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Again, Rohingya Hamlets are Ablaze in Maungdaw, Western Burma

The international community is eerily quiet over the state-backed violence by Rakhine extremists against Rohingya in western Myanmar.

(MAUNGDAW, Arakan) - On 15^th March today, it is reported that again those remained houses in  Du Chee Ra Tan and its nearby hamlets after the arson on 10^th March are ablaze now. People could not approach to the flaming houses due to excessive heat.

A Rohingya witness who saw the sudden fire after explosion of balloons told Burma Times that the state-backed Rakhine extremists use chemical powder, remote controlled— balloons, airplane and butterflies— and they go away after putting them in Rohingya villages at night.

NRA-PVF Endorses Walden in Oregon Republican Primary for 2^nd Congressional District

Walden voted for H.R. 3590, “The Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act,” a bill to promote America’s hunting heritage and positively impact sportsmen in Oregon and throughout the country.

(FAIRFAX, Va.) - The National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) today announced it is endorsing Representative Greg Walden in the Republican primary in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District.

“Throughout his career, Greg has consistently opposed all attempts to ban lawfully-owned firearms and magazines,” noted Chris W. Cox, chairman of the NRA-PVF.

World Has No Idea How U.S. Decides on Wars

The world's largest-ever killing machine turns its eyes away from the machine's work and, if pushed, debates the care of the machine itself.

(WASHINGTON DC) - People from Yemen and Pakistan and elsewhere have told me, and have testified in the U.S. Congress, that they have a hard time convincing their neighbors that everyone in the United States doesn't hate them.

There are buzzing killer robots flying over their houses night and day and every now and then blowing a bunch of people up with a missile with very little rhyme or reason that anyone nearby can decipher.

Take This Action Now to Prevent War with Syria

We have seen how in Libya the "no fly zone" and "humanitarian support" turned into unending violence and an attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission. Let us express our strong opposition to this.

(WASHINGTON DC) - As we approach the March 15 end of the third year of deadly conflict in Syria, some organizations are pushing for greater US intervention and escalation of the conflict.

They have organized a concerted lobbying campaign in the halls of Congress along with public demonstrations and publicity.

Friday March 28, 2014 Will be POW Sgt. Bowe R. Bergdahl`s Twenty Eighth Birthday

Never forget America's POW held by Taliban militants.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Friday March 28, 2014 will be POW Sgt. Bowe R. Bergdahl's twenty eighth birthday. This will be his Fifth UN-Happy Birthday away from his family and friends.

We are planning an Un-Happy Birthday awareness demonstration for POW Sgt. Bowe R. Bergdahl in New York City outside of the Good Morning America studios located in Times Square on the southeast corner of 44th Street and Broadway.

US Commander Urges Patience With Afghanistan

Committee chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.), said Americans are largely unaware of the coalition accomplishments in Afghanistan that would be squandered by a hasty withdrawal.

(CAPITOL HILL VOA News) - The commander of U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan says maintaining a residual military presence in the country is desirable and feasible even if Kabul continues to delay signing a bilateral security agreement with the United States.

Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, General Joseph Dunford revealed sharp differences among lawmakers on the wisdom of continued U.S. military investment in the country.

NILC Praises Proposed Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL)

“Our national leaders must commit to providing quality care for everyone..." - Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center

(WASHINGTON DC) - The National Immigration Law Center applauds introduced legislation that would remove harmful and discriminatory barriers that now prohibit immigrants from participating in health care programs that their tax dollars support.

The Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Women and Families Act would undo poor policy that currently prevents many immigrants who are authorized to live and work in the U.S., pay taxes, and contribute to our communities from accessing affordable health coverage.

Panel Recommends Citizenship for Eligible Muslims in Rakhine State

Article 6 of the 1982 law provides for anyone who was already a citizen when it came into effect to be entitled to citizenship.

(KUALA LAMPUR Mizzima) - A panel appointed by the government to investigate violence in Rakhine State has found there was no evidence to support claims by the United Nations that dozens of Muslims were killed in Du Chee Yar Tan village in January.

The Du Chee Yar Tan Investigation Commission also recommended that eligible members of the Muslim community be granted citizenship under the relevant provisions of the 1982 Citizenship Law.

Thein Sein Lied - Political Prisoners are Still in Jail

We need the British government to apply pressure on the government of Burma to agree to the setting up of a permanent independent political prisoner review committee.

(LONDON) - When Thein Sein, the President of Burma, made his controversial visit to the UK in 2013, he promised to release all political prisoners by the end of 2013.

His promise gained him positive headlines all over the world, and earned him praise from the British government. At the end of 2013 he did release some political prisoners, and again got more positive headlines in the media.

#InternetEnemies : Take action

The Internet is a collective resource. Don’t let the “Enemies of the Internet” turn it into a weapon in the service of special interests.

(PARIS Reporters WIthout Borders) - This year’s “Enemies of the Internet”report, which Reporters Without Borders publishes every year on World Day Against Cyber-Censorship (12 March), spotlights the government units and agencies that implement online censorship and surveillance.

Attention must be drawn to the practices of these Enemies of the Internet, which usually operate in the shadows. As many people as possible must be made aware of them.