The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Government Eases Trade Restrictions
• Bail Denied for Journalists Charged Under Controversial Defamation Law
• Dr. Myat Wunna Soe: ‘We Do Not Have the Funds to Repair the Cars’  
• Bagan Charity Single Released
• Defense Lawyers Expect Ruling Soon in Koh Tao Murder Appeal
• Two Police Officers Missing in Northern Shan State
• UN Warns Burma Govt Reputation at Stake Over Rohingya Crisis
• UNFC to Elect New Leader in December
• China Offers Burma Support to End Ethnic Unrest Near Border
• UN Security Council Set to Approve New N. Korea Sanctions
• China Blasts Singapore’s Military Cooperation with Taiwan
• Does the KNU Seek Support from Naypyidaw?

Government Eases Trade Restrictions Posted: 30 Nov 2016 06:27 AM PST A plan is announced to boost trade for joint ventures between local business people and foreign investors. The post Government Eases Trade Restrictions appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Bail Denied for Journalists Charged Under Controversial Defamation Law Posted: 30 Nov 2016 05:55 AM PST A Rangoon court dismisses bail requests from Eleven Media Group's CEO and chief editor charged under Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law. The post Bail Denied for Journalists Charged Under Controversial Defamation Law appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Dr. Myat Wunna Soe: ‘We Do Not Have the Funds to Repair the Cars’   Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:50 AM PST The Irrawaddy interviews the Ministry of Health and Sports deputy director general about donated cars left to rust in a hospital compound. The post Dr. Myat Wunna Soe: 'We Do Not Have the Funds to Repair the Cars'   appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Bagan Charity Single Released Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:42 AM PST One of Burma's most celebrated rock stars, Lay Phyu, will release a charity single to fund the renovation of quake-hit temples in Bagan. The post Bagan Charity Single Released appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Defense Lawyers Expect Ruling Soon in Koh Tao Murder Appeal Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:38 AM PST During a highly controversial investigation, Thai police allegedly beat the two suspects and forced them to falsely confess. The post Defense Lawyers Expect Ruling Soon in Koh Tao Murder Appeal appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Two Police Officers Missing in Northern Shan State Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:09 AM PST The officers fail to return to Nang Pha Kar village police outpost after escorting a detainee from jail to court. The post Two Police Officers Missing in Northern Shan State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Warns Burma Govt Reputation at Stake Over Rohingya Crisis Posted: 30 Nov 2016 02:31 AM PST The reputation of Burma's govt is at stake amid international concerns over how it is dealing with violence in the country's divided northwest. The post UN Warns Burma Govt Reputation at Stake Over Rohingya Crisis appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UNFC to Elect New Leader in December Posted: 30 Nov 2016 01:23 AM PST Ethnic armed alliance discusses new leadership elections, northern Shan State conflict and the country's peace process at a meeting in Chiang Mai. The post UNFC to Elect New Leader in December appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China Offers Burma Support to End Ethnic Unrest Near Border Posted: 29 Nov 2016 10:40 PM PST Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Beijing is worried by the deteriorating situation and repeats a call for an end to military action. The post China Offers Burma Support to End Ethnic Unrest Near Border appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Security Council Set to Approve New N. Korea Sanctions Posted: 29 Nov 2016 08:22 PM PST After months of wrangling, the UN Security Council is prepared to impose tougher sanctions on North Korea over its fifth and largest nuclear test yet. The post UN Security Council Set to Approve New N. Korea Sanctions appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China Blasts Singapore’s Military Cooperation with Taiwan Posted: 29 Nov 2016 08:16 PM PST A Chinese state newspaper has criticized Singapore over the Southeast Asian city-state's military training with self-governing Taiwan. The post China Blasts Singapore's Military Cooperation with Taiwan appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Does the KNU Seek Support from Naypyidaw? Posted: 29 Nov 2016 06:23 PM PST Ethnic Karen leader Gen Saw Mutu Say Poe's meetings in Naypyidaw suggest Burmese hopes to strengthen ties with the KNU. The post Does the KNU Seek Support from Naypyidaw? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States