Saturday, September 26, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Saffron Revolution: A Rangoon Diary

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 09:30 PM PDT

To mark the 13th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, The Irrawaddy revisits this 2007 account of the protests and bloody crackdown by photojournalist Thierry Falise.

The Power Behind the Robe

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 08:30 PM PDT

To mark the 13th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, The Irrawaddy revisits this analysis of the political power of the monkhood first published in October 2007.

Election 2020: The Week in Review

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 07:45 PM PDT

This week, the UEC refused to delay the election, the 'Rose Party' came into the spotlight, and an early date for migrants voting overseas was set.

Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 07:30 PM PDT

This week Myanmar's authorities continued to dig deep into reserves to help firms struggling with COVID-19 while the ban on international flights was extended.

The Day Myanmar’s Elected Prime Minister Handed Over Power

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 06:30 PM PDT

On this day in 1958, the democratically elected government handed power over to Myanmar's military in the wake of civil strife.