Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

No Genocide Was Committed in Myanmar, State Counselor Tells World Court

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 07:10 AM PST

Calling the Rohingya crisis an 'internal conflict', Daw Aung San Suu Kyi tells the ICJ the military's actions in Rakhine do not meet the legal definition of genocide.

Rohingya Insurgent Chief Praises Gambia’s Genocide Charges Against Myanmar

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 05:37 AM PST

Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army leader Ataullah has thanked The Gambia for bringing genocide charges against the Myanmar military to the International Court of Justice.

Two Killed, Seven Injured as Artillery Shell Strikes Ferry in Chin State, Myanmar

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 05:21 AM PST

An artillery shell hit a ferry on the Kaladan River in Chin State Tuesday, killing two civilians and injuring seven.

State Counselor-Led Development Agency Denies Accusations of Land Seizures at ICJ

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 05:07 AM PST

A humanitarian and development agency led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi known as UEHRD has denied The Gambia's accusations that it confiscated land following alleged genocide.

Lawyers for Convicted Rakhine Politician, Author Appeal to Myanmar Supreme Court

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 04:59 AM PST

Lawyers for a Rakhine politician and author will appeal their convictions on charges of high treason to Myanmar's Supreme Court, suggesting the charges are inappropriate.

Politics, Fear, and Myanmar’s Anti-Politics Machines

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 02:24 AM PST

The tools and programs created by outside "experts" to support Myanmar's democratic transition are crippling the country's politics, leaving key questions unaddressed.

Myanmar Supporters Travel From Near and Far to Show Solidarity With State Counselor in The Hague

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 11:02 PM PST

Missing work and classes, Myanmar people have traveled from as far away as Australia to support Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as she defends the country in the ICJ genocide case.

A Kachin Leader Speaks on Peace, Federalism and the Course of Myanmar Politics

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 10:39 PM PST

The Irrawaddy speaks with Dr. Manam Tu Ja of the Kachin State People's Party about the 2020 election, Myanmar's political history and advancing the peace process.

Thai Electronics Firm Compensates Exploited Myanmar Workers in Rare Award

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 09:53 PM PST

Thai tech firm to reimburse at least 10,000 workers about $10 million in a rare move that has drawn attention to plight of migrant laborers forced to pay recruitment fees.

US Slaps Sanctions on Myanmar Military Chief Over Rohingya Rights Abuses

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 09:11 PM PST

Washington imposes sanctions against Myanmar military chief Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Vice Sen-Gen Soe Win and two other generals for treatment of Rohingya Muslims.

The Day Myanmar First Hosted the Southeast Asian Games

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 06:00 PM PST

On this day in 1961, Myanmar opened the second Southeast Asian Peninsular Games. It dominated the medals table, in contrast to the current performances in the Philippines.
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