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Day: November 4, 2015
Burma's Muslims seek rights, security in upcoming polls
Muslim candidates have been disproportionately disqualified from running in the 8 November election in a selection process that “lacked credibility”, according to American election monitors the Carter Center.
Shwe Mann remains party candidate: USDP
Burma’s ruling party has quashed rumours that it has expelled its former chairman Shwe Mann.
Letpadan fugitive arrested in Rangoon
A leading education reform activist, who spent months in hiding, has been arrested by Rangoon police. Linn Htet Naing, also known as “James”, the vice chairman of the All Burma Federation…
Election commission moves to dispel voter list fears
The Union Election Commission has begun issuing voter slips to residents whose details appear incorrectly on the existing voter lists, in hopes of reassuring eager voters that their voice will…
Alleged racist attacks put Mon capital on edge
Community leaders in Mon State fear a spate of recent attacks are racially motivated and attempts to foment inter-communal tensions here in the run up to Burma’s 8 November polls.