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    Day: May 16, 2014

    UEC and party leaders split on campaign rules
    May 16, 2014in 2015 Elections, Lead Story, News, Politics2by TUN TUN THEIN / DVB
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    UEC and party leaders split on campaign rules

    The Union Election Commission met with more than 60 political parties in Rangoon on Thursday to discuss recently announced electoral regulations.

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    May 16, 2014in Culture, Lead Story, News, Video626by DVB
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    Leading political activist shows his artistic side

    Art lovers in Rangoon were treated to a solo exhibition by leading political activist Min Ko Naing on Wednesday

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    ECC, INGOs inspect Kaman Muslim IDP camps
    May 16, 2014in Arakan, Communal Violence, Lead Story, News175by NANG MYA NADI / DVB
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    ECC, INGOs inspect Kaman Muslim IDP camps

    The Emergency Coordination Centre, headed by Deputy Minister of Border Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Maung Ohn, has paid a visit to a displacement camp in Myebon Township near Sittwe, accompanied by…

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    Battle lines drawn on Interfaith Marriage proposal
    May 16, 2014in Analysis, Lead Story, News, Women's Issues1by SHWE AUNG and FELIZ SOLOMON / DVB
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    Battle lines drawn on Interfaith Marriage proposal

    Opposition to Burma’s proposed Interfaith Marriage Act continues to grow as the legislation moves closer to parliament.

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    May 16, 2014in DVB Debate, Lead Story, News, Society351by DVB
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    DVB Debate: The power of celebrity

    As the media industry enjoys newfound freedom following the lifting of censorship, Burmese celebrities have more opportunities to engage with topical issues and voice their opinions to their fans. DVB…

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    Former British PM accused of secret ‘advisory role’ in Burma
    May 16, 2014in Lead Story, News, Politics21by DVB
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    Former British PM accused of secret ‘advisory role’ in Burma

    Lobby group Burma Campaign UK has accused former British Prime Minister Tony Blair of playing a secretive “advisory role” to Burmese President Thein Sein

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