Wednesday, May 29, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Military Chief Pardoned Soldiers Involved in Rohingya Massacre

Posted: 29 May 2019 08:00 AM PDT

Sen-Gen. Min Aung Hlaing reduced sentences of seven soldiers after group of citizens submitted petition on their behalf.

Yangon Sangha Council Cancels Meeting with Firebrand Monk

Posted: 29 May 2019 07:29 AM PDT

Clerical body had summoned U Wirathu for involvement in secular affairs due to his participation in Yangon rally.

USDP and Military Propose 4 New Charter Amendments

Posted: 29 May 2019 05:39 AM PDT

This is the second move by USDP and military lawmakers to have their own amendment bill considered by Parliament in parallel with the NLD's constitutional amendment efforts.

Rakhine’s ANP to Elect New Party Chairperson

Posted: 29 May 2019 04:17 AM PDT

The Arakan National Party's previous chairperson, U Aye Maung is serving a 20-year prison sentence for remarks he made at a public event in 2018.

Gov’t Seeks Green Light from Parliament to Join BRI Tax Scheme as Observer

Posted: 29 May 2019 02:51 AM PDT

China's multilateral BRITACOM mechanism aims to remove taxation hurdles along trade routes.

Four Killed in Explosion at Coal Mine in Sagaing Region

Posted: 29 May 2019 12:56 AM PDT

Another 4 workers injured as oxygen cylinder explodes in coal pit; township police open case

Lifelong Human Rights Defender Continues to Inspire

Posted: 29 May 2019 12:40 AM PDT

Currently undergoing treatment for kidney failure, the peerless activist, advocate and educator reflects on a life lived for justice and the rights of all.

‘I Will Face the Arrest’: U Wirathu

Posted: 28 May 2019 11:28 PM PDT

The firebrand nationalist monk is in Yangon though the police have not yet attempted to arrest him.

China Ready to Hit Back at US with Rare Earths: Ruling Party Newspaper

Posted: 28 May 2019 09:16 PM PDT

Chinese media has strongly implied it will restrict exports of rare earths—chemical elements used in everything from electronics to weapons—to the United States.

Huawei Asks US Court to Declare Defense Bill ‘Unconstitutional’

Posted: 28 May 2019 09:11 PM PDT

The Chinese telecom company filed a motion with a Texas court on Tuesday arguing that the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act violates the company's due process.

Dr. Ba Maw, Facilitator of Myanmar’s Struggle for Independence

Posted: 28 May 2019 06:30 PM PDT

During his lifetime under British and Japanese rule, Dr. Ba Maw held several important roles in Myanmar's leadership and supported the people and the independence movement.