Myanmar parliament approves 60-day extension in four riot-hit townships.
State of emergency extended in Meiktila Myanmar parliament approves 60-day extension in four riot-hit townships.UN praises Myanmar over child soldier issue UN praises Myanmar government for steps towards ending recruitment of child soldiers.Seven Muslims sentenced for Meiktila monk murder Seven are handed prison terms ranging from 2 to 28 years in connection with religious violence.President’s Office orders release of Nay Myo Zin Political activist is released from prison after serving just two weeks of a three-month sentence. MPs call for legislation to protect housemaids Cases rising of housemaids being abused by their employers. 20 political prisoners released, says support group Former Political Prisoners Group says a number of activists have been released from Myanmar jails. Two injured as plane overshoots runway in Shan State Suspected break failure caused a Myanma Airways passenger plane to overshoot runway at Mongshat.8 million at risk from Cyclone Mahasen: UN Myanmar announces plans to evacuate 166,000 people from areas at risk.Farmers call for return of seized lands A farmers’ forum in Meiktila issues a nine-point list of demands calling for land confiscations to be addressed.58 confirmed missing in boat accident: state media Rescuers searching for 58 missing Rohingya whose boat capsized while fleeing from cyclone. |
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