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• ‘Biggest Insurgent Attack in Years’ in Thai South Wounds 12 Police
• NLD Dismisses Regional Heads for By-election Blunder  
• Beyond the Ballot Box in Chaungzon Township
• 2017 By-Elections: The Wrap-Up
• Magwe Karaoke Lounge Fire Kills 15
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Alters Draft of Hate Speech Law
• Report: Rhino Horn for Sale in Mongla Wildlife Markets

‘Biggest Insurgent Attack in Years’ in Thai South Wounds 12 Police Posted: 03 Apr 2017 07:09 AM PDT CCTV footage shows what appear to be 30 insurgents surrounding a Yala police booth and firing more than 500 shots inside the building, say police. The post 'Biggest Insurgent Attack in Years' in Thai South Wounds 12 Police appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NLD Dismisses Regional Heads for By-election Blunder   Posted: 03 Apr 2017 06:59 AM PDT The All Nationals' Democracy Party (Kayah State) candidate wins a regional seat after the NLD failed to register a candidate. The post NLD Dismisses Regional Heads for By-election Blunder   appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Beyond the Ballot Box in Chaungzon Township Posted: 03 Apr 2017 06:52 AM PDT U Aung Kyi Thein of the USDP defeats the NLD in the April 1 by-election to represent Mon State's Chaungzon Township in the Lower House. The post Beyond the Ballot Box in Chaungzon Township appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

2017 By-Elections: The Wrap-Up Posted: 03 Apr 2017 05:09 AM PDT A quick round-up of the latest updated results of the weekend's by-elections from the Union Election Commission. The post 2017 By-Elections: The Wrap-Up appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Magwe Karaoke Lounge Fire Kills 15 Posted: 03 Apr 2017 03:00 AM PDT The karaoke lounge was believed to have been operating in a residential building without enough entrances and exits. The post Magwe Karaoke Lounge Fire Kills 15 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Alters Draft of Hate Speech Law Posted: 03 Apr 2017 02:26 AM PDT Religious Affairs and Culture Minister Thura U Aung Ko expects to put the draft legislation which combats hate speech before lawmakers this year. The post Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Alters Draft of Hate Speech Law appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Report: Rhino Horn for Sale in Mongla Wildlife Markets Posted: 03 Apr 2017 12:14 AM PDT Shops selling horn also stock other protected wildlife products including whole elephant tusks, carved elephant ivory and tiger skins. The post Report: Rhino Horn for Sale in Mongla Wildlife Markets appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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