Wednesday, November 13, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Myanmar’s Kachin IDPs Demand Ceasefire Before Returning Home

Posted: 13 Nov 2019 06:16 AM PST

After years of hardship in camps, thousands of war refugees want a guarantee of peace before going home, as they don't want to become IDPs again.

Myanmar Military Clashes With TNLA in Northern Shan, Shutting Down Highway

Posted: 13 Nov 2019 04:52 AM PST

Violence between Myanmar military, Ta'ang National Liberation Army in Shan State stops traffic, damages a school in Kutkai, where the TNLA says the military used tanks.

Myanmar Military Rejects AA Offer of Prisoner Exchange in Rakhine

Posted: 13 Nov 2019 03:47 AM PST

Myanmar military says it won't 'negotiate with terrorists', declines AA's offer to swap detained security personnel for suspected AA associates now in military custody.

Myanmar Parliament Set to Discuss Ethnic Chin Lawmaker’s Abduction by AA

Posted: 13 Nov 2019 03:21 AM PST

Union Parliament agrees to discuss proposal condemning AA's abduction of ethnic Chin lawmaker U Whei Tin of the NLD and calling for his release.

After Bangkok Debacle, Can Trump Salvage ASEAN-US Ties?

Posted: 13 Nov 2019 12:51 AM PST

US President Trump has followed his snub of ASEAN's Bangkok summit by inviting the bloc's leaders to Washington, but it remains to be seen if they're in a mood to accept.

New York Beats Tokyo to Become World’s Most Innovative City

Posted: 12 Nov 2019 09:46 PM PST

New York tops global Innovation Cities Index for its embrace of smart tech and start-ups. Index also rates transport, infrastructure, green space, property prices and net access among other factors.

Hong Kong Readies for More Chaos as Violence Spreads Citywide

Posted: 12 Nov 2019 09:05 PM PST

Hong Kong prepares for further violence on Wednesday as anti-government protesters vow to shut down parts of the city for a third day.
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