Thursday, July 16, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Ethnic Chin Armed Group Tells AA: Leave Chin State, End Fighting With Myanmar Military

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 04:17 AM PDT

The Chin National Front has told the Arakan Army again that it must withdraw from Chin State's Paletwa, where the Rakhine armed group has been fighting the Myanmar military.

Myanmar Authorities Bust Illegal Bordertown Casino

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 04:14 AM PDT

Myanmar's military has led a raid on a large casino on the Thai border. Under the May 2019 Gambling Law gambling is only legal for foreigners.

Civilian Who Died in Custody in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Killed Himself, Military Says

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 02:10 AM PDT

One of six villagers detained by troops in Rakhine State's Yanbye Township killed himself while awaiting interrogation, the Myanmar army said.

Joint Vision Statement Brings New Twists in Thai-US Alliance

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 12:27 AM PDT

After the signing of a bilateral strategic statement, Washington will expect Bangkok to be more assertive in its support for US policies, especially in relation to China.