Wednesday, December 28, 2016

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Rangoon Resident Sued Under Controversial Defamation Laws

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 07:46 AM PST

A Rangoon resident is sued by two National League for Democracy lawmakers under controversial defamation laws and says the move was an abuse of power.

The post Rangoon Resident Sued Under Controversial Defamation Laws appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Could the Burmese Navy Attack Malaysia’s Food Flotilla?

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 05:45 AM PST

The President's Office spokesperson says a Malaysian pledge to send aid by sea to Maungdaw and Buthidaung could be met with a warning or violence. 

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Maungdaw Sees Third Murder in Two Weeks

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 05:30 AM PST

A Muslim man who cooperated with authorities was found dead in northern Arakan State's Maungdaw, the third murder in the area in less than two weeks.

The post Maungdaw Sees Third Murder in Two Weeks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Magwe Govt to Reconsider Roadside Tree Felling

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 05:23 AM PST

Ministers tentatively agree to cut down only about 300 of the original 503 earmarked for destruction after pressure from civil society groups.

The post Magwe Govt to Reconsider Roadside Tree Felling appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thousands Flee Burma Army Offensive in Kachin State

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 02:37 AM PST

Displaced Kachin flee camps in Waingmaw Township as Burma Army overrun Lai Hpawng outpost.

The post Thousands Flee Burma Army Offensive in Kachin State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thai Police Call off Raid on Scandal-hit Buddhist Temple

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 09:44 PM PST

Devotees of a prominent Buddhist monk wanted for suspected money laundering barricade entrances to his sprawling temple complex in a Bangkok suburb.

The post Thai Police Call off Raid on Scandal-hit Buddhist Temple appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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