Thursday, December 5, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Shan State IDPs Ask Myanmar Govt to Stop Development Projects on Their Land

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 05:46 AM PST

Internally displaced people in Shan State are calling on the government to stop development projects that could leave them landless.

Myanmar Police Shoot at Innocent Driver in Bogus Drugs Bust

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 04:53 AM PST

Police in Myanmar's Shan State shot a woman's pickup truck three times, claiming they thought she was carrying drugs. 

Myanmar MPs Approve Discussion to Regulate Chinese Banana Plantations

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 03:02 AM PST

Chinese-run banana plantations need to pay proper taxes and face scrutiny over land rights, chemical use and road damage, says MP Dr. Khun Win Thaung.

Cardinal Charles Bo Urges Int’l Community Not to Punish All Myanmar People Over Rohingya

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 02:42 AM PST

The leader of Myanmar's Catholics, Cardinal Charles Bo, has called on the international community not to punish the entire nation for crimes against the Rohingya.

Malaysia’s Mahathir Prepares to Host His 2nd APEC Summit at 94

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 11:46 PM PST

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad, the world's oldest prime minister at 94, prepares to become first world leader to host two APEC summits.

Extreme Heat Hitting Both Rich and Poor Harder, Global Climate Index Shows

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 11:33 PM PST

Climbing temperatures are taking a heavier toll on both rich and poor nations, according to an annual index measuring the effects of extreme weather on living conditions.

Chinese State Newspaper Blasts US Uighur Bill, Calls for Reprisals

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 11:04 PM PST

Chinese Communist Party organ People's Daily slams US after House of Representatives passes bill requiring a stronger response to persecution of China's Uighur Muslim minority.
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