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Day: August 24, 2016
Earthquake strikes central Burma; no reports of casualties
An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude struck central Burma on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, shaking buildings across the country and the region.
Beasts of burden – Animals suffer in monsoon too
Four Paws International and Mingalar Myanmar say they have received an unwavering number of requests in the past four months for rescue assistance, emergency food provisions, and veterinary treatment.
IED fells tree in Hpa-an; no one injured
Police are looking for whoever planted an improvised explosive device that felled a banyan tree in an industrial zone in the Karen State capital.
14 ministries face budget cuts
Burma’s parliament on Tuesday passed a bill amending the 2016 Union Budget Law to cut spending in 14 government ministries.
Shan groups warn Salween dam could fuel conflict
Shan community groups are calling for the suspension of a Chinese-backed dam on the Salween River that they say risks exacerbating conflict and environmental problems.