• No more toll collection on Yangon bridges
• 37 villages to get enough water
• Factories told to close on polling day
• National Blood Centre ready for Thingyan
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi visits Kachin IDP camps
• Yangon regional bill approved
• Five more groups likely to sign NCA with government

Hydropower plant for Homalin’s energy needs Posted: 29 Mar 2017 12:13 AM PDT To meet the electricity needs of Homalin township and nearby villages in Sagaing Region, a small hydroelectric power plant will be built under the budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year, a spokesperson for the region's Chief Minister said.

Traders appeal against rental fee hike Posted: 29 Mar 2017 12:10 AM PDT Business owners at the Yadanarbon (F) Market in Mandalay's Pyigyitagun township are baffled over a 750 percent hike in shop rental fees that will come into effect starting April 1.

Myanmar to export bamboo charcoal Posted: 29 Mar 2017 12:06 AM PDT Bamboo charcoal, which contains many beneficial chemical compounds, may soon reap export revenue for Myanmar.

No more toll collection on Yangon bridges Posted: 29 Mar 2017 12:05 AM PDT Toll collection on nine bridges in Yangon Region – linking the city and townships in the outskirt – will cease starting April 1.

37 villages to get enough water Posted: 29 Mar 2017 12:00 AM PDT Thirty-seven villages from eight townships, which are among the townships in the Mandalay Region that face water shortage every year, will get access to water supply within a month, according to the region's Rural Development Department.

Factories told to close on polling day Posted: 28 Mar 2017 11:57 PM PDT Factories in Hlaing Tharyar have been told to close on polling day to allow their employees to cast their votes in the township's by-election.

National Blood Centre ready for Thingyan Posted: 28 Mar 2017 11:56 PM PDT The National Blood Centre's blood supply is ready for the Thingyan celebration, its deputy director-general Dr Thida Aung said.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi visits Kachin IDP camps Posted: 28 Mar 2017 11:53 PM PDT State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi made a rare visit to Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State, and camps of internally displaced persons (IDP) on March 28.

Yangon regional bill approved Posted: 28 Mar 2017 11:49 PM PDT The regional planning bill on the development of 33 townships in the Yangon municipality area and 12 other townships outside it as part of an urbanisation of Yangon, was yesterday approved by the regional Hluttaw.

Five more groups likely to sign NCA with government Posted: 28 Mar 2017 11:48 PM PDT Five more non-signatory groups to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) are likely to join the peace process under the civilian administration.

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