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Suu Kyi’s man in Rangoon under fire over transit deal with China
Two deals to import 2,000 buses from China have caused a rift within the National League for Democracy, with Rangoon Division lawmakers questioning its cost and accusing Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein of cronyism and a lack of accountability.
Mosque, Islamic school targeted for closure on Rangoon outskirts
Local authorities have asked Muslim community leaders to shutter a mosque and madrasa that they say were opened without the proper permitting in Kyun Pone Lay village, Taikkyi, a township on the outskirts of Rangoon that was the site of deadly inter-religious violence in 2013.
High-profile journalist detained at Rangoon airport
The prominent Burmese journalist Swe Win was arrested at Yangon International Airport on Sunday evening as he attempted to leave Burma, with authorities justifying his detention on the grounds that he faces trial on charges of defamation.
3,000 diagnosed with dengue fever in Rangoon, 18 died
“From early 2017 to 9 July 2017, 2,855 people have been diagnosed with dengue fever and 18 died from the virus."
Rangoon media rally in support of imprisoned journalists
The protesting journalists also launched a signature campaign, calling for the repeal of Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.
Religious tensions simmer as Rangoon madrassas remain shuttered
Two madrassas forced closed by Buddhist nationalists in late April remain shuttered, with human rights monitors say the incident shows how Burma’s 14-month-old administration is struggling to tackle discrimination against Muslims
