Two local men from Ramree, Arakan State, who were arrested over land dispute have reportedly been charged under Section 9(1) of the 1955 Government Premises (Eviction) Act at the Ramree Township Court.

The junta is making arrangements to reopen some security checkpoints along the Maungdaw-Angumaw road in Maungdaw Township, Arakan State, according to locals and truck drivers.

The Myanmar Corn Industrial Association and United Amara Bank (UAB) have cooperated to partner with local corn farmers in Zalun, Myanaung, Ingapu, Nyaungdon, Pantanaw and Maubin townships in Ayeyarwady Region this year.

The marine national park is home to about 80 rare bird species, some of which are on the verge of extinction, as well as rare turtles, fish, shrimp and crabs.

A verdict for the accused was scheduled for July 4. But the court instead scheduled another hearing for July 18 due to the lack of permission from a superior, according to family members.

As a developing country, Myanmar has good prospects for economic growth, but tough challenges exist at the same time, said Min Aung Hlaing.

“We have been questioning some people. That’s all I can tell,” said the ALP spokesman, declining to say how many people are being questioned.

He was in poor health during the trial and died because he did not get medical treatment in time, family members said.

Environmentalists say Myanmar’s armed conflict has led to an increase in airstrikes and illegal logging in ethnic areas, with large investment projects contributing to worrying deforestation. 

Chinese authorities auction off seized agricultural products on June 14, but have not yet seized the proceeds.

The UEC announced on July 3 that the MNDP had been allowed to continue standing in accordance with Section 9 of the new Political Parties Registration Law.

The regime has stepped up security in Sittwe’s Mingan Ward after three senior Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) officials were shot dead on Saturday, with junta soldiers and police personnel deployed to patrol the ward on Tuesday.

All four telecom operators in Myanmar — MPT, Ooredoo, Mytel and Atom — are installing free Wi-Fi spots for public use in Arakan State. 

“I don’t know their names. I heard the police station chief and his wife, and his two subordinates had deserted. I saw many junta soldiers searching for them today,”

Health officials have warned local people in Arakan State to exercise caution in consuming mushrooms after some cases of food poisoning have been reported in the state.

The Arakan Army (AA) has completed its first training course for officers inside Arakan State, the Information Department of the ethnic armed group said on Monday.

“Cases of dengue fever were mainly recorded in Taungup, Kyaukphyu and Sittwe townships,” said Dr. Zaw Zaw Aung, assistant director of the Arakan State DPH.

A restaurant owner and a local man were arrested for allegedly squatting on land that the junta-controlled Ministry of Construction claims ownership of in Ward 3 of Ramree Township, Arakan State.

The Three Brotherhood Alliance issued a statement on July 2 stating that they would work together in the fight against terrorism and criminal activities in their areas of control in order to protect regional stability and the lives of the local people.