Wednesday, September 25, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Lawyer for Accused in Myanmar Toddler Rape Faces Action for Media Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 06:33 AM PDT

A lawsuit has been filed against a lawyer in the 'Victoria' toddler rape case for implying the guilt of two teenage boys.

Myanmar, S’pore Ink Investment Promotion and Protection Deal

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 05:47 AM PDT

The two countries have signed a deal to support bilateral trade and investment, setting Singapore up to secure its status as Myanmar's biggest investor.

Tutor Arrested for Child Rape in Myanmar’s Shan State

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 05:21 AM PDT

A tutor, 30, in Shan State has allegedly admitted raping two girls who were studying at his house with his wife.

Badly Behaved Chinese Tourists Draw Local Ire in Myanmar

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 04:50 AM PDT

While they value the business, locals in the tourism industry say the govt opened the door to mass tourism from China without considering cultural, environmental impacts.

Rakhine State Lawmakers Urge Myanmar Army, AA: Spare Civilian Areas, Heritage Sites

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 03:57 AM PDT

Members of the Rakhine State parliament are calling on the Myanmar military and Arakan Army to avoid fighting near residential areas and ancient heritage sites.

Mandalay Chief Discusses Controversial Chinese Magazine Cover with Myanmar Ministry

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 12:38 AM PDT

Mandalay Region Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung gives Culture Ministry his views on China Today cover showing a Chinese palace reflected in Mandalay Palace moat.

The Day Myanmar’s First President and Prime Minister Were Elected

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 12:00 AM PDT

On this day in 1947, the Union Parliament elected Shan Saopha Sao Shwe Thaik and U Nu as Myanmar's first president and prime minister.

Look, Don’t Touch: Thai Bars Raided for Trafficking Child ‘Entertainers’

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 11:02 PM PDT

In Thailand, use of girls as 'entertainers' to lure men into bars is increasing as child sex traffickers adopt new methods, police and campaigners say.

Vietnam Says ‘Urgent Measures’ Needed to Combat Mekong Delta Erosion

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 10:16 PM PDT

Six Vietnamese provinces in the Mekong delta face a crisis as upstream damming, sand mining cause riverbank to deteriorate, threatening homes, businesses and farms.

TIMELINE: Seven Decades of Communist China

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 10:15 PM PDT

A look back at the key events in the history of the People's Republic of China ahead of the 70th anniversary of its founding on Oct. 1.
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