Sunday, November 8, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Minorities Claim They Cannot Vote in Ethnic Affairs Ministerial Races

Posted: 08 Nov 2020 04:42 AM PST

Ethnic minorities say they have been denied the right to vote in ethnic affairs ministerial contests with the authorities blaming them for not checking voter lists.

Myanmar’s Military Chief Agrees to Accept Election Result

Posted: 08 Nov 2020 03:32 AM PST

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing says he will accept Sunday's election result, despite condemning polling preparation this week.

Myanmar Voting Goes Smoothly, Election Monitor Group Says

Posted: 08 Nov 2020 02:33 AM PST

Poll monitor PACE reported no major disruptions to Sunday's general election, saying polling stations had the appropriate voting and anti-COVID-19 materials, and voting mostly began on time.

Myanmar Voters Flock to Polls Despite Coronavirus, Criticism of Election Body

Posted: 08 Nov 2020 12:57 AM PST

Mask-clad voters headed to the polls in Myanmar's second democratic election on Sunday, some lining up before dawn to ensure that the country's fledgling political transition moves forward.

Biden Clinches Win in Tight US Presidential Race as Trump Resists

Posted: 07 Nov 2020 10:00 PM PST

Joe Biden declared victory in the US presidential race on Saturday, but Donald Trump refused to concede, clinging to widely dismissed allegations of fraud.