Monday, September 14, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Builds Temporary Hospitals as COVID-19 Centers Near Capacity

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 06:28 AM PDT

A spike in coronavirus cases in Yangon means the city requires an extra 5,000 temporary hospital beds, according to a health chief.

Myanmar Military Demands Return of Two Soldiers Who Confessed to Rohingya Atrocities

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 04:45 AM PDT

Sending two privates to the ICC in The Hague after they confessed to Rohingya atrocities was an "intervention" in Myanmar's judicial process, a military spokesman said.

Myanmar Official in Suu Kyi’s Office Tests Positive for COVID-19

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 04:18 AM PDT

Civil servants and journalists in Naypyitaw have been screened after an assistant director at the President's Office tested coronavirus-positive.

Myanmar Law Students Provide Free Legal Information to Local Communities

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 03:13 AM PDT

Students at two law schools in Yangon are providing free legal information and referrals for justice services to community members who need help resolving disputes.

Forget Knocking on Doors: Open a Facebook Account—the New Way to Campaign in Myanmar Amid COVID-19

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 01:27 AM PDT

As stay-at-home orders amid a rise in cases make traditional campaigning impossible, even top politicians like Daw Aung San Suu Kyi are going online to reach voters.

Japan’s Ruling Party Set to Elect Yoshihide Suga as Abe’s Successor

Posted: 13 Sep 2020 10:53 PM PDT

Lawmakers from the ruling LDP were expected to vote for Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga to replace Shinzo Abe as party president and Japanese premier on Monday.
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