Monday, September 16, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Chinese Magazine’s Depiction of Mandalay Palace Causes Anger in Myanmar

Posted: 16 Sep 2019 06:37 AM PDT

China Today cover showing Chinese palace reflected in moat of Mandalay Palace provokes backlash among Myanmar social media users.

Myanmar Ex-Information Minister Criticizes Successor’s Failure to Reform

Posted: 16 Sep 2019 06:16 AM PDT

Former information minister U Ye Htut says access to information and state relations with the media have failed to improve under current minister.

Ta’ang Villagers Flee Myanmar Army Bombardment

Posted: 16 Sep 2019 06:04 AM PDT

Around 1,000 northern Shan State villagers have fled their homes as the army launches an assault on a TNLA outpost.

USDP Leader Urges Myanmar Citizens to ‘Take Care of the Race’

Posted: 16 Sep 2019 05:54 AM PDT

The chairman of Myanmar's opposition party has called for citizens to 'put Myanmar above all else.' Critics question the impact of this type of nationalist language.

Myanmar Military MP Echoes Dictator, Suggests Current Democracy ‘Chaotic’

Posted: 16 Sep 2019 04:06 AM PDT

A military lawmaker in Myanmar invoked language from previous dictator Sen-Gen Than Shwe to imply the country's democracy is 'chaotic' and dependent on the military.

Reconciliation Key to Developing Myanmar’s Democracy, President Says

Posted: 16 Sep 2019 03:26 AM PDT

President says democracy in Myanmar 'in fledgling stage' at event to mark International Democracy Day; State Counselor urges all groups to act in the national interest.

Ex-Soldier Shot Dead in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 16 Sep 2019 03:10 AM PDT

A former soldier has been shot dead in Rakhine State's Ann Township by unknown attackers in the second murder in a week.

Civilian Dies, 6 Hurt as Villages Shelled in Clash Between AA, Myanmar Military

Posted: 16 Sep 2019 12:56 AM PDT

Navy shells three riverside villages in Rakhine's Kyauktaw Township after being fired upon by AA soldiers, local residents say.

Hong Kong Reopens After Violent Weekend of Clashes and Protests

Posted: 15 Sep 2019 11:45 PM PDT

Police used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets over the weekend as demonstrations turned violent, with protesters attacking govt offices with petrol bombs.

Oil Price Soars After Attack on Saudi Facilities, as Asian Shares Struggle

Posted: 15 Sep 2019 11:10 PM PDT

Chinese industrial output growth weakens, dragging down Asian markets; safe-haven assets including gold and yen rise.

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