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- News
Arakan Army admits to detaining NLD candidates and offers government a prisoner swap
The group said it would free the candidates if the government released people ‘detained unlawfully for demanding peace’ - but NLD says offer is 'absolutely inappropriate'
- In-Depth
The passing of a native son leaves USDP hard-pressed to win in Taungtha
The army-backed party still has a fighting chance in the hometown of Aung Thaung, but the NLD is favoured to win
- News
Three NLD candidates snatched by armed men while campaigning in Rakhine
Party spokesperson said he understood the three were being held on Ramree island
- News
26 USDP supporters face charges after clash with NLD rivals in Hinthada
The incident occurred during a USDP campaign rally attended by thousands of supporters of the military-backed party
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USDP campaigners pelt NLD supporter’s home with rocks in Meiktila
Incident comes amid increasing election-related violence as rights group warns it could get ‘far worse’
