Tuesday, August 4, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Police, Military Troops Killed in Fighting With Arakan Army in Western Myanmar

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 05:34 AM PDT

At least seven police and military personnel were killed in fighting with the Arakan Army in Rakhine State, along with one immigration officer who was conducting a census.

Ex-Aide to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to Contest Election, but Not Under NLD

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 05:20 AM PDT

Dr. Tin Mar Aung, former secretary to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, will contest a seat in the Rakhine parliament on the Arakan League for Democracy ticket, in an NLD stronghold.

Fighting in Western Myanmar Disrupts Voter List Posting Ahead of Election

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 03:01 AM PDT

Fighting in Chin State has prevented election authorities in conflict areas from making initial voter lists public ahead of the November election.

Trump Says He Will Ban TikTok on Sept. 15 Unless US Firm Buys It

Posted: 03 Aug 2020 09:57 PM PDT

President Trump said he would ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok unless a local firm buys its US operations; Microsoft in talks on purchase.

Travelers to Singapore to Be Electronically Tagged for 14 Days

Posted: 03 Aug 2020 09:49 PM PDT

All travelers arriving in Singapore will be electronically tagged to ensure they abide by the required 14-day quarantine to curb COVID-19.

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