Monday, October 7, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Submits Draft of Mrauk-U World Heritage Bid to UNESCO

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 07:03 AM PDT

Myanmar is pushing its bid for Mrauk-U, the seat of the ancient Arakan kingdom, to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List despite ongoing violence in the area.

Young Men’s Buddhist Association Bestows Title on Myanmar Military Chief

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 06:33 AM PDT

The Young Men's Buddhist Association has conferred the title 'Mingala Dhamma Jotikadaja' on Myanmar's military chief, citing his efforts to promote Buddhism and peace.

70 Japanese Hospitality Jobs Offered to Myanmar Applicants

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 05:05 AM PDT

The Japanese Embassy in Yangon is holding tests on Oct. 27 to fill 70 jobs from 250 applicants.

Woman Sentenced to 80 Years for Human Trafficking in Myanmar’s Shan State

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 04:55 AM PDT

A woman in Shan State has been found guilty of human trafficking after four victims who were trafficked into China escaped, returned to Myanmar and opened cases against her.

Deal to Be Signed for BRI-Related Economic Zone in Myanmar’s Kachin State

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 04:43 AM PDT

The agreement due to be inked next month would push forward the implementation of the US$440 million Myitkyina Economic Development Zone amid fears of land grabs.

Myanmar Police Force Reshuffles Several Senior Positions

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 12:48 AM PDT

In annual reshuffle, Myanmar police name new spokesman, as well as appointments at Anti-Human Trafficking Force, Transnational Crime Dept. and Special Branch.

India’s Citizenship Drive Hits Women Hardest

Posted: 06 Oct 2019 09:48 PM PDT

Women are in particular danger of being rendered stateless by a government initiative in India's Assam state requiring all citizens to produce family documents.

Hong Kong Metro Partially Reopens After Violent Weekend

Posted: 06 Oct 2019 09:21 PM PDT

Rail services curtailed in HK after many stations damaged by anti-Beijing protesters; Chinese military threatens to arrest demonstrators shining lasers at barracks.

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