Friday, December 13, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Karenni Activists Who Were Jailed Over Myanmar’s Gen Aung San Statue Dispute Freed

Posted: 13 Dec 2019 04:24 AM PST

Five remaining Karenni activists have left prison after they condemned the placement of a statue of Gen. Aung San in Loikaw earlier this year.

AA Detains Local NLD Chief Planning Rally to Support Myanmar ICJ Defense

Posted: 13 Dec 2019 03:25 AM PST

The Arakan Army says it detained a Rakhine State National League for Democracy leader for organizing a rally in support of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's defense at the ICJ.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Offers Personal Thanks to Myanmar Supporters in The Hague

Posted: 12 Dec 2019 10:59 PM PST

After her World Court appearance, State Counselor offers her personal thanks to a group of Myanmar people who braved the cold to support her in The Hague.

Myanmar State Counselor Asks World Court to Reject Genocide Case

Posted: 12 Dec 2019 10:53 PM PST

In closing remarks to the ICJ, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi asks the court to drop the genocide case against Myanmar and voices confidence the ICOE can address rights abuses.

Myanmar Plays a Role in New Delhi’s Two Major Foreign Policy Initiatives: Indian Ambassador

Posted: 12 Dec 2019 10:40 PM PST

Myanmar is unique in that it plays a role in both of New Delhi's two major foreign policy initiatives—'Act East' and 'Neighborhood First'—says Ambassador Saurabh Kumar.

Myanmar Needs More Engagement From the West, Not China

Posted: 12 Dec 2019 10:30 PM PST

Amid international pressure over rights abuses, Myanmar has embraced Chinese intervention. But Myanmar would do better to see past China's agenda and look to the West.

UK Destined for Brexit After Big Election Win for Johnson

Posted: 12 Dec 2019 08:55 PM PST

Britain's Conservatives on course for resounding election victory as UK voters back Brexit; Labour's Corbyn says he will step down.

Six Bodies Retrieved From NZ Volcanic Island; Survivors Face Long Recovery

Posted: 12 Dec 2019 08:36 PM PST

Six of eight bodies recovered from volcanic island in New Zealand; medical officials urgently seeking skin supplies to treat burn victims.