Monday, October 12, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Party Chairman Arrested on Fugitive Warrant has $18m in Assets: Myanmar Government

Posted: 12 Oct 2020 06:27 AM PDT

Myanmar's authorities say they are investigating whether United Democratic Party boss U Kyaw Myint's businesses legally generated his considerable assets.

Myanmar State Counselor Declines to Prosecute Those Who Lied About Her on Facebook

Posted: 12 Oct 2020 06:21 AM PDT

When officials asked Daw Aung San Suu Kyi what action they should take against those caught spreading fake news about her on Facebook, she said: 'Just leave them alone.'

COVID-19 in Myanmar’s Biggest City ‘Not Under Control Yet’, Yangon Health Official Says

Posted: 12 Oct 2020 05:22 AM PDT

COVID-19 in Yangon isn't under control yet, a health official said; discussions are under way on sending home patients with mild symptoms who can afford to self-isolate.

Over-60s in COVID-19 Hotspots to Vote in Advance in Myanmar’s Election

Posted: 12 Oct 2020 04:19 AM PDT

To block the spread of coronavirus, the Union Election Commission has told over-60s in townships with stay-at-home orders and dense populations to vote in advance.

Myanmar’s Military Transfers Officers to Police on Bangladesh Border

Posted: 12 Oct 2020 02:42 AM PDT

The military says it is strengthening the border region in Rakhine State to tackle the Arakan Army and Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army.

ADB to Invest $30m in Myanmar’s COVID-19 Battle

Posted: 12 Oct 2020 01:25 AM PDT

Yangon is upgrading its hospitals as the city continues to report more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases per day.

Fourteen NLD Supporters Injured in Attack by Pro-USDP Mob in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region

Posted: 12 Oct 2020 12:36 AM PDT

The NLD said 14 of its supporters were injured by a mob returning from a USDP rally in Hinthada Township; the pro-military USDP says its campaigners were attacked first.

India’s Coronavirus Cases Surpass 7-Million Mark

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 10:51 PM PDT

India has become the second country after the United States to report 7 million COVID-19 cases, with deaths totaling more than 108,000.

Trump Holds First Major Public Event Since Coronavirus Diagnosis

Posted: 11 Oct 2020 10:36 PM PDT

Declaring that he was 'feeling great', US President Donald Trump on Saturday held his first public event since his COVID-19 diagnosis, appearing on a White House balcony.
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