Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Virus cases top 200 in Japan as 40 more found infected on cruise ship

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 11:03 PM PST

Of the 203 confirmed infections in Japan, 174 are passengers and crew on the Diamond Princess, which has been placed in quarantine.

Mobilizing Young, First-Time Voters Is an Investment in Myanmar’s Future

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 08:30 PM PST

The diplomatic missions of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are organizing their annual Nordic Day Event on Feb. 14. The topic of this year's Nordic Day is 'Mobilization of Young Voters'.

On Union Day, Views on Aung San

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 05:30 PM PST

To mark Union Day, Feb. 12, some of Burma's leading politicians, activists and religious figures speak about the country's late independence leader, General Aung San.

Myanmar’s Panglong Monument Embodies a Promise of Democracy, Autonomy and Equality

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 04:30 PM PST

The obelisk at Panglong in Shan State marks the place where Gen. Aung San and ethnic leaders signed the landmark agreement in 1947 to restore independence from Britain.