Tuesday, April 21, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar President Orders State, Regional Govts to Battle Hate Speech Amid COVID-19 Fight

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 04:43 AM PDT

In response to a rise in online commentary accusing certain groups of spreading COVID-19, the President has ordered state and regional governments to combat hate speech.

Myanmar Military Releases 33 Rakhine Civilians Arrested After Deadly Shelling

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 03:47 AM PDT

The Myanmar military has released 33 out of 39 civilians arrested for suspected ties to the Arakan Army following deadly military shelling in their village.

One Death and 50 COVID-19 Infections Reported Among Myanmar Migrants in Malaysia

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 03:45 AM PDT

Apart from coronavirus, Myanmar's migrant community in Malaysia also face hardships after their factories closed.

Myanmar Workforce Promised Govt Payments During COVID-19 Factory Closures

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 03:24 AM PDT

Workers at factories closed for COVID-19 inspections will receive social security benefits, according to the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement.

World Bank Loans Myanmar $50M for COVID-19 Response

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 01:59 AM PDT

The World Bank will loan Myanmar US$50 million to support improvements to the country's health care system as it deals with COVID-19.

WHO Driver Transporting COVID-19 Swabs Killed as Vehicle Attacked in Western Myanmar  

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 01:23 AM PDT

The Myanmar military and the AA, which are warring in the area, denied responsibility for the attack on a WHO vehicle carrying COVID-19 swabs from Rakhine to Yangon. 

China May Be Keeping COVID-19 Data for Commercial Gain: Trump Adviser

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 10:33 PM PDT

A Trump official overseeing the US medical supply chain said China may be withholding data on COVID-19 infections for commercial reasons as it seeks to develop a vaccine.

India Restarts Factories, Farming in Rural Areas Even as Coronavirus Cases Rise

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 10:09 PM PDT

The Indian government is selectively easing its COVID-19 lockdown for some rural factory workers and farmers, despite a steady rise in infections.

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