Wednesday, December 18, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Court Frees Defendant in Toddler Rape Case for Lack of Evidence

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 06:32 AM PST

Driver accused in toddler rape case freed; lawyer says court released Aung Gyi for lack of evidence and because neither the victim nor any witnesses implicated him.

Police Fraud Exposed by Myanmar Auditor-General

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 06:08 AM PST

Four Myanmar police brigades were found to have misused funds in a probe that resulted in prison sentences, according to the auditor-general.

Wa Army Allows Churches to Reopen in Myanmar’s Northern Shan State

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 05:02 AM PST

Churches of the Lahu and Kachin Baptist conventions have received permission from the United Wa State Army to reopen after the armed group ordered them closed last year.

Myanmar State Counselor to Meet Local People and Politicians in Rakhine State

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 04:41 AM PST

During her visit to Manaung Island on Thursday to attend the opening of a solar power plant, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi will meet with local residents and politicians.

Rakhine Administrators Accuse Army of Killing Colleague, Threaten to Quit

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 04:22 AM PST

The alleged execution of Rakhine State village administrators by government troops has sparked demands for justice for the victims and protection for those remaining.

When Ultranationalism Triumphs Over the Truth

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 03:51 AM PST

History shows us that extreme nationalism breeds violence and misery; it must not be allowed to take root in Myanmar.

NLD Member Under Police Guard After Calling for Govt to Tackle Drug Abuse

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 02:19 AM PST

A woman in Sagaing who called for officials to address drug abuse in her village at a public meeting has reported a threat to her home and is now under police protection.

Myanmar’s 10 Key Economic Moments of 2019

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 02:09 AM PST

As the National League for Democracy government pushes economic reform, The Irrawaddy looks at events that defined Myanmar's economy in 2019 and its prospects for growth.

Tokyo Court Orders Prominent Journalist to Pay Damages in Rape Suit

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 09:13 PM PST

Japanese court orders high-profile journalist Noriyuki Yamaguchi to pay more than $30,000 in damages to journalist Shiori Ito, who accused him of rape in a civil lawsuit.

China Postpones UN Security Council Discussion on Kashmir

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 08:54 PM PST

China delays UN Security Council meeting on Kashmir as peacekeeping officials request more time to prepare, diplomats say.

Police, Protesters Clash in Indian Capital Over Citizenship Law

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 08:35 PM PST

Indian police fire warnings shots and tear gas as protests against new citizenship law continue in New Delhi and West Bengal.

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