Tuesday, November 26, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Generals Make a Show of Displeasure at China’s Arming of Rebels

Posted: 26 Nov 2019 05:45 AM PST

The Tatmadaw's display of a haul of Chinese-made weapons seized from the TNLA sends a pointed signal to Beijing that it's time to stop adding fuel to the rebel fire. 

Observers Demand Myanmar Unity Ahead of ICJ Case

Posted: 26 Nov 2019 05:33 AM PST

Prominent figures back Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's attempt to challenge Rohingya genocide charges at the International Court of Justice.

Myanmar Military Rejects US Claims of Possible Chemical Weapons Stockpile

Posted: 26 Nov 2019 05:05 AM PST

US State Dept. official accuses Myanmar of failing to declare past chemical weapons programs or destroy its chemical weapons production plant, in breach of global pact.

AA Pushes Myanmar Military on Prisoner Exchange

Posted: 26 Nov 2019 03:27 AM PST

The Arakan Army has again proposed a prisoner exchange, offering to free recently detained soldiers if the military and government release detained Rakhine civilians.

Bangladesh Military Looks to Deepen Ties With Myanmar Counterpart

Posted: 26 Nov 2019 12:51 AM PST

Bangladeshi army chief says he hopes to boost cooperation on language learning, intel sharing, joint training and more during visit next month.

Digital Sexual Violence Against Women on Rise in Singapore

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 10:32 PM PST

Digital sexual violence against women—including online stalking, revenge porn and illicit filming—have spiked sharply in Singapore, women's rights campaigners warn.

Female Comic Superhero Fights India’s Sex Traffickers

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 10:09 PM PST

Indian female comic superhero 'Priya' returns to fight trafficking and violence against women in a third instalment of a comic series this week.

China Sets Up Hong Kong Crisis Center Across Border

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 08:33 PM PST

As protests roil Hong Kong, China sets up crisis command center in a villa in Shenzhen across the border and considers replacing liaison chief.