A committee has been formed to counter Union Solidarity and Development Party accusations that teachers assigned to polling stations committed electoral fraud.
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HK Activists Agnes Chow, Joshua Wong Jailed for 2019 Protest
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Hong Kong democracy activists Agnes Chow and Joshua Wong have been jailed for 10 and 13.5 months respectively for their roles in an unauthorized protest last year.
Japan Enacts Law to Make Coronavirus Vaccines Free to Residents
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The Japanese government will foot the bill to vaccinate all residents for free following the passage of a law by the Diet on Wednesday.
Chief of Myanmar’s Anti-Corruption Commission Steps Down
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U Aung Kyi has resigned as chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission after earning praise from the public as a committed graft-buster.
Lunch With a Myanmar Princess
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To mark Tuesday’s passing of June Bellamy, or Yadana Nat Mei, a princess and one of Myanmar dictator Ne Win’s wives, The Irrawaddy republishes a 2019 interview with her.
Myanmar Military Chief Promises to Ease Return of Kachin IDPs
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In a meeting with religious leader Rev. Dr. Hkalam Samson, Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing vowed to seek peace with the KIA and to clear landmines so that IDPs can return home.
Myanmar Military Launches Review of Election After Proxy Party Cries Foul
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The Tatmadaw has called on the Union Election Commission to release documents related to voting in hundreds of constituencies where troops cast ballots.
Myanmar’s Military Refuses to Comment on Chief’s Retirement
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Senior General Min Aung Hlaing reaches retirement age next year but it is unknown if he will step down.
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