Seven political prisoners in Magway’s Pakokku Prison were tortured in late October, Monywa Strike Committee told DVB. The political prisoners are alleging they were beaten, electrocuted, and locked up for…
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Oil refinery zone to be permitted in Magwe Division
A new oil refinery zone is to be built in Magwe Division, a regional government minister announced this week.
Mob attacks Muslim homes in Taungdwingyi as police guard mosque
Eye-witnesses said as many as 70 people attacked the houses, carrying weapons such as machetes, while some 400 by-standers watched.
Magwe journalists sued under defamation law
Three journalists sued after a report was published alleging that local brickworks were operating illegally and destroying a riverside environment.
Magwe embezzlement accusations are politically motivated, says USDP
Denial of graft comes as incumbent chief minister threatens to sue USDP if it fails to return the missing funds.
Over $5m missing from Magwe govt coffers, says minister
Nay Myo Kyaw said that Magwe government had teamed up with the Union Parliament in launching an investigation into the missing funds.