Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


WHO Country Chief Urges Myanmar to Sustain ‘Amazing’ COVID-19 Response

Posted: 01 Jul 2020 06:40 AM PDT

Early mobilization of resources across many sectors of society has allowed Myanmar to manage COVID-19, but it's too early to claim victory, the WHO's representative said.

Locals Claim Myanmar Military Kills Civilian, Injures Two as Fighting Intensifies in Shan State

Posted: 01 Jul 2020 05:40 AM PDT

Military tensions with the Restoration Council of Shan State in Kyaukme this weekend saw the army allegedly shoot three civilians as hundreds of villagers fled their homes.

Myanmar Military Makes Major Reshuffle

Posted: 01 Jul 2020 04:42 AM PDT

Among the five promoted generals are the chiefs of the Yangon and Southwestern commands.

Girl Pulled from Crocodile’s Jaws in Myanmar

Posted: 01 Jul 2020 03:40 AM PDT

A nine-year-old was bathing in Ayeyarwady Region when a crocodile tried to pull her into the water. Her relatives beat the reptile until it retreated.

Humanitarians Join UN, Ambassadors in Calling for Ceasefire in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 01 Jul 2020 02:09 AM PDT

Relief groups joined the UN and ambassadors to call on the military and the Arakan Army to stop the violence in Rakhine as thousands have fled their homes since last week.

Myanmar Military Chief, Delegation Test Negative for COVID-19 After Return From Russia Trip

Posted: 01 Jul 2020 12:29 AM PDT

Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing and dozens of military personnel have tested negative for COVID-19 after visiting Russia, where the military chief attended Victory Day events.

US Vows to Take ‘Strong Actions’ After China Passes Hong Kong Law

Posted: 30 Jun 2020 10:26 PM PDT

Washington has vowed to keep up pressure on Beijing after China passed its controversial new security law for Hong Kong.

EU Lifts Restrictions on Travel From Japan, S Korea, 12 Other Countries

Posted: 30 Jun 2020 10:13 PM PDT

As the summer travel season approaches, the EU has lifted entry restrictions on 14 countries in a cautious bid to revive its coronavirus-hit economy.

The Day Myanmar Gained Control over the Kyat

Posted: 30 Jun 2020 06:30 PM PDT

It took four years of independence before the government was granted the right to issue its own money.

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