Friday, June 21, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Thirty Years On, Mae Tao Clinic Continues to Provide Life-Saving Services

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 07:15 AM PDT

Founder Dr. Cynthia Maung vows to continue serving border, migrant communities at Mae Sot health center despite funding challenges.

Myanmar Military Sues 3 Reporters over Farmers’ Protest in Loikaw

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 06:45 AM PDT

Army says DVB, Eleven Media, Kantarawady Times journalists helped protesters trespass on battalion compound on June19.

Govt to Spend Record 3 Billion Kyats on Medical Research Next Fiscal Year

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 05:38 AM PDT

Health Ministry to prioritize research proposals that will directly benefit healthcare for the general public.

Women Photographers Expose a Different Side of Myanmar-Bangladesh Ties

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 05:26 AM PDT

Photographers from Dhaka and Yangon come together to create a book of visual narratives discussing cultural, societal and identity realities on both sides of the Naf River.

Authentic Northern Flavors at Novotel’s Indian Food Week

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 05:26 AM PDT

Enjoy aromatic Indian curries and especially tender marinated meats at Novotel's the Square Restaurant until June 30.

Myanmar’s Electricity Minister Reduces Workload Due to Illness

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 03:42 AM PDT

Officials say U Win Khine's condition is not critical and he is holding meetings and working from home; Agriculture Minister U Aung Thu is helping to run the Electricity Ministry.

As Summit Season Begins, ASEAN Has Many Issues to Address

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 03:19 AM PDT

Region faces rising authoritarianism, trafficking and growing environmental problems amid mounting US-China rivalry.

Tatmadaw Sanctions Bill Heads for Vote in US Congress

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 02:08 AM PDT

Bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on and calling for investigations of top Tatmadaw brass passes US congressional committee and now heads for a full House vote.

U Shwe Mann Denies His Party Serves Hidden Interests

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 01:30 AM PDT

Amid questions over his ties to both the USDP and NLD, ex-general and former House speaker says he founded the Union Betterment Party to serve the people.

The Day Bo Min Yaung Chose Execution over Serving the British

Posted: 20 Jun 2019 11:40 PM PDT

On this day in 1888, one of Myanmar's first independence heroes, Bo Min Yaung—an ancestor of State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi—was put to death after leading a revolt.

Black-clad Protesters Demand Full Withdrawal of Hong Kong Extradition Bill

Posted: 20 Jun 2019 09:49 PM PDT

When a deadline for the scrapping of the bill protesters had set passed on Friday, the protesters, mostly students, again took to the streets by the thousands.

‘I Love Thee, China’: North Korea Woos Xi in Lavish State Visit

Posted: 20 Jun 2019 09:24 PM PDT

Xi received a lavish welcome that included a performance of "I Love Thee, China" and thousands of people holding placards to form a picture of Xi's face and the Chinese flag.

Rohingya Refugees Long for Home but Bangladesh Says Still Too Volatile

Posted: 20 Jun 2019 09:23 PM PDT

Rohingya refugees in Kutupalong camp, near Cox's Bazar, gathered for World Refugee Day on Thursday, chanting "no more refugee life, we want to return to our homeland."

Struggle for Water Intensifies as Taps Run Dry in India

Posted: 20 Jun 2019 09:14 PM PDT

A high court demanded to know why the state government had not worked through the year to avoid the drying up of reservoirs and ground water wells.
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