Saturday, April 8, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


KNU Leaders Close to Naypyidaw Re-Elected

Posted: 08 Apr 2017 04:32 AM PDT

Observers predict no major shift of direction for the KNU as top figures are re-elected while 'skeptical' faction is edged out.

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The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (April 8)

Posted: 08 Apr 2017 03:58 AM PDT

Burma president visits China, Japanese insurer enters market, project cuts water waste in Rangoon, and tech start-ups receive backing.

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Number Jailed Under Article 66(d) Rises to Eight Since NLD Govt

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 11:54 PM PDT

U Myo Yan Naung Thein and Ko Aung Myint Tun receive six-month jail sentences under the controversial Telecommunications Law.

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Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The NLD Must Reduce Centralization and Reconcile with Ethnic Groups for the Sake of the 2020 Election’

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 08:39 PM PDT

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses recent by-elections with political commentator Dr. Yan Myo Thein and founder of Yangon Watch group Dr. Nyo Nyo Thin.

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