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Day: November 24, 2015
Charges upheld against Chaw Sandi Htun
Chaw Sandi Htun, the woman arrested for defamation after allegedly mocking the Burmese army’s new uniform on social media, appeared for a fifth court hearing on Tuesday.
Rallies in Mandalay, Rangoon call for an end to civil war
Renowned activist group 88 Generation Peace and Open Society (88GPOS) is planning a public movement to call for an end to civil conflict across the country.
NLD promises to reform jade mine conditions following landslide
Burma’s newly elected government reacts after a landslide swept over a mining encampment, resulting in a death toll expected to reach around 200 people.
Health fears for online activist denied bail
The defence team say Patrick Kum Jaa Lee is suffering from asthma attacks in prison, where he has been held for over a month.
Parliament hears about military secrets deal with Israel
Deputy Defence Minister Aung Thaw told the bicameral house that the Protection of Secret Information agreement would be mutually beneficial.