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Upper House votes in favour of amending protest law
Despite public protest urging lawmakers to reject a bill amending Burma’s Peaceful Assembly and Procession Law, the Upper House of Parliament gave its seal of approval to the contentious legislation on Wednesday.
House speaker blames previous govts for financial woes
“It would be impossible to wash off the dirt that has been piling up for more than 50 years in just one morning,” said Win Myint.
Lack of rights leaves housemaids open to abuses
Thousands of girls from poor families across Burma work as maids for wealthier households, and often face gruelling working hours and abuse.
Followers of renegade monk erect stupa next to a mosque in Karen State
The move was seen as the latest provocation by Thuzana, a controversial monk whose followers built a stupa on the grounds of a church last Saturday.
Federal union the focus for new upper house speakers
Mahn Win Khaing, who was elected into the role of upper house speaker, will also serve as the chair of Burma's bicameral union parliament.
Upper house passes watered-down education bill
The upper house of parliament approves a bill amending the National Education Law; however it fell short of the demands laid down by student leaders.
