Friday, January 29, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Political Ghosts Come Back to Haunt Myanmar

Posted: 29 Jan 2021 08:00 AM PST

Will Myanmar see another coup? The answer depends on whether the military's views have evolved beyond those that drove Gen. Ne Win to seize power over half a century ago.

Myanmar’s Political Drama – What Episode Are You Watching Now?

Posted: 29 Jan 2021 07:55 AM PST

If the military were to stage a coup, they would be digging their own graves—but Myanmar people have grown to expect the unexpected.

Myanmar’s Supreme Court Hears Election Misconduct Claims Against President, Suu Kyi 

Posted: 29 Jan 2021 06:25 AM PST

Two military proxy parties filed their claims against the leaders and electoral body, accusing them of breaking the law during the November general election.

Myanmar Election Observers Urge Military to Accept Election Results

Posted: 29 Jan 2021 05:15 AM PST

A joint statement has called for the military and its political allies to work with the National League for Democracy to address issues with the Nov. 8 election.

Four Years On, No Answers Over Murder of Critic of Myanmar’s Military

Posted: 29 Jan 2021 03:31 AM PST

Muslim lawyer U Ko Ni was gunned down in daylight at Yangon's airport in 2017 but no motive has been established and the supposed mastermind is still at large.

COVID-19 Vaccination Delays Opening of Myanmar’s New Upper House

Posted: 29 Jan 2021 02:09 AM PST

The new Lower House session will open as scheduled on Monday; the Upper House will meet the following day.

The Mekong Reports China Doesn’t Want You to See

Posted: 29 Jan 2021 01:00 AM PST

The past few years have been some of the driest on record for the Mekong River. Researchers looking for the source of the problem are focusing on Chinese dams.

Meeting Between Myanmar Govt, Military Fails to Resolve Crisis Over Election

Posted: 28 Jan 2021 10:54 PM PST

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi reportedly rejected the military's demands for a vote recount and that the UEC be dissolved.

Western Embassies, UN Chief Urge Myanmar Military to Respect Democracy

Posted: 28 Jan 2021 10:27 PM PST

Amid rising government-military tensions, the US, UK, EU and other foreign missions said they looked forward to the convening of the new Parliament next week.