Wednesday, December 2, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Military Chief ‘Wants Democratization’, Kachin Religious Leader Says After Talks

Posted: 02 Dec 2020 05:35 AM PST

Rev. Dr. Hkalam Samson tells The Irrawaddy he urged the Tatmadaw chief to make the military's demining efforts in Kachin the basis for further peacebuilding with rebels.

Myanmar Teachers’ Groups to Defend Staff from Election Fraud Claims

Posted: 02 Dec 2020 03:32 AM PST

A committee has been formed to counter Union Solidarity and Development Party accusations that teachers assigned to polling stations committed electoral fraud.

HK Activists Agnes Chow, Joshua Wong Jailed for 2019 Protest

Posted: 02 Dec 2020 01:14 AM PST

Hong Kong democracy activists Agnes Chow and Joshua Wong have been jailed for 10 and 13.5 months respectively for their roles in an unauthorized protest last year.

Japan Enacts Law to Make Coronavirus Vaccines Free to Residents

Posted: 02 Dec 2020 01:02 AM PST

The Japanese government will foot the bill to vaccinate all residents for free following the passage of a law by the Diet on Wednesday.

Chief of Myanmar’s Anti-Corruption Commission Steps Down

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 11:37 PM PST

U Aung Kyi has resigned as chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission after earning praise from the public as a committed graft-buster.

Lunch With a Myanmar Princess

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 10:38 PM PST

To mark Tuesday's passing of June Bellamy, or Yadana Nat Mei, a princess and one of Myanmar dictator Ne Win's wives, The Irrawaddy republishes a 2019 interview with her.
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