The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• More Than 100 Rapes Reported Across Burma in January
• Certificates of Identity to be Issued to Migrant Workers in Thailand
• Arakan and Chin Groups Frustrated by State Counselor’s Decision
• Burma and US Negotiate to Revive Air Service Agreement
• Kachin, Mon Oppose Statues of General Aung San
• Ngapali Beach Hotel Found to be Operating Without a License
• Burma Navy Opens Fire on Illegal Fishing Trawlers, Killing One
• Ministry Plans to Expand Kawthaung Airport to Boost Tourism
• Upper House Votes to Abolish MICA
• Burma Army Seeks to License-Build Pakistani Fighter Jets
• Burma Must Heal Past Wounds to Find Peace

More Than 100 Rapes Reported Across Burma in January Posted: 08 Feb 2017 07:53 AM PST A total of 125 rape cases were reported in the country in early 2017, including 81 cases involving children, according to police records. The post More Than 100 Rapes Reported Across Burma in January appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Certificates of Identity to be Issued to Migrant Workers in Thailand Posted: 08 Feb 2017 06:32 AM PST Certificates of identity—a document for Burmese migrants proving they are Burmese citizens—will be provided at six different Thai service centers. The post Certificates of Identity to be Issued to Migrant Workers in Thailand appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Arakan and Chin Groups Frustrated by State Counselor’s Decision Posted: 08 Feb 2017 04:37 AM PST 'I feel like the government is discriminating against us. My party members feel the same way, and my ethnic people feel it too,' says ALP leader. The post Arakan and Chin Groups Frustrated by State Counselor's Decision appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma and US Negotiate to Revive Air Service Agreement Posted: 08 Feb 2017 04:29 AM PST Burma and the US negotiate to revive an air service agreement signed 68 years ago between the two countries. The post Burma and US Negotiate to Revive Air Service Agreement appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Kachin, Mon Oppose Statues of General Aung San Posted: 08 Feb 2017 04:22 AM PST Ethnic groups say they cannot accept glorification of Burma's independence hero while his promises of peace and federalism remain unfulfilled. The post Kachin, Mon Oppose Statues of General Aung San appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ngapali Beach Hotel Found to be Operating Without a License Posted: 08 Feb 2017 03:56 AM PST Arakan State's minister for finance, revenue and economics confirms that the Merciel Resort and Retreat hotel does not have an official license. The post Ngapali Beach Hotel Found to be Operating Without a License appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Navy Opens Fire on Illegal Fishing Trawlers, Killing One Posted: 08 Feb 2017 03:44 AM PST The Burma Navy opened fire on fishing trawlers that trespassed on Burma's territorial waters in Arakan State, said the State Counselor's Office. The post Burma Navy Opens Fire on Illegal Fishing Trawlers, Killing One appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ministry Plans to Expand Kawthaung Airport to Boost Tourism Posted: 08 Feb 2017 03:10 AM PST "If we want to develop this region, we need to expand Kawthaung Airport so that it can receive direct international flights," says tourism minister. The post Ministry Plans to Expand Kawthaung Airport to Boost Tourism appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Upper House Votes to Abolish MICA Posted: 08 Feb 2017 01:14 AM PST The board of directors of the quasi-governmental investment agency was accused of corruption in December. The post Upper House Votes to Abolish MICA appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Army Seeks to License-Build Pakistani Fighter Jets Posted: 07 Feb 2017 11:05 PM PST The Burma Army has been looking to upgrade its defense capacities and to modernize its army, navy and air force since the 1990s. The post Burma Army Seeks to License-Build Pakistani Fighter Jets appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Must Heal Past Wounds to Find Peace Posted: 07 Feb 2017 06:24 PM PST As long as Burma tries to bury its past, a future in which individuals can live peacefully without fear is impossible. The post Burma Must Heal Past Wounds to Find Peace appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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