The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Commission Submits Myitsone Assessment Report
• New Arakanese Party Commits to Greater Youth Representation
• Opposition Party to Contest All By-election Seats
• Lawmakers Oppose Yawnghwe Haw Night Bazaar
• China’s Plans for Burma Town Hold Few Local Opportunities 
• Ethnic Alliance Holds Off on Signing Ceasefire Agreement
• Burma’s Modern History: What If…
• Philippine Leader to Honor Defense pacts with ‘Friends’ US
• Report: Prison Reforms Must Respect Human Rights
• Tata Tea Project Fails to Protect Indian Workers

Commission Submits Myitsone Assessment Report Posted: 11 Nov 2016 06:53 AM PST The commission tasked with evaluating hydropower projects on Burma's Irrawaddy River submits its first assessment report to President U Htin Kyaw. The post Commission Submits Myitsone Assessment Report appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

New Arakanese Party Commits to Greater Youth Representation Posted: 11 Nov 2016 06:22 AM PST Former ALD members host a conference to form a new party in which one-third of its central executive committee is expected to be under age 40. The post New Arakanese Party Commits to Greater Youth Representation appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Opposition Party to Contest All By-election Seats Posted: 11 Nov 2016 05:12 AM PST The USDP is looking to boost grassroots support with younger candidates and aims to field an equal number of men and women. The post Opposition Party to Contest All By-election Seats appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Lawmakers Oppose Yawnghwe Haw Night Bazaar Posted: 11 Nov 2016 05:06 AM PST Lawmakers in Shan State object to a plan to open a night bazaar inside Yawnghwe Haw, the residence of Burma's first President Sao Shwe Thaike. The post Lawmakers Oppose Yawnghwe Haw Night Bazaar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China’s Plans for Burma Town Hold Few Local Opportunities  Posted: 11 Nov 2016 03:30 AM PST China plans to construct an industrial zone, refinery and deep-sea port in Kyaukphyu, but locals fear they won't be fairly compensated for their land. The post China's Plans for Burma Town Hold Few Local Opportunities  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ethnic Alliance Holds Off on Signing Ceasefire Agreement Posted: 11 Nov 2016 01:53 AM PST After meeting with peace commission, the alliance says peace process is moving forward despite difficulties in negotiations. The post Ethnic Alliance Holds Off on Signing Ceasefire Agreement appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma’s Modern History: What If… Posted: 10 Nov 2016 10:34 PM PST Speculations over the past may be an amusing parlor game, but they can also lead us to consider how events might have been different, or the same. The post Burma's Modern History: What If… appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Philippine Leader to Honor Defense pacts with ‘Friends’ US Posted: 10 Nov 2016 09:34 PM PST Rodrigo Duterte says 'we have a military pact that would bind us' yet hints at revoking agreement that gives US troops access to Philippine bases. The post Philippine Leader to Honor Defense pacts with 'Friends' US appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Report: Prison Reforms Must Respect Human Rights Posted: 10 Nov 2016 06:45 PM PST Prison reforms currently being considered in Burma fall short of meeting international human rights standards, Amnesty International says. The post Report: Prison Reforms Must Respect Human Rights appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Tata Tea Project Fails to Protect Indian Workers Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:30 PM PST World Bank probe finds Tata Global Beverages failed to tackle exploitation of impoverished workers. The post Tata Tea Project Fails to Protect Indian Workers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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