Thursday, July 25, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

For Peace, Arakanese Lawmakers Must Temper Rhetoric: Tatmadaw

Posted: 25 Jul 2019 05:39 AM PDT

"They criticized us in the media … some remarks were extreme," Brig-Gen Zaw Min Tun said. "Extreme remarks will not contribute to peace and stability."

Mother of Abused Toddler Calls Teacher a Suspect

Posted: 25 Jul 2019 04:36 AM PDT

Giving the sole testimony of the second court hearing in the widely-followed case of an alleged toddler rape, the victim's mother asked to widen the circle of suspects.

Military Lawmakers to Outnumber Others in Charter Amendment Debate

Posted: 25 Jul 2019 03:58 AM PDT

Tatmadaw appointees and their USDP allies plan a parliamentary show of force against constitutional changes proposed by NLD, ethnic parties.

Foreign Partners Poised to Aid Growth in Myanmar’s Life Insurance Sector

Posted: 25 Jul 2019 03:04 AM PDT

Myanmar opened to private life insurance just six years ago. Aided by joint-ventures with foreign investors just now starting, the market could triple in size in the next decade.

Police Suing 6 Arakanese Deportees under Terrorism Law

Posted: 25 Jul 2019 02:35 AM PDT

Recently deported from Singapore, the six have been held for two weeks without access to family. Now they face terrorism and possible defamation charges.

President Reportedly Set to Fire Industry Minister for Corruption

Posted: 25 Jul 2019 01:21 AM PDT

Pharmaceutical, ambulance procurement scandals are likely to cost U Khin Maung Cho his job, NLD insider says.

American Detained in Cannabis Plantation Case Granted Bail

Posted: 25 Jul 2019 01:17 AM PDT

John Fredric Todoroki, who says he is growing commercial hemp, not marijuana, released on health grounds after paying 300 million kyats.

Save Mrauk-U Heritage by Ending the Rakhine War

Posted: 25 Jul 2019 12:46 AM PDT

Union and state-level authorities, including the AA, must take responsibility for ensuring the safety of UNESCO inspectors in September for the city's future.

Satellite Images Show Myanmar’s ‘Minimal Preparations’ for Rohingya Return: Think-Tank

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 10:24 PM PDT

"The continued destruction of residential areas … raises serious questions about the willingness of the Myanmar government" to offer a safe return, said one researcher.

China Warns of War in Case of Move Towards Taiwan Independence

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 10:14 PM PDT

The warning comes after the U.S. approved sales of weapons requested by Taiwan worth an estimated $2.2 billion, including tanks and Stinger missiles, earlier this month.

Hong Kong Anti-Government Protests Spill into Manchester City Game

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 09:48 PM PDT

Soccer fans sang protest songs and waved anti-government banners during a friendly game involving English Premier League champs, who easily won, 6-1.

Food for… Trash? India’s First ‘Garbage Cafe’ to Offer Meals for Plastic

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 09:28 PM PDT

In exchange for one kilogram (2.2 lbs.) of plastic, the cafe will serve a curry with rice, lentils, and papadams, estimating that would take a couple of hours to collect.
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