The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Climbing Bagan’s Temples May Soon Be Banned
• Book Plaza to Open in Rangoon’s Lanmadaw Township
• Karen and Mon Armed Groups Strike a Deal for Peace
• Mandalay to Limit Private Thingyan Pavilions
• WFP Faces Funding Shortfall of $19 Million
• Living in America, but Dreaming of a Karen Homeland
• USDP Slammed for Misuse of Ethnic Party’s Signature on Joint Statement
• Book Review: Pathway to Peace

Climbing Bagan’s Temples May Soon Be Banned Posted: 26 Jan 2017 06:59 AM PST A ban on climbing Bagan's temples is rumored as the State Counselor denounces the activity, suggesting that viewing platforms be built instead. The post Climbing Bagan's Temples May Soon Be Banned appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Book Plaza to Open in Rangoon’s Lanmadaw Township Posted: 26 Jan 2017 04:30 AM PST One of the first book plazas in Burma, run by a young publisher and author, is scheduled to open in Rangoon's China Town. The post Book Plaza to Open in Rangoon's Lanmadaw Township appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Karen and Mon Armed Groups Strike a Deal for Peace Posted: 26 Jan 2017 02:59 AM PST KNU and MNSP agree to stop fighting, to allow villagers freedom of movement, and to invite the local government to mediate a dispute over territory. The post Karen and Mon Armed Groups Strike a Deal for Peace appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Mandalay to Limit Private Thingyan Pavilions Posted: 26 Jan 2017 02:48 AM PST The city's development committee wants to resurrect the traditional way of celebrating Burma's water festival. The post Mandalay to Limit Private Thingyan Pavilions appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

WFP Faces Funding Shortfall of $19 Million Posted: 26 Jan 2017 01:20 AM PST World Food Programme says it will not be able to continue full operations after the end of February unless they receive more funds. The post WFP Faces Funding Shortfall of $19 Million appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Living in America, but Dreaming of a Karen Homeland Posted: 26 Jan 2017 01:14 AM PST After years living in southern California, ethnic Karen former refugees return to Burma on a mission to deliver humanitarian aid and show solidarity. The post Living in America, but Dreaming of a Karen Homeland appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

USDP Slammed for Misuse of Ethnic Party’s Signature on Joint Statement Posted: 25 Jan 2017 11:27 PM PST The Ta'ang National Party disputes its signature appearing a joint statement which criticizes the government's handling of Arakan State. The post USDP Slammed for Misuse of Ethnic Party's Signature on Joint Statement appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Book Review: Pathway to Peace Posted: 25 Jan 2017 06:21 PM PST Aung Naing Oo falls short of providing real insight into Burma's complicated peace process in this collection of essays, writes Bertil Lintner. The post Book Review: Pathway to Peace appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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