Monday, January 13, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Auditor-General Raises Concerns That Yangon MPs Can’t Properly Debate Govt Spending Without Her Full Report

Posted: 13 Jan 2020 05:57 AM PST

The Yangon auditor-general is unhappy with the summary of her FY2017-18 report, and says it won't allow MPs to properly scrutinize the regional government's spending.

Six BRI Projects in Myanmar to Monitor During Chinese President Xi’s Trip

Posted: 13 Jan 2020 05:19 AM PST

President Xi Jinping is likely to secure agreements on six key BRI projects when he makes the first visit by a Chinese head of state in nearly two decades this week.

TIMELINE: China-Myanmar Relations

Posted: 13 Jan 2020 04:50 AM PST

This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Myanmar and the People's Republic of China. The Irrawaddy presents a timeline of key events.

Rakhine Baby Shot Dead by Myanmar Soldiers: Father

Posted: 13 Jan 2020 04:32 AM PST

A Rakhine villager says Myanmar troops shot his baby boy dead while they were returning to their village after fleeing fighting in December.

AA Soldiers Beat Civilians After Attempted Rape in Myanmar’s Chin State

Posted: 13 Jan 2020 04:14 AM PST

A local group says Arakan Army soldiers beat civilians in Paletwa, Chin State when they attempted to stop one soldier from raping an ethnic Khumi woman.

Iran Apologizes to Ukraine for Accidentally Shooting Down Airliner


Posted: 12 Jan 2020 09:38 PM PST

Iranian president apologizes to Ukrainian leader for the accidental shooting down of a Ukrainian airliner by Iran's military.

China Virus Outbreak Linked to Seafood Market Not Spreading: WHO

Posted: 12 Jan 2020 09:26 PM PST

The World Health Organization said a pneumonia outbreak that killed a person in Wuhan, China, does not appear to have spread beyond the city despite initial fears.

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen Faces a Tough 2nd Term After Election Victory

Posted: 12 Jan 2020 09:22 PM PST

After winning Saturday's presidential election in Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen must now make good on her promises to build on the foundations of her first term.

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