The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Challenges Await as Burma is Vetted for EU Timber Trading Partnership
• Govt Must Publicly Address Deputy Minister’s Dismissal
• NLD Member Charged Under Article 66(d)
• Shan State Clashes Disrupt China Border Trade
• TNLA Spokesman: ‘The Joint Offensive is Necessary’
• At Least 10 People Killed in Shan State Conflict
• Lawmaker Urges Action on Illegal Fishing in Arakan State
• Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week
• Hundreds Flee across Burma Border into Bangladesh, Aid Workers Report
• China Says 3,000 Flee Burma after Shan State Clashes
• Tsunami Hits Japan after Strong Quake near Fukushima Disaster Site
• Rangoon’s Returnees Scramble to Build New Lives

Challenges Await as Burma is Vetted for EU Timber Trading Partnership Posted: 22 Nov 2016 08:20 AM PST For recognition within the FLEGT, Burma must prove it is combating illegal logging and adhering to effective forest governance. The post Challenges Await as Burma is Vetted for EU Timber Trading Partnership appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Govt Must Publicly Address Deputy Minister’s Dismissal Posted: 22 Nov 2016 08:01 AM PST Are NLD party members meddling in the duties of the Union government? The post Govt Must Publicly Address Deputy Minister's Dismissal appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NLD Member Charged Under Article 66(d) Posted: 22 Nov 2016 05:57 AM PST Amid growing controversy over Article 66(d) of Burma's Telecommunications Law, a National League for Democracy member is sued under the provision. The post NLD Member Charged Under Article 66(d) appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Shan State Clashes Disrupt China Border Trade Posted: 22 Nov 2016 05:52 AM PST Government minister says at least 50 large trucks are stuck inside the Muse 105-mile trade zone due to clashes between Burma Army and ethnic armed groups. The post Shan State Clashes Disrupt China Border Trade appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

TNLA Spokesman: ‘The Joint Offensive is Necessary’ Posted: 22 Nov 2016 04:14 AM PST The Irrawaddy interviews TNLA spokesperson Col Tar Bong Kyaw about the joint offensive launched in Shan State by the TNLA, KIA, MNDAA and AA. The post TNLA Spokesman: 'The Joint Offensive is Necessary' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

At Least 10 People Killed in Shan State Conflict Posted: 22 Nov 2016 04:06 AM PST Another 29 have been injured in the renewed fighting, and thousands of residents are displaced from their homes. The post At Least 10 People Killed in Shan State Conflict appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Lawmaker Urges Action on Illegal Fishing in Arakan State Posted: 22 Nov 2016 03:27 AM PST Arakan State lawmaker questions government failure to protect the livelihoods of local fisherman at risk from Bangladeshi trawlers. The post Lawmaker Urges Action on Illegal Fishing in Arakan State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week Posted: 22 Nov 2016 02:10 AM PST An '80s night, an international boxing match, a dim sum eating contest, a circus, and several art exhibition options. The post Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Hundreds Flee across Burma Border into Bangladesh, Aid Workers Report Posted: 21 Nov 2016 11:55 PM PST Refugees are seeking shelter from escalating violence in Arakan State that has killed at least 86 people and displaced some 30,000. The post Hundreds Flee across Burma Border into Bangladesh, Aid Workers Report appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China Says 3,000 Flee Burma after Shan State Clashes Posted: 21 Nov 2016 11:42 PM PST Injured Burmese citizens taken to hospital in China's Yunnan province as thousands flee fighting between Burma Army and armed ethnic groups. The post China Says 3,000 Flee Burma after Shan State Clashes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Tsunami Hits Japan after Strong Quake near Fukushima Disaster Site Posted: 21 Nov 2016 09:55 PM PST The 7.4 magnitude earthquake, felt in Tokyo, sends thousands of residents fleeing for higher ground as dawn breaks along the northeastern coast. The post Tsunami Hits Japan after Strong Quake near Fukushima Disaster Site appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Rangoon’s Returnees Scramble to Build New Lives Posted: 21 Nov 2016 09:30 PM PST Recent returnees to Rangoon believed they could start new lives under an NLD-led government but their homecoming hasn't played out as they hoped. The post Rangoon's Returnees Scramble to Build New Lives appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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