Monday, October 5, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s KBZ Takes Leading Role in Country’s Fight Against COVID-19

Posted: 05 Oct 2020 07:05 AM PDT

Kanbawza Group is playing a key role in Myanmar's fight against COVID-19, spending nearly $6 million so far to build hospitals and provide key supplies and equipment.

Ta’ang Rebels Shell Myanmar’s Troops in Northern Shan State

Posted: 05 Oct 2020 06:16 AM PDT

The Ta'ang National Liberation Army has shelled a military battalion and a militia office in response to alleged government offensives.

Weapons, Drug Trafficking on Myanmar Border Threaten India’s Act East Policy

Posted: 05 Oct 2020 06:15 AM PDT

India will have to convince Myanmar to act against drug trafficking and arms smuggling if New Delhi's Act East strategy and peace building efforts are to succeed.

Rakhine State IDPs Exceed 36,000 Since August: Myanmar NGO

Posted: 05 Oct 2020 02:31 AM PDT

The Rakhine Ethnic Congress says villagers continue to flee their homes, despite the risk of COVID-19, fearing raids or artillery attacks from Myanmar's military.

Myanmar Reports 41 New COVID-19 Deaths, Setting Daily Record

Posted: 05 Oct 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Myanmar has announced its highest daily death toll from COVID-19, reporting 41 new fatalities on Sunday; the country is now third in ASEAN with 412 deaths.

Trump May Be Discharged From Hospital Soon, Doctors Say

Posted: 04 Oct 2020 10:28 PM PDT

Doctors for US President Donald Trump said he is responding well to treatment for COVID-19 and may return to the White House on Monday if he remains stable.