Monday, June 17, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Yangon Military Chief Donates Nearly $20,000 to Buddhist Nationalist Group

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 07:58 AM PDT

Offering comes amid a vocal campaign by the group, which includes denouncing the govt over sedition case against firebrand fugitive monk U Wirathu.

Tourism Ministry Orders Industry Dedollarization

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 07:30 AM PDT

The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism issued its second call for hotel and tour operators to stop accepting payment in US dollars, frustrating some small businesses.

The State Counselor Keeps Her Former Enemies Close

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 06:25 AM PDT

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's letter of condolence to former dictator U Than Shwe on the loss of his son-in-law has caused a stir, but it should come as no surprise.

Myanmar Man Serving 10 Years for Explosives Offense Dies in Bangladesh Prison

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 05:01 AM PDT

Yasir Arafat declared dead in hospital after experiencing chest pain; he and two Myanmar accomplices were also linked to a deadly blast in India in 2014.

Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Myanmar Now Editor Requested

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 04:04 AM PDT

Witnesses for the plaintiff—two of whom are on the run from the law—have repeatedly failed to appear in court.

Tatmadaw Seizes $8.5M in Guns and Drugs

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 12:35 AM PDT

The haul, from a rural borderland area in the Golden Triangle, is the largest civilian seizure ever made, the Tatmadaw says.

Pressure Builds on Hong Kong Leader with Democracy Activist Set to Leave Jail

Posted: 16 Jun 2019 08:57 PM PDT

Monday marks the beginning of Hong Kong's second week of protests and the release from jail of pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, likely boosting the protest's momentum.
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