Wednesday, July 17, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Army Barred from Future Israeli Arms Expos: Newspaper

Posted: 17 Jul 2019 05:34 AM PDT

Israel's Foreign Ministry to stop issuing visas to Tatmadaw officers in bid to avoid international 'embarrassment' over rights-abuse claims, Haaretz reports

Constitution Amendment Supporters Rally in Cities Nationwide

Posted: 17 Jul 2019 05:13 AM PDT

Thousands gathered in cities across the country to support the recent report of the Charter Amendment Committee, which the military has declared unconstitutional.

US Sanctions Hurt Military Dignity: Spokesperson

Posted: 17 Jul 2019 04:21 AM PDT

What, beyond vanity, the sanctions may materially mean remains to be seen. "The leaders don't travel to the US, and they need not travel there," a spokesperson said.

Ethnic Parties, NLD at Odds over Pace of Military’s Exit from Politics

Posted: 17 Jul 2019 03:40 AM PDT

In proposed charter changes, ANP, SNLD and others call for immediate return to barracks, while the NLD suggests a gradual phasing out of the Tatmadaw from Parliament.

Nearly 9,500 People Affected by Rakhine State Floods

Posted: 17 Jul 2019 12:44 AM PDT

Local disaster management officials say they have yet to receive assistance from private or govt relief organizations.

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar Commander-in-chief Over Rohingya Abuses

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 09:32 PM PDT

The US State Dept. announced a ban on Tatmadaw Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other army officials from traveling to the US, urging Myanmar's government to act.

EXCLUSIVE-Influential Hindu Group Says India Should not Issue Foreign Currency Bonds

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 09:17 PM PDT

The economic wing of BJP constituent Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh called government plans to sell foreign currency bonds 'un-patriotic.'