Wednesday, January 20, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Villagers Agree to Relocate From China-Backed Copper Mine

Posted: 20 Jan 2021 05:16 AM PST

After years of disagreements over compensation and violence against peaceful protests, a deal has reportedly been agreed with Wanbao to relocate Sagaing villagers.

Myanmar’s Rights Groups Call for Long-Delayed Justice for Kachin Teacher Murders

Posted: 20 Jan 2021 05:01 AM PST

Six years on, there has been no justice for two young Kachin teachers who were raped and murdered in Shan State.

Myanmar Signs Power Purchase Deal with Thai Company

Posted: 20 Jan 2021 03:48 AM PST

The authorities are trying to provide Yangon with a reliable power supply to sustain economic growth.

Timeline: Tracing Military’s Interference in Myanmar Election

Posted: 20 Jan 2021 02:04 AM PST

The Tatmadaw and the USDP have been banging this drum since before voters went to the polls, ignoring their landslide loss to the National League for Democracy.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative Continues to Make Inroads in Myanmar

Posted: 19 Jan 2021 09:42 PM PST

Observers are wary of the potential for debt-enslavement that comes with getting into bed with China.

Myanmar and Japan Talk of Continued Expansion of Investment and Military Relation

Posted: 19 Jan 2021 08:58 PM PST

Japan Myanmar Association plays a private institutional role to promote private sector investment between the two countries.
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