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Rumors of Burmese Troop Buildup After Maritime Verdict

Dhaka: There are rumors spreading along the border that Burma has built up its troops along the border, particularly in northern Maungdaw and Buthidaung Townships after the maritime verdict announced by the ITLOS, says a border reporter of Narinjara.
 
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Mining coral reefs for gas pipeline probably caused the deaths of two 20-feet long whale sharks

Maungdaw: Many valuable marine creatures inhabiting the Arakan coast are being killed due to the mining of coral reefs for the construction of a gas pipeline that will connect to China.
 

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The pictures were taken in two major towns of Arakan- Sittwe and Mtauk u- where A group of Arakanese launched a campaign on 16 January 2012 demanding the rights of Arakanese people from the Shwe Gas Project .
 
 

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Burma Shelters Mastermind of Arakanese and Karen Rebel Leader Assassination

Dhaka: The Burmese government has been sheltering the Indian military intelligence officer who masterminded the killing of six Arakanese and Karen ethnic rebel leaders in cold blood in 1998 on Landfall Island in the Andaman Archipelago in India.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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