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    MP blames local authorities for Htan Gone riot
    August 26, 2013in Lead Story, News82by AYE NAI / DVB
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    MP blames local authorities for Htan Gone riot

    Local NLD representative says local authorities to blame for Sunday’s riot due to a lack of preparation in a town which is divided 50-50 among Muslims and Buddhists.

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    Rice exports down but annual forecast positive
    August 26, 2013in Archives, Lead Story, News5by THIKE ZIN
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    Rice exports down but annual forecast positive

    Adverse weather conditions and a decrease in Indian rice prices affects Burmese exports but annual shipments look to be significantly up on last year.

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    Activists slam Association Law that would ‘criminalise’ dissent
    August 26, 2013in Lead Story, News, Politics81by HANNA HINDSTROM
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    Activists slam Association Law that would ‘criminalise’ dissent

    Human Rights Watch says Association Law would force NGOs to register with a military-backed body that can arbitrarily reject applications, leaving activists vulnerable to arrest and prosecution.

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    Ethnic minorities schedule conference for September
    August 26, 2013in Lead Story, News255by NANG MYA NADI / DVB
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    Ethnic minorities schedule conference for September

    Representatives of ethnic minorities including the Shan, Karen, Chin, Mon and Karenni will hold a trust-building conference in September to discus aspects of democracy, federalism and changes to the 2008…

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    August 26, 2013in Lead Story, News, Video0by DVB and REUTERS
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    Muslim homes left smouldering after night of mob violence in Htan Gone

    Hundreds of Muslims have been made homeless in Sagaing Division after rioters looted and burned homes, shops and at least one mosque in the village of Htan Gone on Saturday…

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    Vietnam rues slow start in tapping Burmese markets
    August 26, 2013in Archives, Lead Story, News284by COLIN HINSHELWOOD / DVB
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    Vietnam rues slow start in tapping Burmese markets

    Vietnamese businesses have been slow to tackle Burma’s emerging markets and are missing opportunities while other Asian and western entrepreneurs march in, local Vietnamese media reports.

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