Monday, September 21, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Political Party Withdraws Election Broadcast After Censorship by Myanmar Authorities

Posted: 21 Sep 2020 06:11 AM PDT

The Democratic Party for a New Society has refused to broadcast its election campaign video after references to the rights of children and citizens were censored.

Myanmar’s COVID-19 Center Yangon Imposes More Restrictions as Cases Soar

Posted: 21 Sep 2020 03:15 AM PDT

Stricter stay-at-home orders for the whole city started on Monday while businesses are being told to work from home as coronavirus cases rise by up to 500 per day.

Myanmar’s Election Commission Rules Out Postponing Election Due to COVID-19

Posted: 21 Sep 2020 02:55 AM PDT

The election will proceed on Nov. 8 despite the COVID-19 epidemic, the UEC said, while vowing to ensure Health Ministry guidelines are enforced at all voting stations.

Thai Protesters Petition King for Monarchy Reform, Political Change

Posted: 21 Sep 2020 01:39 AM PDT

Breaking a long-standing taboo on criticizing royalty, thousands of protesters in Bangkok on Sunday called for reform of the monarchy and the government's resignation.

Second Unexploded Hand Grenade Found at Residence of Election Official in Myanmar’s Capital

Posted: 21 Sep 2020 01:33 AM PDT

Unexploded hand grenades were thrown at the home of the Naypyitaw Election Sub-Commission chairman on Saturday night, after the UEC ruled out delaying the Nov. 8 vote.
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