Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Potential Environmental and Social Impacts of Chinese Mega-Projects in Myanmar Raise Concerns

Posted: 19 Nov 2019 07:43 AM PST

Failing to learn lessons from existing projects, officials tout the benefits of BRI projects while ignoring locals' fears of land-grabs, lost livelihoods and pollution.

MEMORY! Film Festival Under Way With French Actress Isabelle Huppert in Attendance

Posted: 19 Nov 2019 04:07 AM PST

The ongoing MEMORY! Festival features screenings of foreign and local films—including the classic 'Mhone Shwe Yi'—at Yangon's Waziya Cinema and Mahabandoola Park.

Families Question Myanmar Military’s Detention of Rakhine Civilians, Monk

Posted: 19 Nov 2019 03:44 AM PST

Three civilians, including one monk, detained by the military in Rakhine State in September haven't been heard from since and their families aren't allowed to visit them.

Myanmar’s Military Eyes Overseas Weapons Sales

Posted: 19 Nov 2019 03:32 AM PST

After showcasing its light arms at a Thai weapons trade show, Myanmar's military says it has the potential to raise cash from international sales.

Parking Fees to Be Reintroduced in Myanmar’s Biggest City, Yangon

Posted: 19 Nov 2019 02:24 AM PST

Yangon municipal body plans to charge drives to use 'smart' car parks in congested downtown areas.

Police Round Up Students in India’s Capital as Fee Protests Grow

Posted: 18 Nov 2019 10:43 PM PST

Indian police detain about 50 students at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University as protests over fee hikes grow.

Government of China’s Xinjiang Calls Leak on Uighur Camps ‘Fake News’

Posted: 18 Nov 2019 10:16 PM PST

Government of China's Xinjiang region claims New York Times report quoting leaked internal documents on the internment of Uighur Muslims was "fabricated".

Hong Kong Leader Urges Peaceful Resolution of Campus Standoff

Posted: 18 Nov 2019 10:09 PM PST

Hong Kong chief executive urges humane resolution to campus standoff as last group of about 100 protesters remain holed up in Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

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