Tuesday, December 27, 2016

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Protesters Call for Resignation of Arakan State’s Regional House Speaker

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 07:50 AM PST

Demonstrators call for U San Kyaw Hla to step down over past seizures of land on which ministerial residences are to be built.

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UNFC Hosts Stakeholder Meeting to Discuss Peace Process

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 05:43 AM PST

The ethnic armed group alliance hosts a three-day stakeholder meeting in Thailand to discuss further approaches to the current peace process.

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Plans Announced for SEZ and New Airport Terminal in Southern Rangoon

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 05:36 AM PST

A divisional minister announces in parliament that the projects will take place in Kwan Chan Gone, Letkokkon, Kawhmu and Dala townships.

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Orphaned Elephant Found in Irrawaddy Division

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 03:42 AM PST

Dr. Myo Min Aung names the two-month-old calf 'Mary,' as she was found on Christmas Day.

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Vice President: Maungdaw Attacks Conspired to ‘Harm the Sovereignty of the Country’

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 02:48 AM PST

Report from head of investigation commission says October's attacks were unlike previous incidents as they involved overseas organizations.

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Women’s Federation to Undergo Overhaul

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 02:39 AM PST

The Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation will be restructured as an independent civil society organization.

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2016 in Photos

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 02:23 AM PST

The Irrawaddy's photographers never fail to capture Burma's most iconic moments.

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Eleven Media Issue Apology Over Chief Minister Article

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 12:30 AM PST

The apology comes while the group's chief executive and chief editor were denied bail in court on Article 66(d) charges.

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Muslim with Govt Links Murdered in Arakan State

Posted: 26 Dec 2016 09:11 PM PST

Two apparent government sympathizers have now been found murdered, according to State Counselor's Office.

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Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

Posted: 26 Dec 2016 06:23 PM PST

The Irrawaddy rounds up ten ways to celebrate the New Year.

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National News

National News


Eleven Media apologizes for defamation-hit editorial

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 11:30 AM PST

Eleven Media Group has issued an official letter apologizing for a November 5 editorial that prompted Yangon Region chief minister U Phyo Min Thein to file defmation charges against Eleven's CEO U Than Htut Aung and chief editor U Wai Phyo.

Northern Alliance renews call for dialogue to end Shan State conflict

Posted: 23 Dec 2016 12:58 AM PST

The Northern Alliance-Burma this week reiterated its call for a peace dialogue to resolve ongoing hostilities between its members and the Tatmadaw through political negotiations.

Taskforce to manage donor-supplied peace fund

Posted: 23 Dec 2016 12:55 AM PST

A new oversight body has been established to effectively, and more transparently, spend the US$100 million-plus provided by international donors to fund Myanmar's peace process, the State Counsellor's Office has announced.