Monday, February 13, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


State-Run Media Misleads the Public About War, Says KIO

Posted: 13 Feb 2017 05:48 AM PST

'The Tatmadaw are telling the public that they are in a war against us because we won't sign the NCA. This is a false narrative,' says Gen. Gun Maw.

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General Aung San Statue Unveiled in Kachin State Amid Controversy

Posted: 13 Feb 2017 03:33 AM PST

The statue was built by a committee formed specifically to construct Aung San statues, with the support of the ruling National League for Democracy.

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Team to Probe Police Abuse in Arakan State

Posted: 13 Feb 2017 03:25 AM PST

The move comes after an OHCHR report alleged widespread arbitrary detention, gang rape, arson, and extrajudicial killings.

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Minister Urges Cooperation at 70th Mon National Day Celebration

Posted: 13 Feb 2017 02:26 AM PST

'I believe that our ethnic people will have courage and will move forward by working with the Union,' says Mon State Chief Minister Min Min Oo.

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Ukraine Wants Closer Military Ties with Burma, Expert Says

Posted: 13 Feb 2017 12:35 AM PST

'The Ukraine and Burma indeed have intensified their military cooperation recently,' says Kiev-based military analyst.

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Mon State Bridge Renamed After Controversy

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 11:24 PM PST

A bridge across the Salween River in Mon State will be called Yamanya Bridge after locals rejected the name Bogyoke Aung San.

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