Htun Htun Archives - The Irrawaddy

Myanmar’s Karen Activists Challenge ‘Martyr’ Protest Charges

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Burma

Three Karen activists say they will fight illegal gathering charges after unregistered Karen Martyrs’ Day commemoration in Yangon.

Lawmaker to Propose Bill Legalizing Hemp Cultivation in Myanmar

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Burma

By Htun Htun

At a meeting on Aug. 29, lawmakers, legal experts and govt officials agreed the crop has many potential benefits, but said more research is necessary.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Myanmar Military Officer

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Burma

By Htun Htun

U Hla Swe, former Tatmadaw lieutenant-colonel and USDP representative in Myanmar's Upper House, has been charged with sedition.

6 August 2019 Muslim Leader Files Suit Against Ex-Officer for ‘Hate Speech’ Against Islam

31 July 2019 Religion Ministry Done Leaving Sangha to Govern Ma Ba Tha

26 July 2019 More Than 100 Tons of Plastic Waste Enter Irrawaddy River Daily: Survey

25 July 2019 American Detained in Cannabis Plantation Case Granted Bail

3 July 2019 Final Prosecution Witnesses in Trial of Fugitive Monk to Be Heard Next Week

3 July 2019 Suu Kyi’s Older Brother Still Disputing Inheritance Decision

25 June 2019 Court Hears Sentencing Appeals for U Ko Ni Murder Conspirators

20 June 2019 ‘Other Accounts’ of Union Govt Ministries, Agencies to Be Scrapped

11 June 2019 Gov’t Lifts Ban on Plantation Teak Exports

11 June 2019 Wirathu to be Tried for Sedition in Absentia

4 June 2019 Mandalay Govt Asks Local Buddhist Authority to Keep Monks Away from Rallies

28 May 2019 Shan State Lawmakers to Discuss Draft Inle Lake Conservation Law