Friday, March 13, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Karenni Farmers Jailed in Land Dispute With Army Leave Prison

Posted: 13 Mar 2020 06:23 AM PDT

A total of 41 Karenni farmers and activists jailed for damaging property during a land dispute with the army have been freed after completing their six-month sentences.

20 Villages Abandoned as Rakhine Rebels Attack Myanmar Army Outpost

Posted: 13 Mar 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Villagers near the Kaladan River have fled their homes as fighting continues around a Myanmar army hilltop outpost which is besieged by the Arakan Army.

Tourist Arrivals in Myanmar Will Drop 50% Over COVID-19: Tourism Ministry

Posted: 13 Mar 2020 05:49 AM PDT

The Tourism Ministry estimates Myanmar will see a 20 to 50 percent drop in tourism this year as most Chinese travelers and many other tourists cancel travel plans.

Chinese Electricity: Blessing or Curse for Myanmar?

Posted: 13 Mar 2020 05:28 AM PDT

Hungry for electricity, Myanmar is accepting China's offers of cheap LNG stations and crossborder transmissions. But relying on Chinese power poses dangers, experts warn.

Myanmar Central Bank Cuts Rates, Business Circle Says Move Falls Short

Posted: 13 Mar 2020 04:34 AM PDT

The Central Bank will cut interest rates by 0.5 percent on April 1 in a bid to boost growth but economists say it won't be enough as the bank's rates remain high.

Myanmar Military Still Wields Veto on Charter Change as NLD Reform Attempt Fails

Posted: 13 Mar 2020 03:58 AM PDT

As the Parliament fails to reform the undemocratic terms of Article 436, the military will retain its power to block amendments to the Constitution.

Myanmar Govt Cancels Mass Gatherings and Thingyan Water Festival as Coronavirus Precaution

Posted: 13 Mar 2020 01:03 AM PDT

All public gatherings, including Water Festival celebrations, are banned until the end of April to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak, the government said.

Death Toll From Coronavirus in Italy Tops 1,000

Posted: 12 Mar 2020 10:08 PM PDT

More than 1,000 people have died from the coronavirus in Italy, with over 15,000 confirmed infections, the government said.

After Fleeing Abuse, Trafficked ‘Brides’ Stuck in China Due to Coronavirus

Posted: 12 Mar 2020 10:05 PM PDT

Aid groups in Cambodia and Vietnam say local women fleeing Chinese human trafficking networks are stranded in the country due to the coronavirus.

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