DVB Bulletin: Watch today’s top stories with Angus Watson
Day: December 5, 2014
Landmine victims down, but Burma still produces: ICBL
Incidents involving landmines decreased in 2014, says ICBL, both in Burma and worldwide. However, the Burmese govt is still listed as one of the last manufacturers.
France links aid to free and fair elections
France’s Minister for Development and Francophony Annick Giradin said Paris plans to increase aid to the country tenfold, but only after it has confirmed next year’s general election as free…
Don’t put words in the president’s mouth, warns govt
An announcement in state media accuses certain political party officials of putting words in President Thein Sein’s mouth and launching personal attacks on others.
And then there was light … Sittwe connects to the grid
Residents in Arakan State capital Sittwe this week began enjoying the benefits of a 24-hour supply of electricity.
Irrawaddy squats bulldozed ahead of royal visit
People living on the bank of the Irrawaddy river say they had no warning before they saw their squats bulldozed ahead of a visit by the Norwegian royals.