Thursday, June 18, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Remembering Kraisak Choonhavan—a Friend to Myanmar Laborers and Refugees in Thailand

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 05:53 AM PDT

U Htoo Chit remembers the late Thai politician and activist Kraisak Choonhavan, who for many years championed the rights of Myanmar laborers and refugees in Thailand.

Hungry Villagers Flee Fighting in Myanmar’s Rakhine

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 04:13 AM PDT

Rivers and roads are blocked by months of fighting between the Arakan Army and Myanmar's military, forcing hundreds of villagers to seek shelter in a monastery.

Myanmar Opposition’s Bid to Impeach Yangon Chief Minister Fails

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 04:00 AM PDT

National League for Democracy regional lawmakers on Thursday voted down an opposition attempt to impeach Yangon Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein.

Twenty-Six Killed, Over 100 Injured by Land Mines in Myanmar Since January, Says Report

Posted: 18 Jun 2020 02:25 AM PDT

A new report by the Mine Risk Working Group says land mines have killed 26 civilians and injured over 100 since January, the majority of them in Rakhine State.

G-7 Urges China to Reconsider Planned Security Law for Hong Kong

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 10:58 PM PDT

G-7 foreign ministers have expressed 'grave concern' over Beijing's plan to impose a new security law in Hong Kong.

US, China Agree to Continue Engagement Amid Strained Ties

Posted: 17 Jun 2020 10:52 PM PDT

At a meeting in Hawaii, US and Chinese officials vowed to maintain engagement despite recent disagreements over Hong Kong and COVID-19.
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