Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Day Deadly Prison Riot in Rangoon Jail Erupted

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 06:30 PM PDT

The British colonial authorities crushed a prison riot in Yangon (then Rangoon) in June 1930 as disturbances gripped the city.

Monk Charged with Murder of Teenager in Myanmar’s Magwe Region

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 05:47 AM PDT

Police say the monk stabbed the teenager "out of anger" but the victim's family believes it was premeditated and are calling for justice.

Arakan Army Blamed for Ambush on Police Trucks in Western Myanmar

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 05:43 AM PDT

Three border police were killed and four others injured in an alleged AA attack on trucks bringing reinforcements to tackle the rebel army.

Myanmar SMEs Urge Suu Kyi to Ease COVID-19 Loan Policies

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 05:11 AM PDT

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Myanmar say they aren't able to access government and foreign-backed loans due to strict repayment and application requirements.

Myanmar Seeks to Fly Illegal Migrants Home From Malaysia As More Suicides Reported Amid COVID-19

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 04:32 AM PDT

Thousands of unregistered migrants are stranded without work in Malaysia but the government cannot bring them home yet despite the eighth reported suicide.

Top Myanmar General’s Visit to Russia Will Strengthens Ties: Myanmar Military

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 01:54 AM PDT

Myanmar's military says that Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Russia this week will continue to bring the militaries of the two countries closer together.
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