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Three soldiers get 20-year sentences for rape in Rakhine state
The military initially dismissed the incident as a fabrication, but later announced that the soldiers would be punished for the crime
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Men who raped 12-year-old refugee girl still at large, says family
The attack took place more than a week ago, but police have yet to take the perpetrators into custody
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Arakan Army and military plan in-person peace talks after online meeting
Announcement comes amid three-week lull in hostilities that has prompted cautious optimism after two years of fierce fighting
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Japanese envoy’s visit to Rakhine state raises prospect of by-election
The trip comes amid calls to extend vote to northern townships excluded from the November 8 election
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Online petition calls for release of imprisoned Rakhine leaders
Prominent Rakhine politician Dr Aye Maung and writer Wai Hin Aung are serving 20-year sentences for high treason