Monday, November 4, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


A Weatherman’s Memoir

Posted: 04 Nov 2019 07:14 AM PST

To mark the passing of Myanmar weatherman U Tun Lwin, whose warnings about Cyclone Nargis fell on deaf ears in 2008, The Irrawaddy revisits a 2015 review of his memoir.

Student Objections to Tree Cutting Halt Projects at Myanmar’s Yangon University

Posted: 04 Nov 2019 06:55 AM PST

University of Yangon suspends ring road, landscaping projects as students, teachers object to cutting down of trees.

Media Twisted Suu Kyi’s Comments on Constitutional Change: NLD

Posted: 04 Nov 2019 06:48 AM PST

The State Counselor's remarks on charter change were misinterpreted by Nikkei Asian Review as well as domestic media that ran stories based on the interview, NLD says.

Myanmar’s Nagaland Rebels Expel Peace Representatives

Posted: 04 Nov 2019 06:37 AM PST

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland has expelled five jailed members for calling on the group to sign the government's ceasefire agreement.

Three Village Chiefs Shot Dead in Myanmar’s Shan State

Posted: 04 Nov 2019 06:02 AM PST

Three village chairmen reportedly came to Kyaukme to ask for help to stop the forced recruitment of villagers. They were shot dead ahead of the daytime meeting.

Myanmar Artist Khit Bhone Mo’s Deft Touch With Death

Posted: 04 Nov 2019 05:08 AM PST

The painter Khit Bhone Mo passed away less than two weeks before his exhibition 'Saffron' opened at Yangon Book Plaza this month.

Indian Man Dies, Lawmaker Still Held After AA Abduction in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 04 Nov 2019 02:28 AM PST

Indian man's body returned along with eight survivors after AA abducts boat passengers in Kyauktaw; Chin State Upper House lawmaker from NLD still detained.

Myanmar Farmers Say Govt Failing to Buy Rice at Floor Price

Posted: 04 Nov 2019 02:01 AM PST

Rice farmers in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region say the government has yet to purchase any of their paddy though the market price has fallen below the government's minimum.

On Rohingya, Myanmar Will Not Shirk From Responsibility: Suu Kyi

Posted: 03 Nov 2019 11:32 PM PST

Speaking at the ASEAN-UN Summit, State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi responds to UN chief's comments on Rohingya return by saying Myanmar open to 'practical' solutions.

Thailand Says New Asian Trade Deal to Be Signed in 2020

Posted: 03 Nov 2019 09:52 PM PST

ASEAN sets sights on February 2020 signing date for world's largest trade bloc, including China, despite new demands from India.

Chinese State Media Urge ‘Tougher Line’ in Hong Kong After Xinhua Targeted

Posted: 03 Nov 2019 08:54 PM PST

Beijing's China Daily newspaper calls for "tougher line" against Hong Kong protesters after Xinhua news agency and other buildings associated with China are targeted.

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