Monday, February 6, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Analysis: What Role Will China Play in Burma’s Peace Process?

Posted: 06 Feb 2017 07:12 AM PST

Ethnic nationality delegates say China could put pressure on the government and army to deescalate armed conflict in Burma.

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Police Still Search for Mastermind Behind Lawyer’s Assassination

Posted: 06 Feb 2017 06:51 AM PST

Despite a second arrest related to the assassination of NLD legal advisor U Ko Ni, police still hunt for Myint Swe, who allegedly hired the gunman.

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Fleeing the Shells of War, Kachin Civilians Struggle Against Freezing Cold

Posted: 06 Feb 2017 05:16 AM PST

'I have never experienced this kind of cold in my life. It seems very long when I wait for the day to break,' says Kawt Mai, one of the IDPs.

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Uncharacteristic Clashes Break Out Between Ta’ang and Shan Allied Armed Groups

Posted: 06 Feb 2017 04:06 AM PST

Two bouts of fighting occur between the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and the Shan State Army-North (SSA-N) in Kyaukme Township.

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New Investment Law Rules to be Announced in March

Posted: 06 Feb 2017 03:55 AM PST

'We expect that more outside investors will come once these rules are approved,' says an official in the government's investment directorate.

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USDP By-Election Candidate Dies of Heart Attack

Posted: 06 Feb 2017 02:07 AM PST

Sai San Nyunt was contesting a regional seat in Mong Hsu Township, Shan State, and was preparing to begin his campaign in the constituency.

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Police Seize 4.6 Million Methamphetamine Pills From Monk

Posted: 06 Feb 2017 01:14 AM PST

The incident reportedly marks the first time in Maungdaw police records that a Buddhist monk has been apprehended for drug dealing.

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Human Rights Watch Calls for Burma Army Commanders to be Punished

Posted: 05 Feb 2017 10:58 PM PST

'These are extremely serious allegations, and we are deeply concerned,' says presidential spokesman U Zaw Htay.

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MIC Recommends Constructing Garment Factories in Sittwe

Posted: 05 Feb 2017 09:40 PM PST

MIC responds to the Central Committee for Implementation of Peace and Development in Arakan State's request for how to create local job opportunities.

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Breaking Tradition, House Speaker’s Daughter Asks for No Wedding Gifts

Posted: 05 Feb 2017 09:19 PM PST

Lower House Speaker Win Myint's daughter and her soon-to-be husband ask guests not to bring wedding gifts to the upcoming nuptials.

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Hundreds March With the Popular Movement for Peace

Posted: 05 Feb 2017 08:26 PM PST

Hundreds join a demonstration to demand an end to the fighting between the Burma Army and ethnic armed groups in the northern part of the country.

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