Wednesday, November 6, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


NLD Lawmaker Asks Why Myanmar’s Fugitives Can Evade Justice 

Posted: 06 Nov 2019 06:19 AM PST

NLD MP U Tun Tun Oo says influential and wealthy suspects ignore arrest warrants and go into hiding, undermining the rule of law. 

The Keys to Building Trust and Achieving Peace Are in the Myanmar Military’s Hands

Posted: 06 Nov 2019 04:41 AM PST

Various international models are available, but one way or another the Myanmar military must address the demands of ethnic minorities if the country is to achieve peace.

Myanmar Police Interrogate 21 Hostages Freed by AA

Posted: 06 Nov 2019 03:51 AM PST

Rakhine lawmakers are raising questions about authorities' decision to detain and interrogate 21 civilians taken hostage by the Arakan Army after they were freed Tuesday.

Fugitive Myanmar Gold Mining Executive Arrested in Thailand

Posted: 06 Nov 2019 03:22 AM PST

National Prosperity Company chair U Soe Tun Shein arrested in Thailand after more than a year on the run from charges of illegal gold mining and tax evasion.

Myanmar State Firm Signs Deal to Buy Electricity From Strategic Chinese Project in Rakhine

Posted: 06 Nov 2019 02:37 AM PST

Myanmar's state-owned Electric Power Generation signs purchase agreement with power plant being developed by Myanmar-China joint venture in Rakhine State's Kyaukphyu.

Tensions High in Eastern Shan After Myanmar Military Pushes Stricter Security Checks

Posted: 06 Nov 2019 01:32 AM PST

Attempts by the military to tighten security in Shan State have strained relations among the military, the United Wa State Army and the National Democratic Alliance Army.

Bangladesh Army Chief Set to Visit Myanmar

Posted: 06 Nov 2019 12:46 AM PST

Bangladesh army chief General Aziz Ahmed reportedly set to visit Myanmar from Dec. 8-13; trip follows high-profile visit to China.

Gunmen Kill 15 in Southern Thailand’s Worst Attack in Years

Posted: 06 Nov 2019 12:27 AM PST

At least 15 people killed as suspected separatists attack a security checkpoint in Thailand's Muslim-majority south; police officer, defense volunteers among the dead.

World’s Biggest Trade Pact Shapes Up Without India

Posted: 05 Nov 2019 09:34 PM PST

RCEP trade deal will lower tariffs between Asian markets accounting for nearly a third of global population; India's withdrawal seen strengthening Beijing's hand in Asia.

Malaysia Detains Two Cambodian Dissidents Headed for Thailand

Posted: 05 Nov 2019 08:58 PM PST

Malaysia detains two Cambodian opposition activists waiting to board flight for Thailand; one has asylum-seeker status.

Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Pro-Beijing Lawmaker in Hong Kong

Posted: 05 Nov 2019 08:42 PM PST

Junius Ho, a hardline pro-Beijing legislator in Hong Kong, hospitalized after knife attack.

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