Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Different Laws Applied to Myanmar COVID-19 Restrictions Lead to Inconsistent Punishments for Violators

Posted: 13 May 2020 06:57 AM PDT

While some violators of COVID-19 restrictions face light fines, others have been jailed, leading to questions over whether the courts are applying the laws consistently.

Five Civilians Injured by Shelling in Muslim Villages in Rakhine

Posted: 13 May 2020 05:52 AM PDT

Five civilians, including one Muslim religious scholar, were injured in Rakhine when Myanmar military troops fired artillery into their villages, according to local residents.

Yangon Extends Lockdown Measures for Myanmar’s COVID-19 Hotspots

Posted: 13 May 2020 05:00 AM PDT

Yangon has extended a partial lockdown for 10 townships that have the highest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Myanmar.

Thousands Sacked in Myanmar’s Commercial Hub Yangon Amid COVID-19 Downturn

Posted: 13 May 2020 04:24 AM PDT

The Confederation of Trade Unions in Myanmar says 6,355 factory jobs were axed last month as coronavirus hammers the manufacturing sector.

Myanmar Military Detains Soldiers Filmed Beating Rakhine Civilians

Posted: 13 May 2020 12:42 AM PDT

The Myanmar military will take legal action against a group of its soldiers shown beating five detained Rakhine civilians in a video that went viral online, a spokesman said.

China’s Wuhan to Test All Residents After New Virus Cluster Identified

Posted: 12 May 2020 11:42 PM PDT

In response to the discovery of a new COVID-19 cluster, the Chinese city of Wuhan will test all 11 million residents for the disease.

US Virus Death Toll ‘Almost Certainly’ Higher Than Official Count

Posted: 12 May 2020 11:27 PM PDT

Dr. Anthony Fauci, an adviser to the White House on COVID-19, told senators the death toll in the US is 'almost certainly' higher than the approximately 80,000 reported.

China’s Jilin City Imposes Travel Restrictions After New Coronavirus Cases

Posted: 12 May 2020 11:02 PM PDT

The city of Jilin in northeast China has reimposed travel restrictions in the wake of a spate of new COVID-19 cases.

Thai Social Entrepreneurs Helping the Needy Seek Assistance Amid COVID-19 Slowdown

Posted: 12 May 2020 10:36 PM PDT

Starved of cash by the COVID-19 lockdown, Thai social enterprises that employ socially disadvantaged people are calling for help from the government and companies.

India to Provide $266 Billion to Boost Pandemic-Hit Economy

Posted: 12 May 2020 10:21 PM PDT

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a sweeping package of financial and regulatory measures aimed at boosting the economy amid COVID-19.
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