Friday, March 6, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


China’s Retention Walls in Wa Region Prompt Visit by Myanmar Border Officials

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 08:26 AM PST

Officials checked for possible soil erosion on Myanmar's side of the border, following the building of Chinese retention walls on the Myanmar-China water boundary.

Detained Myanmar Journalists Physically Abused by Karen Border Guard Force

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 03:21 AM PST

Two journalists detained by a Myanmar military-backed Border Guard Force in Karen State say the armed group beat and threatened them.

Myanmar Military Helicopter Crashes Carrying Foreign Military Attachés: No Deaths

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 03:08 AM PST

A Myanmar military helicopter carrying 15 people has crashed in northern Shan State although no deaths have been reported.

Promoting Gender Equality Can Contribute to Peace, Justice in Myanmar

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 01:10 AM PST

Ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday, the British and Norwegian ambassadors call for greater inclusion of women in Myanmar's peace process.

Lawsuit Against Yangon Water Bus to Move Ahead, Fuel Bills Still Unpaid

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 12:40 AM PST

Petro & Trans has said it is likely to bring legal proceedings against Yangon Water Bus operator Tint Tint Myanmar Co. next week.

Italy Reports 148 Deaths From Coronavirus, With Over 3,800 Infected

Posted: 05 Mar 2020 09:03 PM PST

The death toll from the coronavirus in Italy has reached 148, with more than 3,800 infections, the government said.

Chinese President Xi Postpones State Visit to Japan Amid Virus Outbreak

Posted: 05 Mar 2020 08:51 PM PST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has put off his state visit to Japan, which was scheduled for April, due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Thailand Begins Disinfecting Packages Sent From Abroad

Posted: 05 Mar 2020 08:33 PM PST

Despite WHO assurances that it is safe to receive mail from affected countries, Thailand is disinfecting all packages from overseas amid coronavirus fears.