Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Launches Election App to Keep Voters Informed

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 05:25 AM PDT

The mVoter 2020 app aims to keep voters informed about potential disruption as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. 

Yangon Health Official Vows ‘All-Out Battle’ Against COVID-19

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 04:48 AM PDT

The vice chairman of Yangon's COVID-19 committee said all city residents must observe prevention guidelines; the city is preparing more facilities as testing increases.

Myanmar’s Election a High-Stakes Game in War-Torn Rakhine State

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 04:09 AM PDT

Will politicians help the public imagine new post-election democratic possibilities in the wake of violence and COVID-19?

G-20 Summit in November to Go Online Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted: 28 Sep 2020 10:25 PM PDT

Saudi Arabia, which currently holds the presidency of the G-20, said the group's leaders' summit would be held online in November due to COVID-19 concerns.

India’s Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Top 6 Million

Posted: 28 Sep 2020 10:03 PM PDT

India's total coronavirus cases have passed 6 million with more than 95,500 deaths—second only to the US in both categories.