Friday, November 15, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Image ‘Severely Damaged’ by Int’l Legal Cases Over Rohingya: Govt

Posted: 15 Nov 2019 07:27 AM PST

Responding to international efforts to prosecute Myanmar over the Rohingya crisis, government spokesman says country's image 'severely damaged'.  

130 Civil Societies Call on Myanmar Military to Drop Charges Against Civilians

Posted: 15 Nov 2019 06:47 AM PST

Civil society groups are calling attention to the increasing number of cases filed by the Myanmar military against civilians for speaking about constitutional amendments.

Leave Myanmar in Peace 

Posted: 15 Nov 2019 05:34 AM PST

Myanmar is right to worry about Beijing's influence, but China-bashing isn't the answer. The message to China—and to all—should be clear: Respect Myanmar's sovereignty. 

Myanmar UEC Warns Opposition Parties of Dissolution

Posted: 15 Nov 2019 05:20 AM PST

Myanmar's Union Election Commission has told 20 opposition parties they face dissolution if they repeat claims about foreign interference in the 2020 general election.

Govt Promises to Meet Myanmar’s Rising Electricity Demand

Posted: 15 Nov 2019 04:11 AM PST

The deputy minister for electricity says the government is boosting supplies to ensure that power cuts are consigned to history.

Myanmar Military Commander, 6 Soldiers Killed in Mine Attack, AA Says

Posted: 15 Nov 2019 02:08 AM PST

Arakan Army says its forces killed a Myanmar military battalion commander and six soldiers in a mine attack; Myanmar military denies attack occurred.

Rohingya Man Among Two Arrested in Bangladesh for Aiding Extremists

Posted: 15 Nov 2019 12:38 AM PST

Bangladeshi police arrest Rohingya refugee, local man on suspicion of working as recruiters for the banned extremist group JMB.

Thai Police Seize 176 kg of Crystal Meth in Treadmills Bound for Japan

Posted: 14 Nov 2019 09:41 PM PST

Thai police seize 176 kg of crystal methamphetamine hidden in the metal frames of electric treadmills bound for Japan.

Hong Kong Condemns Attack on Justice Secretary in London

Posted: 14 Nov 2019 09:21 PM PST

Hong Kong condemns attack on the city's justice secretary, Teresa Cheng, who was pushed to the ground in London by protesters shouting 'murderer'.

ICC Approves Probe Into Myanmar Rohingya’s Exodus to Bangladesh

Posted: 14 Nov 2019 08:49 PM PST

International Criminal Court agrees to investigate whether the actions that drove 700,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh amount to a crime against humanity.