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    Women meet to show support for acid-attack victim
    August 19, 2016in Lead Story, News, Women's Issues142by AYE LAE / DVB
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    Women meet to show support for acid-attack victim

    Supporters of a woman who suffered a horrific acid attack in Mon State three months ago gathered in Rangoon today to call for justice and an end to gender-based violence.

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    Sword attacks leave six in hospital in Lashio
    April 29, 2016in Crime, Lead Story, News1by NANG MYA NADI / DVB
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    Sword attacks leave six in hospital in Lashio

    The attacks come after a period of relative calm in the town following a crackdown on youth brawls five months ago.

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    Activists mark ‘White Ribbon Day’ across Burma
    November 25, 2015in Lead Story, News4by NAW NOREEN / DVB
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    Activists mark ‘White Ribbon Day’ across Burma

    Women’s rights groups and activists marked the International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women across Burma today.

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    November 8, 2015in 2015 Elections, Lead Story, News, Politics311by REUTERS
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    VIDEO: Muslim citizens vote in hope

    Despite many being barred from casting a vote, and few Muslim candidates contesting seats in the election, Muslim voters in Rangoon said they were hopeful.

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    Alleged racist attacks put Mon capital on edge
    November 4, 2015in 2015 Elections, Lead Story, News, Politics195by MYANMAR NOW
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    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.

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    International voices decry police crackdown on students
    March 9, 2015in Burma, Lead Story, News, Politics, Protest46by COLIN HINSHELWOOD / DVB
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    International voices decry police crackdown on students

    International rights groups condemn the violent attacks on protestors, and denounce the police for drafting in pro-government thugs to assist them.

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