Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Free Burma Rangers Will Not Be Allowed to Operate in Myanmar, Military Says

Posted: 11 Jun 2019 05:46 AM PDT

Self-described humanitarian aid group, which Tatmadaw accuses of training EAOs, says it is already helping IDPs in Rakhine.

State Counselor’s Charity Receives Donation from China-Owned Company

Posted: 11 Jun 2019 03:23 AM PDT

A China-owned company and a local private company have jointly donated $100,000 to the Daw Khin Kyi Foundation to build a horticulture training academy.

Rights Panel Submits Report on Deaths of 7 N. Rakhine Villagers in Army Custody

Posted: 11 Jun 2019 02:43 AM PDT

MNHRC not ready to release details of investigation, says report contains recommendations for avoiding civilian casualties, displacement.

Gov’t Lifts Ban on Plantation Teak Exports

Posted: 11 Jun 2019 02:18 AM PDT

The Myanmar government will once again allow the export of teak from private and state-owned plantations, but a ban on teak from natural forests remains in place.

Wirathu to be Tried for Sedition in Absentia

Posted: 11 Jun 2019 02:05 AM PDT

With the ultranationalist monk's arrest warrant expiring on Tuesday, a Yangon court has decided it will hear the case without him.

Authorities Open Cases against Organizers of Rally in Support of Fugitive Monk

Posted: 11 Jun 2019 01:16 AM PDT

Lawsuits mark government's first legal move against nationalist campaign in support of U Wirathu, who is the subject of an arrest warrant and remains at large.

India Jails Three for Life After Shocking Child Rape and Murder

Posted: 10 Jun 2019 10:09 PM PDT

The case shocked India and prompted parliament to adopt the death penalty for rapists of girls younger than 12.

Hong Kong Leader Defiant as City Gears up for Fresh Protests, Strikes

Posted: 10 Jun 2019 09:58 PM PDT

Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents have said they will come to the streets and close their businesses in protest on Wednesday.

North Korean Leader’s Slain Half-Brother was a CIA Informant: Wall Street Journal

Posted: 10 Jun 2019 09:38 PM PDT

The former officials also said Kim Jong Nam had been almost certainly in contact with security services of other countries, particularly China's, the Journal said.

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