Wednesday, April 1, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Police Continue Arrests, Interrogations of Reporters Over AA Coverage

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 06:48 AM PDT

Following Monday's arrest of the VOM editor-in-chief, police on Tuesday questioned journalists from two other news organizations over their reporting on the Arakan Army.

Latest COVID-19 Developments in Myanmar: April 1, 2020

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 05:50 AM PDT

Myanmar's Suu Kyi takes to Facebook to connect with people effectively in the time of coronavirus.

Two Civilians Killed in Myanmar’s Rakhine State During Alleged Military Airstrike

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 04:31 AM PDT

Residents said five military helicopters bombed two villages, killing two civilians. But Myanmar's military denies the claims.

Poor to Bear Brunt of Impact as COVID-19 Slows Myanmar’s Economy: World Bank

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 04:06 AM PDT

The World Bank warns COVID-19 will slow Myanmar's economic growth to 2-3% this fiscal year, with the poor, travel-related businesses and exporters hit the hardest.

Myanmar Journalists Furious as Govt Blocks Over 200 Websites Including News Pages

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 03:26 AM PDT

News agencies are objecting after the Myanmar government ordered telecom operators to
block over 200 websites.

Plenty of Food Delivery Options for Yangon Residents Practicing Home Quarantine

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 01:44 AM PDT

To cater to the many people who are choosing to self-isolate amid the coronavirus outbreak, a number of Yangon eateries are providing food delivery services.

The Fight Against COVID-19 Can Promote Unity and Peace

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 10:41 PM PDT

The COVID-19 pandemic is a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness, and in both Korea and Myanmar, it may serve to promote national unity and advance the peace process.

Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 41,000 Worldwide, With 850,000 Infections

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 10:18 PM PDT

The global COVID-19 death toll has passed 41,000, with Italy and Spain reporting the most fatalities; total infections now top 850,000.

No Joke: Countries Threaten Jail Time for April Fools’ Pranksters Amid COVID-19

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 09:50 PM PDT

Governments and corporations the world over are threatening to punish those tempted to make coronavirus-related pranks on April Fool's Day.

Mass Disinfections to Combat Coronavirus Pose New Health Hazard

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 09:32 PM PDT

Experts have questioned the effectiveness of mass disinfection operations, including the use of drones, to fight COVID-19, saying more targeted measures are preferable.

The Day Myanmar’s Socialist Govt Nationalized Missionary and Private Schools

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 06:30 PM PDT

On this day in 1965, the socialist government under Gen. Ne Win nationalized nearly 130 schools in Myanmar, sending its once proud education system into a long decline.

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