Friday, October 28, 2016

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Harsher Penalties for Aggressive Drivers in Rangoon

Posted: 28 Oct 2016 08:19 AM PDT

Rangoon's government plans to increase the punishment given to bus line owners and drivers for aggressive driving, accidents and physical assault.

The post Harsher Penalties for Aggressive Drivers in Rangoon appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Govt Invites International Aid Delegation to Maungdaw

Posted: 28 Oct 2016 06:50 AM PDT

The President's Office spokesperson says UN agencies and the World Food Programme will be allowed visits to Arakan State's Maungdaw Township.

The post Govt Invites International Aid Delegation to Maungdaw appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Reports First Zika Case

Posted: 28 Oct 2016 05:40 AM PDT

The health ministry urges couples in Rangoon not to have babies in the next six months after a pregnant foreigner is found to have the Zika virus.

The post Burma Reports First Zika Case appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

State Counselor Wants all to Sign NCA Before February Peace Conference

Posted: 28 Oct 2016 05:36 AM PDT

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi calls for ethnic armed groups outside of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement to sign before the next 'Panglong' conference.

The post State Counselor Wants all to Sign NCA Before February Peace Conference appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Govt Urged to Open Access to Arakan Conflict Zone

Posted: 28 Oct 2016 05:27 AM PDT

Reports of human rights abuses, including rape, grow amid crackdown in north of the state.

The post Govt Urged to Open Access to Arakan Conflict Zone appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Army Trucks Caught in Potentially Illegal Acid Shipment in Pyay

Posted: 28 Oct 2016 05:17 AM PDT

Local authorities intervene after military trucks bearing 144 jerry cans of a restricted acid enter a residential ward of the central Burmese town.

The post Army Trucks Caught in Potentially Illegal Acid Shipment in Pyay appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Rangoon Municipality to Designate Two More Townships Rabies-Free

Posted: 28 Oct 2016 05:08 AM PDT

Sanchaung and Mingalar Taungnyunt townships will be the next rabies-free townships after the first campaign in Lanmadaw completed in October.

The post Rangoon Municipality to Designate Two More Townships Rabies-Free appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NLD and USDP to Contest All Seats in By-Elections

Posted: 28 Oct 2016 04:17 AM PDT

Nineteen seats are up for grabs, with the elections scheduled for April 1.

The post NLD and USDP to Contest All Seats in By-Elections appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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