Tuesday, January 7, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Ex-President Tells Voters to Protect Race, Religion, Military in 2020 Election

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 04:56 AM PST

Former president U Thein Sein has told supporters to use their votes in the 2020 election to protect Myanmar and its military against foreign threats.

Gen. Aung San Returns to Myanmar Banknotes After 30-Year Absence

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 04:46 AM PST

The new 1,000-kyat note displays a picture of Myanmar's independence hero, Gen. Aung San; his portrait had been phased out by the former junta in the 1990s.

Blocking Access to Spending Report May Violate Myanmar Graft Law, Watchdog Warns Yangon Govt

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 04:33 AM PST

A watchdog has warned Yangon officials it will take legal action if lawmakers aren't given access to the auditor-general's report on regional government spending.

Myanmar, Bangladesh Officials Discuss Border Security in Dhaka

Posted: 07 Jan 2020 03:50 AM PST

Landmines, drug smuggling, armed groups and Rohingya on the agenda as Myanmar, Bangladesh officials discuss border security in Dhaka.

Myanmar Ethnic Armed Groups’ Peace Negotiators and Govt to Meet Soon

Posted: 06 Jan 2020 11:44 PM PST

In a positive sign for the formal peace process, Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement signatories will meet government representatives at the 8th JICM in Naypyitaw on Jan. 8.

China Must Cancel New Coal Plants to Achieve Climate Goals: Study

Posted: 06 Jan 2020 09:59 PM PST

China must stop building new coal-fired power plants now if it wants to meet its long-term climate goals, a study by a government research institute shows.

UN Says Global Tensions Worst in Years After US Kills Iranian Commander

Posted: 06 Jan 2020 09:48 PM PST

UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned that global tensions are at their highest point in decades following the US assassination of a top Iranian military leader.

Australia Readies as Renewed Bushfire Threat Looms, Costs Soar

Posted: 06 Jan 2020 09:37 PM PST

As Australian firefighters continue to battle hundreds of blazes and insurance bill reaches nearly US$500 million, government warns the economy will take a hit.

Ghosn Vows to Reveal Names of Japanese Officials Behind His Arrest

Posted: 06 Jan 2020 09:35 PM PST

Ex-Nissan head Carlos Ghosn, who fled charges in Japan, vows to name Japanese officials who plotted to 'take him out' over his plan to merge the auto giant with Renault.

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