Wednesday, August 7, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


African Swine Suspected in Eastern Myanmar

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 05:34 AM PDT

Several thousand pigs have died in the last 18 days. Serum samples are currently being tested and, if positive, it would be the first instance of the disease in Myanmar.

The Long-Lived Tyrants of the Khmer Rouge—and Myanmar

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 05:28 AM PDT

Thoughts on 'Brother No. 2' Nuon Chea and 'Big Daddy' Ne Win

Myanmar Times Co-Founder Ross Dunkley Jailed for 13 Years in Drugs Case

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 04:52 AM PDT

The Australian was arrested with a compatriot and five Myanmar women at his Yangon home last year with a huge stash of meth and heroin.

Shan Heritage Group to Petition Myanmar President for Return of Palace Land

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 03:42 AM PDT

Campaign calls on NLD to honor promise to allow Shan community to rebuild Haw Long Palace in Kengtung, which was destroyed by the military regime in 1991.

Deputy Commander of Myanmar Military Battalion Killed in Clash with Arakan Army

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 03:41 AM PDT

Family confirms death of Maj. Win Myo Aung of Light Infantry Battalion No. 105; Tatmadaw admits casualties in Chin State's Paletwa Township, but does not identify them.

Getting Serious About Food Safety in Myanmar

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 03:04 AM PDT

The Irrawaddy talks to the Mekong Institute's Dwight Jason Ronan, Myanmar country coordinator, about food safety at home and in neighboring countries.

Primary School Teacher Detained in Rakhine State

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 12:16 AM PDT

He was on his way to the monastery he teaches displaced children at when he was arrested for "doing something suspicious with his phone," school staff say they were told.

Tiny Loans Lead to Bigger Debts, Land Losses in Cambodia

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 10:28 PM PDT

About 10-15 percent of land held by Cambodian farmers has been lost due to failure to repay microloans, according to one expert.

Hong Kong Facing Biggest Crisis Since Handover: Senior China Official

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 09:59 PM PDT

Zhang Xiaoming, one of the most senior Chinese officials overseeing Hong Kong affairs, made the comments at a Shenzhen forum China organized to discuss the crisis.

India’s Ladakh Buddhist Enclave Jubilant at New Status but China Angered

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 09:39 PM PDT

Ladakh residents believe the move from New Delhi could spur tourism and help counter Chinese influence in the contested western-Himalayan region.

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