Monday, June 22, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Called to End Yearlong Internet Blackout in Volatile West

Posted: 22 Jun 2020 05:53 AM PDT

Rights groups and diplomatic missions are demanding a mobile internet ban is lifted in parts of Rakhine and Chin states as it affects people's daily lives.

Myanmar Heads of State, Ministers Acquire Land in Capital

Posted: 22 Jun 2020 05:38 AM PDT

The State Counselor, president and Union ministers have acquired highly valuable plots of land in the capital, attracting criticism from the former ruling party.

Local Officials Resign En Masse in Myanmar’s Conflict-Torn Rakhine State

Posted: 22 Jun 2020 05:23 AM PDT

Sixty administrators in a single township in Rakhine have resigned out of fear of being caught up in the conflict between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military.

In Myanmar, General-Turned-Politician Hopes His Party Sees Success in Coming Election

Posted: 22 Jun 2020 02:05 AM PDT

The Irrawaddy talks with U Shwe Mann, ex-general and former Parliament speaker, about how his new Union Betterment Party will contest Myanmar's elections later this year.