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    Day: April 8, 2016

    April 8, 2016in Bullet Points, News55by DVB
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    DVB Bulletin: 8 April 2016

    Watch today’s top stories with Angus Watson.

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    Letpadan protesters released, but leaders remain behind bars
    April 8, 2016in Human Rights, Lead Story, News514by BILL O'TOOLE / DVB
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    Letpadan protesters released, but leaders remain behind bars

    Dozens of student protestors and a few high-profile activists were released today, but the fate of a number of others remains unclear.

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    Prisoners freed across Burma
    April 8, 2016in Lead Story, News, Protest36by DVB
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    Prisoners freed across Burma

    Dozens were freed from jails across Burma on Friday morning, with expectant crowds hopeful that political prisoners will join them as day goes on.

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    Vox Pop: What are your hopes for Thingyan?
    April 8, 2016in Culture, Lead Story, News447by DVB
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    Vox Pop: What are your hopes for Thingyan?

    With Thingyan approaching, DVB speaks to young people in Burma about their hopes for the celebrations.

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    Trade deficit unchanged at $5 billion in fiscal 2015-16
    April 8, 2016in Economy, Lead Story, News167by DVB
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    Trade deficit unchanged at $5 billion in fiscal 2015-16

    The trade deficit reflects the rapidly growth of Burma’s economy, with imports of construction materials accounting for roughly 40 percent of imports.

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    Thailand's system of 'legalised trafficking' failing migrants
    April 8, 2016in Analysis, Contributor, Lead Story, Migrants Issues, News, Opinion26by ANDY HALL
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    Thailand's system of 'legalised trafficking' failing migrants

    Burma’s new government should push Thailand to end exploitation of foreign workers, says migrant rights activist Andy Hall.

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