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SNLD members still held by TNLA, says spokesman Posted: 14 Dec 2016 03:16 AM PST Five members of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), who were allegedly arrested by the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) on Saturday, have still not been released, according to an SNLD executive member and spokesperson. Sai Lek, the spokesman for the SNLD, told Shan Herald that his party had no information about the five members who were detained by the Ta'ang rebels in the village of Pang Kwan in Kyaukme Township. "Our five party members have not yet been released," he said. "Some detainees from the villages of Mong Tat and Mong Mauk in Namtu Township were freed, but not the Pang Kwan people. However, I believe this is not a big issue, and that we can resolve the matter. After all, we are brothers who live together in Shan State." He added: "Right now, we should all be working for Shan State unity. If Shan State is destroyed, the union will also be destroyed." Two days after the alleged arrest, the SNLD released a statement demanding the TNLA release all its members and other detained civilians. The statement said that the TNLA had arrested a total of 36 people, including 24 villagers from Pang Kwan who were detained on December 10. Another 12 villagers – eleven from Mong Tat and one from Wan Nar – were allegedly arrested in Namtu Township last month. On December 13, the TNLA News and Information Department published on its website a report saying that 11 men had already been released in Namtu Township. However, it said that these men were all from Mong Kark village, and had b                                            een arrested amid fighting between TNLA troops and the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA).  According to a statement by Burma's State Counselor Information Committee on Monday, the TNLA had recruited 21 villagers from Pang Kwan. "We have a new military recruitment policy for our party," Col. Tar Phong Kyaw, a TNLA spokesperson, told The Irrawaddynews agency this week. "However, we only recruit soldiers from amongst our Ta'ang [Palaung] people. We do not recruit from the ethnic Shan villages. We are checking at the ground level to ascertain the status of those arrested in Kyaukme. If they are Shan, we will release them." TNLA is a member of the newly formed Northern Alliance, alongside the Arakan Army (AA), Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and Myanmar Nationalities Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA). The coalition has conducted synchronized offensives against the Burmese armed forces in northern Shan State since November 20. On December 7, the Shan State regional assembly voted narrowly to classify the four militias as "terrorist organizations".   However, according to Khuensai, the managing director of the Pyidaungsu Institute for Peace and Dialogue (PI), this issue will have no impact as the state or region assembly has no power to create law on terrorism matter. "The state government has no power to make laws regarding terrorism," he told Shan Herald on December 8, a day of the approval. "Just as it has no authority over home affairs, foreign affairs and legislature. Therefore, even though the Shan State government approved a motion describing the four armed groups as terrorists, it will not be mandated by law." By Shan Herald Agency for News (SNLD)

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• Japanese ANA Airline to Invest in Burma’s Air Industry
• Analysis: Debate on Terrorism Raises Questions about USDP and Army Attitudes
• Reporter Killed in Sagaing Division
• TNLA Frees 11 People Suspected of Being RCSS Militiamen
• Govt Investigation Commission Concludes First Trip to Arakan State
• State Counselor Calls Asean Ministerial Meeting
• Govt Proposes Locations for National-Level Political Dialogue
• Arakan Army Says 10 Government Soldiers Killed in Renewed Clashes
• President Appoints Two Deputy Ministers
• Rights Groups Call on Thailand to Ease Prosecution of Activists
• Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

Japanese ANA Airline to Invest in Burma’s Air Industry Posted: 13 Dec 2016 07:10 AM PST ANA will reportedly be working with a local partner, the Shwe Thanlwin Co., which operates transportation, banking and broadcast media in Burma. The post Japanese ANA Airline to Invest in Burma's Air Industry appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Analysis: Debate on Terrorism Raises Questions about USDP and Army Attitudes Posted: 13 Dec 2016 07:05 AM PST 'This could cause delays or a complete stop to the peace process that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is pushing for,' says Lower House lawmaker. The post Analysis: Debate on Terrorism Raises Questions about USDP and Army Attitudes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Reporter Killed in Sagaing Division Posted: 13 Dec 2016 05:39 AM PST Police confirm that local reporter Ko Soe Moe Tun of Eleven Media Group was beaten to death in Monywa, where he was based. The post Reporter Killed in Sagaing Division appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

TNLA Frees 11 People Suspected of Being RCSS Militiamen Posted: 13 Dec 2016 05:34 AM PST 'The SNLD said they were civilians, but we caught them last month at the Mongbaw battlefield when we raided the RCSS camps,' says a TNLA spokesman. The post TNLA Frees 11 People Suspected of Being RCSS Militiamen appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Govt Investigation Commission Concludes First Trip to Arakan State Posted: 13 Dec 2016 04:50 AM PST The delegation wraps up its first visit to Maungdaw amid doubts from rights groups that its investigation into abuses will be thorough and impartial. The post Govt Investigation Commission Concludes First Trip to Arakan State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

State Counselor Calls Asean Ministerial Meeting Posted: 13 Dec 2016 03:53 AM PST Daw Aung San Suu Kyi hosts an Asean ministerial meeting to share details of development and the conflict in Arakan State with Asean counterparts. The post State Counselor Calls Asean Ministerial Meeting appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Govt Proposes Locations for National-Level Political Dialogue Posted: 13 Dec 2016 03:19 AM PST The first round of national-level political dialogue sessions has been proposed for Karen State, Tenasserim Division and Naypyidaw. The post Govt Proposes Locations for National-Level Political Dialogue appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Arakan Army Says 10 Government Soldiers Killed in Renewed Clashes Posted: 13 Dec 2016 01:46 AM PST Burma Army spokesman Maj-Gen Aung Ye Win declines to answer questions about military operations in Arakan State. The post Arakan Army Says 10 Government Soldiers Killed in Renewed Clashes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

President Appoints Two Deputy Ministers Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:46 AM PST Burma's President U Htin Kyaw appoints deputy ministers to the President's Office and the Ministry for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation. The post President Appoints Two Deputy Ministers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Rights Groups Call on Thailand to Ease Prosecution of Activists Posted: 12 Dec 2016 09:39 PM PST More than 100 rights groups send an open letter to Thailand's Prime Minister calling on the country to ease the prosecution of human rights defenders. The post Rights Groups Call on Thailand to Ease Prosecution of Activists appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week Posted: 12 Dec 2016 07:00 PM PST A DJ fueled group run, the symphony orchestra, a gospel music festival, Latin Christmas, and several art exhibitions. The post Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Police suspect murder after Eleven Media reporter found dead
• State counsellor calls ASEAN foreign ministers meeting
• Shan political party calls for release of members, villagers allegedly held by TNLA
• Investigation commission conducts Maungdaw field visit
• Filipino photographer’s pagoda shoot prompts Facebook fury
• State counsellor’s edict set to shake up City Hall
• ‘Diplomatic zone’ land disputes under scrutiny
• Explosive materials discovered at Mandalay monastery
• Police make major narcotics seizures over the weekend
• No changes to Malaysia’s maligned visa application centre

Police suspect murder after Eleven Media reporter found dead Posted: 13 Dec 2016 04:22 AM PST A reporter for Eleven Media was found dead on the side of the road early this morning near a Monywa golf course, police have confirmed.

State counsellor calls ASEAN foreign ministers meeting Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:58 AM PST Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has called fellow ASEAN foreign ministers to a briefing over the ongoing crackdown in Rakhine State amid mounting international pressure and public spats with some neighbouring countries.

Shan political party calls for release of members, villagers allegedly held by TNLA Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:54 AM PST The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy has called for the release of five party members together with more than 30 other detainees allegedly abducted by the Ta'ang National Liberation Army.

Investigation commission conducts Maungdaw field visit Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:50 AM PST The investigative commission established to probe allegations of rights abuses in northern Rakhine State is wrapping up its three-day trip to the state after the delegation visited Maungdaw district yesterday.

Filipino photographer’s pagoda shoot prompts Facebook fury Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:49 AM PST The Ministry of Religious Affairs is investigating a Filipino photographer after complaints surfaced online that a recent Myanmar photo shoot was an affront to Buddhism.

State counsellor’s edict set to shake up City Hall Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:25 AM PST Yangon City Development Committee is in line for a shake-up, with the regional government looking to implement a top-level order to decentralise power and minimise duplication of efforts.

‘Diplomatic zone’ land disputes under scrutiny Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:15 AM PST Land now occupied by diplomats accredited to the nation's capital was once owned by farmers, many of whom are demanding compensation for property seized during military rule. The Nay Pyi Taw City Development Committee is putting together teams of government officials to help resolve confusion over who owned what, and how much they should be paid for it, according to committee representative U Min Thu.

Explosive materials discovered at Mandalay monastery Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:14 AM PST Explosive detonators and bomb-making ingredients were discovered during a police raid on a monastery in Mandalay's Maha Aung Myay township, after a public tip-off.

Police make major narcotics seizures over the weekend Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:09 AM PST Police seized about 17.5 million tablets of methamphetamine along with nearly 700 grams of heroin over the weekend in two major busts, one of which involved three foreign nationals.

No changes to Malaysia’s maligned visa application centre Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:07 AM PST Dashing hopes that the government will pressure Malaysia into dropping a pricey visa system adopted at the beginning of this year, Amyotha Hluttaw MPs were told yesterday that there is no plan to scrap the sole application processing agency or to force its hand on pricing.

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Speech by U Aung Min at U Aung Naing Oo’s Book Launch Posted: 12 Dec 2016 11:55 PM PST (November 7, 2016) Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a pleasure for me to see all of you again today and speak about what we have done together during the past four or five years. I may not be the easiest boss to work under, especially considering the type of work we do, but I am thankful to Ko Aung Naing Oo for publishing his book, and of course, for still remembering to invite me to speak at his book launch. It has been quite a journey and I think all of you will agree with me when I say that we have tried our hardest in the time we have been given. All of us knew when we started that achieving peace in Myanmar would be a long and winding road. We had to overcome many challenges between each other and sometimes within ourselves. We have also helped each other and worked together to get through what seemed at the time to be our darkest hours. So, despite the recent outbreak of fighting in the north, and even if peace seems to be further away than what we all envisioned, we must not give up working on peace. I have been asked to speak about peace to many different stakeholders in many different surroundings. And I have spoken about the technical aspects of the Myanmar peace process, what we have tried to do, how we have tried to do it, who tried to help us and who tried their best to hinder it, and whether we were successful in what we wanted to achieve. But these grand endeavors, overreaching goals and promises of the future are not possible without the dedicated people who worked on the process. Like any other process, a successful peace process requires the right people to do the right things at the right time. These human connections, both with friends across the table as well as with colleagues sitting next to me, are the ones I will remember most. I have been lucky to work with many dedicated individuals on our common journey towards peace. I have become friends, and in some cases even brothers, with those who I once considered to be enemies. From General Mutu Sae Poe to General Yawd Serk, and U David Taw who is no longer with us, I am honored to have learned from them the courage it takes to want peace. I do not want to imply that every meeting was easy or that every negotiation was successful. I remember our earliest meetings where the air hung heavy from all the tension inside the room. But little by little, we rolled up our sleeves to do the work, leaned on each other during tough times and learned to trust one another. These relationships will stay with me and remind me of what we tried to do together against all odds. To tell you a story, I remember a quiet conversation I shared with General Mutu Sae Poe many months back. It was right after the ceremony to open part of the Asia highway connecting Kawkareik to Myawaddy. We were looking at a nearby hilltop when General Mutu told me that he was commanding his troops many years back when the Army was trying to take that location. I leaned over slowly and told him that I was the Army commander who was trying to take that particular hilltop. We shared a laugh at first and then a silence of remembrance afterwards. There are moments that the words don't reach and we may never be able to explain to each other what we carry with us. But during that very personal moment, the two of us came close to understanding our joint purpose to end war. And I continue to be amazed by the threads that bind us, both seen and unseen, in war as well as in peace. Even though I may have received most of the spotlight for what we were able to accomplish during the past four years, all of you will agree with me that my own journey for peace was travelled in the company of my comrades from the Myanmar Peace Center. They need no introduction and you know who they are. And they are sitting next to you today. I, who demanded, know how hard they worked and what they have given up. We were a band of brothers, a collection of misfits from different walks of life, who fit together at a critical moment in time when Myanmar decided to chart a new course. We were at our best when everything seems most hopeless. We were at our greatest when we worked as a team. One of them, Ko Aung Naing Oo, has put out a book recording what we have done together. When he came to me and told me he was writing an insider account of the Myanmar Peace Process, I told him that he cannot write everything he knows. But of what he writes, I asked him to be honest, sincere and truthful. And Ko Aung Naing Oo has done us proud. I am also thankful that he put pen to paper and write down an account of our common journey. And we are here to celebrate it. All the best.

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• Religious Affairs Ministry to Take Legal Action Against Buddhist Sect
• Drug Bust Nabs 14 Million Amphetamine Tablets
• Private Donors Invited to Contribute to Bagan Temple Restoration
• Trade Resumes in Muse
• Authorities Seize Cache of Weapons and Ammunition in Hpa-an Bust
• President’s Office Criticizes UN Statement on Arakan State
• NLD Investigates High Profile Nepotism Cases
• NCA Signatories Against Using the Term “Terrorist Organizations”
• Indonesia Nabs Woman, Others in Thwarted Jakarta Bomb Plot 
• Burma Town Wants the Secret Out: George Orwell Slept Here 

Religious Affairs Ministry to Take Legal Action Against Buddhist Sect Posted: 12 Dec 2016 07:07 AM PST The ministry will sue the Moe Pya sect over its 'present karma' Buddhist doctrine, which it says violates the religion's teachings. The post Religious Affairs Ministry to Take Legal Action Against Buddhist Sect appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Drug Bust Nabs 14 Million Amphetamine Tablets Posted: 12 Dec 2016 06:20 AM PST Tablets are stashed inside an empty fuel tank in a truck in Padaung Township. 'There is an ongoing investigation,' says Pegu Division Chief Minister. The post Drug Bust Nabs 14 Million Amphetamine Tablets appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Private Donors Invited to Contribute to Bagan Temple Restoration Posted: 12 Dec 2016 05:57 AM PST Burma's govt will allow individual donors and private organizations to directly contribute to the renovation of more than 200 ancient Bagan temples. The post Private Donors Invited to Contribute to Bagan Temple Restoration appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Trade Resumes in Muse Posted: 12 Dec 2016 05:21 AM PST Commerce re-commences at Burma's largest border trading point, after recent clashes between govt forces and ethnic armed groups come to a halt.  The post Trade Resumes in Muse appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Authorities Seize Cache of Weapons and Ammunition in Hpa-an Bust Posted: 12 Dec 2016 04:55 AM PST 'They were our people. They have been detained at a police station,' says Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) official Khaing Aung Soe Than. The post Authorities Seize Cache of Weapons and Ammunition in Hpa-an Bust appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

President’s Office Criticizes UN Statement on Arakan State Posted: 12 Dec 2016 04:51 AM PST The President's Office spokesperson says a statement made by the UN Secretary-General's Special Advisor on Burma does not reflect reality. The post President's Office Criticizes UN Statement on Arakan State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NLD Investigates High Profile Nepotism Cases Posted: 12 Dec 2016 02:44 AM PST The National League for Democracy investigates complaints against the Mon State chief minister and Tenasserim Division's speaker and deputy speaker. The post NLD Investigates High Profile Nepotism Cases appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NCA Signatories Against Using the Term “Terrorist Organizations” Posted: 12 Dec 2016 01:05 AM PST 'We are trying to bring those ethnic armed groups who are not ready to sign the NCA into the peace process,' says KNU leader Saw Kwe Htoo Win. The post NCA Signatories Against Using the Term "Terrorist Organizations" appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Indonesia Nabs Woman, Others in Thwarted Jakarta Bomb Plot  Posted: 11 Dec 2016 11:37 PM PST 'This marks a new chapter of terrorism in Indonesia, where the suicide bombing was to be carried out by a woman,' says terrorism analyst. The post Indonesia Nabs Woman, Others in Thwarted Jakarta Bomb Plot  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Town Wants the Secret Out: George Orwell Slept Here  Posted: 11 Dec 2016 11:29 PM PST 'It is not easy to get attention from the world,' says preservationist Nyo Ko Naing. 'So it's like Katha won the lottery.' The post Burma Town Wants the Secret Out: George Orwell Slept Here  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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National News

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• Myanmar government prepares to take legal action against Daily Mail, The Independent for false stories
• Court to question Insein Prison doctor over denied bail request
• 99-million-year-old dinosaur tail fragment found in Myanmar
• Hluttaw records Shan conflict proposal
• Complaints against Tanintharyi officials tied to suspect hluttaw building tender
• ‘Enslaved’ brick workers rescued from 19-hour shifts
• Mobile roadside stores now legal and taxable in Mandalay
• Dengue fever incidence declines
• National environmental policy gets an update
• Campaign to boost literacy in southern Shan State

Myanmar government prepares to take legal action against Daily Mail, The Independent for false stories Posted: 11 Dec 2016 11:32 PM PST Furious over misreported stories that cast a bad light on Myanmar, the government is considering bringing legal action against two international news organisations, the president's spokesperson said yesterday. The articles have been used by the government to substantiate claims that international media is deliberately propagating distorted and inaccurate coverage of the Tatmadaw's crackdown against a Muslim minority in Rakhine State.

Court to question Insein Prison doctor over denied bail request Posted: 11 Dec 2016 11:08 PM PST Facing ongoing medical problems in prison, the Eleven Media CEO on trial for defamation is appealing the court's denial of bail, with his defence lawyer urging the judge to reconsider health records underpinning the request.

99-million-year-old dinosaur tail fragment found in Myanmar Posted: 11 Dec 2016 10:59 PM PST Preserved in amber and sporting feathers, a 99-million-year-old dinosaur tail was discovered in Myanmar's north by a researcher from the China University of Geosciences. The major find contributes to how paleontologists understand the evolution of plumage.

Hluttaw records Shan conflict proposal Posted: 11 Dec 2016 10:56 PM PST An urgent proposal calling for an end to fighting between the Northern Alliance-Burma and the Tatmadaw was put on the record in the Shan State Hluttaw last week, about three weeks after the renewed conflict first flared.

Complaints against Tanintharyi officials tied to suspect hluttaw building tender Posted: 11 Dec 2016 10:48 PM PST The ruling party's team to scrutinise complaints against Tanintharyi Region's parliamentary Speaker and his deputy has confirmed that a suspect tendering process for the construction of a new regional hluttaw building was among the issues raised by the complainants in a letter.

‘Enslaved’ brick workers rescued from 19-hour shifts Posted: 11 Dec 2016 10:46 PM PST Workers who claim they were starved and abused while working at a brickyard are now recuperating after local township officials secured their release. The 27 workers, many of them young women and children, said they had been forced to work from 3am to 10pm with no time off for food or rest, and were paid less than they were promised.

Mobile roadside stores now legal and taxable in Mandalay Posted: 11 Dec 2016 10:42 PM PST Mandalay vendors selling their wares out of trucks, cars and motorcycles will be permitted to operate mobile shops so long as they pay a newly announced tax to the city, the Mandalay City Development Committee has said.

Dengue fever incidence declines Posted: 11 Dec 2016 10:39 PM PST Dengue fever cases have dropped significantly over last year's regional outbreak, new figures released by the Department of Health show.

National environmental policy gets an update Posted: 11 Dec 2016 10:38 PM PST Myanmar will get a new national environmental policy in early 2017, say officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation. The retooled version will update the 22-year-old policy currently in place.

Campaign to boost literacy in southern Shan State Posted: 11 Dec 2016 10:35 PM PST A literacy project that hopes to engage more than 20,000 participants is rolling through Shan State, the Department of Alternative Education has announced.

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Commentary on "Fighting for peace in Muse, the KIA shoots itself in the foot" Posted: 11 Dec 2016 08:02 AM PST Sithu Aung Myint usually produce unbiased commentary if not always. But lately he seems to be betting more on Aung San Suu Kyi's wisdom and political outlook, plus heaping blame on the Kachin Independence Organization/Army (KIO/KIA) for not signing the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) and now for trying to safe it's skin, by trying to fight back. While siding with Suu Kyi is relatively a safe undertaking, as her popularity is still very high, even though she seems to be abandoning her liberal democratic principles, accusing the KIA of a failed decision and mismanaging it's political credential need to be looked at from a different point of view. What is KIA supposed to do when it has to endure the military heavy onslaught three months in a row? Is it a sin to employ the time tested strategy of "offensive is the best defensive"? Is collateral damage of human causality and economic disruption solely the responsibility of the KIA and northern alliance? What about the Tatmadaw's decades-long occupation and oppression of the ethnic homelands, resulting in gross human rights violations and other abuses? This latest northern alliance offensive came about as it's members are repeatedly denied the rights of participation in the peace process and conducting military pressures so that the KIA will sign the NCA and the other alliance members - Kokang or MNDAA, Palaung or TNLA and Arakan or AA - could be excluded. It is not a wonder that the alliance choose to take such actions to safe their own skin. They couldn't care less, if they are going to be annihilated like sitting ducks, by countering with such drastic actions, Survival is the name of the game. Political opinion poll is important but not as important to stay alive. The northern alliance and the KIA have simply no choice left but to fend for their own survival. Link to the story : Fighting for peace in Muse, the KIA shoots itself in the foot

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• The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (December 10)
• Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The Govt Should Give the Media Unrestricted Access’
• This Week in Parliament (Dec 5-9)

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (December 10) Posted: 09 Dec 2016 10:17 PM PST Business chiefs optimistic about growth, car assembly plants underway, connectivity to be boosted, and Vietnam government upbeat on Burma investment. The post The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (December 10) appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The Govt Should Give the Media Unrestricted Access’ Posted: 09 Dec 2016 07:42 PM PST On this week's Dateline, Irrawaddy reporters share their experiences investigating ongoing clashes in Arakan State's Maungdaw Township. The post Dateline Irrawaddy: 'The Govt Should Give the Media Unrestricted Access' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

This Week in Parliament (Dec 5-9) Posted: 09 Dec 2016 07:21 PM PST The Irrawaddy briefs you on the week that was in the national legislature. The post This Week in Parliament (Dec 5-9) appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Asia is in the Grip of a Transnational Crime Crisis – But Governments Look Away
• Rangoon Govt to Upgrade Markets With More Space for Relocated Roadside Hawkers
• Arakan Lawmakers Upset With Low 2017 Budget
• U Thein Sein Wins Award for Leadership During Burma’s Transition
• South Korea’s President Park Impeached in Parliamentary Vote
• UN Urges State Counselor to Visit Maungdaw
• Dinosaur Tail Found in Chunk of Amber
• Climate Refugees in South Asia Need Protection, Advocates Say
• Aid Groups Descend on Indonesia Quake Zone; Deaths Reach 102

Asia is in the Grip of a Transnational Crime Crisis – But Governments Look Away Posted: 09 Dec 2016 07:01 AM PST Demand for methamphetamine, ecstasy and new psychoactive substances has revitalized organized crime in the region. The post Asia is in the Grip of a Transnational Crime Crisis – But Governments Look Away appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Rangoon Govt to Upgrade Markets With More Space for Relocated Roadside Hawkers Posted: 09 Dec 2016 05:50 AM PST The Rangoon divisional government has pledged to upgrade all 176 markets in the commercial capital. The post Rangoon Govt to Upgrade Markets With More Space for Relocated Roadside Hawkers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Arakan Lawmakers Upset With Low 2017 Budget Posted: 09 Dec 2016 05:05 AM PST 'We're not even allowed to know how much money they are making by selling our state's resources. There must be more transparency,' says a lawmaker. The post Arakan Lawmakers Upset With Low 2017 Budget appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

U Thein Sein Wins Award for Leadership During Burma’s Transition Posted: 09 Dec 2016 04:48 AM PST Ex-president U Thein Sein is among the winners of the Asian Cosmopolitan Awards given out by the Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia. The post U Thein Sein Wins Award for Leadership During Burma's Transition appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

South Korea’s President Park Impeached in Parliamentary Vote Posted: 09 Dec 2016 01:54 AM PST Park is accused of colluding to pressure big businesses to donate to two foundations set up to back her policy initiatives. The post South Korea's President Park Impeached in Parliamentary Vote appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Urges State Counselor to Visit Maungdaw Posted: 09 Dec 2016 12:25 AM PST UN advisor to Burma criticizes governments 'generally defensive rather than proactive approach to providing security to the local population.' The post UN Urges State Counselor to Visit Maungdaw appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Dinosaur Tail Found in Chunk of Amber Posted: 09 Dec 2016 12:17 AM PST Some 99 million years ago, a juvenile dinosaur got its feathery tail stuck in tree resin, a death trap for the small creature. The post Dinosaur Tail Found in Chunk of Amber appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Climate Refugees in South Asia Need Protection, Advocates Say Posted: 08 Dec 2016 09:56 PM PST People forced to leave their homes because of climate change in South Asia should get the same protections as political refugees, advocates say. The post Climate Refugees in South Asia Need Protection, Advocates Say appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Aid Groups Descend on Indonesia Quake Zone; Deaths Reach 102 Posted: 08 Dec 2016 09:50 PM PST Humanitarian organizations descended on Indonesia's Aceh province Thursday as the local disaster agency called for urgent food supplies. The post Aid Groups Descend on Indonesia Quake Zone; Deaths Reach 102 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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