Friday, November 20, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Citizens Asked to Stay Home During Cool Season to Avoid COVID-19

Posted: 20 Nov 2020 05:52 AM PST

The authorities are reporting a spike in coronavirus cases after this week's National League for Democracy victory celebrations.

Western Media Fail to Grasp Meaning of Myanmar Ruling Party’s Election Win

Posted: 20 Nov 2020 05:20 AM PST

While insulting voters, Western media dismissed the NLD's election win as a display of blind faith in Suu Kyi; the world's understanding of Myanmar is the poorer for it.

Myanmar Condemns UN Rohingya Resolution

Posted: 20 Nov 2020 04:51 AM PST

The United Nations General Assembly handed Myanmar a heavy defeat over its treatment of Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State and other minorities.

Myanmar’s Decentralization Will Boost National Reconciliation: SNLD Spokesman

Posted: 20 Nov 2020 03:29 AM PST

Shan Nationalities League for Democracy spokesman Sai Leik says the new government should offer jobs to ethnic political leaders and devolve powers away from Naypyitaw.

US Navy Chief in Asia Stresses India’s Role in Regional Stability

Posted: 19 Nov 2020 09:13 PM PST

The commander of the US Navy's Seventh Fleet said India's role in the Quad defense grouping is important to regional stability as China increasingly flexes its muscles.