Friday, July 12, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Military’s Ceasefire Draft Demands Revealed

Posted: 12 Jul 2019 06:11 AM PDT

The military's latest ceasefire draft requires troop and weapons information from NA member groups as a precondition for talks, sources tell The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Police Detain All Arakan Deportees

Posted: 12 Jul 2019 04:33 AM PDT

After Singaporean police escorted a second batch of Arakenese deportees to Yangon this week, seven of them—including an AA chief's brother—have since been arrested.

New Shan Yoe Yar Opens in Yankin

Posted: 12 Jul 2019 03:04 AM PDT

It is the third location since first opening in 2013 for the popular eatery, known for its classic Shan cuisine made of fresh ingredients and served fine-dining style.

The ‘Victoria’ Rape Case Exposes Myanmar’s Missing Rule of Law

Posted: 12 Jul 2019 02:33 AM PDT

This week on Dateline, The Irrawaddy's English Edition editor Kyaw Zwa Moe and guests discuss the impact the handling of the 'Victoria' rape case is having on public confidence in police and the rule of law.

Shan Gather to Pay Respect to Revolutionary Leader Moh Heng

Posted: 12 Jul 2019 01:58 AM PDT

The revolutionary fighter for Shan independence died in July 1991. Shan people have gathered at the home he died in to honor him.

41 H1N1-Related Deaths Recorded Nationwide

Posted: 11 Jul 2019 10:45 PM PDT

In the majority of cases, the virus alone was not fatal but was a complicating factor for pre-existing conditions. Thirty-three of those deaths occurred in Yangon.