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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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