Monday, November 25, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Protesters Block Shan State Minister During Dam Visit

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 05:21 AM PST

Hsipaw villagers have refused to hold talks with the Shan State electricity minister, saying they want a dam project to be scrapped rather than compensation.

KNU Sticks to NCA to Advance Myanmar Peace Process

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 05:16 AM PST

The Karen National Union says it will meet with Myanmar's military, government and ethnic armed groups to build a framework for a permanent ceasefire and a federal Union.

Myanmar Military Court to Begin Trial of Soldiers Over Conduct During ARSA Clash in 2017

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 05:03 AM PST

Court martial of soldiers accused of violating military's rules of engagement in Aug. 2017 clash with ARSA in northern Rakhine State's Gutar Pyin Village begins Tuesday.

The Rakhine War: A Failure of Democracy?

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 04:35 AM PST

The worsening war has left the NLD and ANP relatively powerless in Rakhine. So why should the millions who voted for them be expected to have any faith in democracy?

Myanmar’s Military Seizes TNLA Arms Cache, Mostly Chinese-Made

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 04:22 AM PST

The military has presented weapons worth up to US$90,000 seized from the Ta'ang National Liberation Army in northern Shan State.

NLD Vice Chairman Battles Leukemia in Bangkok; Party Remains Hopeful

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 02:49 AM PST

NLD Vice Chairman Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, also the chief minister of Mandalay, has been diagnosed with leukemia and continues to receive treatment in Bangkok.

Pope Voices Concern Over Future Energy as He Comforts Victims of Fukushima Disaster

Posted: 24 Nov 2019 11:12 PM PST

Pope Francis voices concern about future energy sources as he comforts victims of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.

Hong Kong Democrats Score Landslide Victory in Local Elections

Posted: 24 Nov 2019 10:14 PM PST

Pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong score landslide win in council elections as residents vote in record numbers amid political crisis over China's role in city.
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