Thursday, January 7, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

India-Myanmar Military Ties Pay Dividends as Naga Rebels Return to Mainstream

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 04:51 AM PST

Just months after India's top general visited Naypyitaw, NSCN (K) veteran Niki Sumi has returned to India from Sagaing and is reportedly engaging with the peace process.

Myanmar’s New Parliament to Convene on Feb. 1

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:45 AM PST

The second Union Parliament controlled by the National League for Democracy will meet for the first time on Feb. 1, the speakers of the two chambers announced.

Myanmar Rebel-Controlled Areas Carry Out Mass COVID-19 Testing

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:36 AM PST

The United Wa State Army and National Democratic Alliance Army are trying to isolate coronavirus cases in their territories.

Experts Warn of Backlash Against Chinese Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:24 AM PST

Opposition to Chinese BRI projects is likely to intensify in ethnic states due to the government's lack of transparency and failure to consult the affected communities.

Kirin to Continue Profit Denial to Myanmar Military Conglomerate

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:04 AM PST

After a suspension of dividends to probe military funding claims, the Japanese brewer says an investigation ended inconclusively due to denial of information.

Kim Jong Un Vows to Boost North Korea’s Defense Capabilities

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 09:33 PM PST

Speaking at the first Workers' Party Congress since 2016, the North Korean leader said the country's defense capabilities would be placed at a 'much higher level'.

Twitter Locks Trump’s Account, Warns of ‘Permanent Suspension’

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 09:29 PM PST

Following the storming of Congress by his supporters, the social media platform removed three tweets by Donald Trump for 'repeated and severe violations' of its policy.

US Congress Session to Certify Biden’s Election Win Thrown Into Chaos

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 09:27 PM PST

Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday, disrupting congressional certification of Joe Biden's presidential election victory.

The Day Myanmar’s Independence Hero Met Pakistan’s Founder

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 06:00 PM PST

General Aung San met Muslim League leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah in January 1947 before flying to London for talks on independence.

Pro-Myanmar Policies Must Guide Govt’s Handling of China’s BRI Projects

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 05:30 PM PST

When it comes to mega projects, Myanmar should not be a passive partner of China; Naypyitaw should be the one to propose plans and dictate their terms.
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