Friday, September 20, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Military Eyes More Powers for National Security Council

Posted: 20 Sep 2019 07:17 AM PDT

Military MPs, parliamentary allies propose charter changes that would allow the NDSC, which is already dominated by generals, to push for parliamentary dissolution.

Armed Groups Must Ask Before Contacting Intl Community: Peace Commission

Posted: 20 Sep 2019 05:43 AM PDT

The Myanmar government's peace negotiation team says ethnic armed groups must ask permission before contacting any international actors, citing concerns about misuse of funds.

Ethnic Armed Alliance Extends Ceasefire for Rest of Year

Posted: 20 Sep 2019 05:30 AM PDT

TNLA, AA, MNDAA say truce extension aimed at facilitating peace talks; observers say move gives them a political edge.

Yangon Court Jails Former Myanmar Army Officer for Criticizing Commanders

Posted: 20 Sep 2019 04:52 AM PDT

A former army captain has demanded freedom of speech and for generals to obey the government after being jailed in Yangon for speaking out.

NLD Sues Myanmar Cartoonist for Facebook Post Criticizing Party

Posted: 20 Sep 2019 04:04 AM PDT

In the NLD's latest legal action against a critic, the ruling party's office in Maubin Township hits cartoonist 'Ahtee' with a defamation lawsuit under Article 66(d).

Myanmar Court Jails Farmers for Using Vacant Land

Posted: 20 Sep 2019 03:23 AM PDT

Irrawaddy Region farmers have been jailed for working on land that was seized from them in 1999 but left unused.

Caring for Myanmar’s Orphaned Elephants

Posted: 20 Sep 2019 12:00 AM PDT

Meet the residents of the Wingabaw elephant orphanage in Myanmar's Bago Region; some were rescued from traps, while others lost their parents to poaching.

From the Constitution to Religious Freedom: Has Myanmar Achieved Democracy?

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 11:50 PM PDT

This week, The Irrawaddy takes the pulse of Myanmar's democracy, religious freedom and the military's role in it all, with analyst U Maung Maung Soe and columnist Ko Wa.

Philippines’ Duterte ‘Bugged’ Again as Gecko Stalls Speech

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 11:34 PM PDT

Pesky reptile is just the latest in a long line of animal critics to disrupt an address by the Philippine leader.

North Korea Faces Widespread Food Shortages, UN Agency Says

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 10:24 PM PDT

Some 40 percent of North Koreans may require food assistance as harvest expected to drop to lowest level in 5 years, FAO says.

Cambodia to Curb Recruitment Fees in Bid to Protect Workers From Slavery Abroad

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 10:11 PM PDT

Phnom Penh finalizing plan to bring its recruitment law in line with Myanmar's, Cambodian official says.

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