Friday, December 2, 2016

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Rangoon University Students’ Union Building to be Rebuilt Next Year

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 07:14 AM PST

'We have a plan to allocate a budget for the student union building in the next fiscal year,' the deputy education minister tells the Lower House.

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Burma Army Proposes Branding of Northern Alliance as ‘Terrorist Organizations’

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 07:08 AM PST

The defense minister encourages Parliament to urge a halt to aid, relief, and medical treatment in areas controlled by the KIA, MNDAA, TNLA and AA.

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State Counselor Discusses Peace Process, Corruption, and Sexual Assault Cases in Singapore

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 05:00 AM PST

'Some don't have the courage to achieve peace, when mistrust [between communities] is bigger than the desire for peace,' says Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

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State-Level Arakan Investigation Commission Formed

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 04:52 AM PST

A commission to investigate attacks in Arakan State is formed, nearly two months after clashes broke out between government troops and militants.

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Arakanese Civil Society Groups Refuse to Meet Kofi Annan-Led Commission

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 04:38 AM PST

As the delegation begins a second regional visit, local organizations say they will not meet them unless they refrain from using the term 'Rohingya.'

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A Lesson from Singapore

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 03:32 AM PST

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's remarks about her country overtaking Singapore economically in the next 20 years draw laughter and criticism.

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Shan State Peace Talks Fall Apart

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 01:05 AM PST

'Now let's go back to our territory and launch this war again,' says TNLA Col Tar Phone Kyaw, as talks fail to materialize.

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Crown Prince Formally Becomes Thailand’s New King

Posted: 01 Dec 2016 08:37 PM PST

Thailand has a new king, with the country's crown prince formally taking the throne to succeed his much-revered late father, who reigned for 70 years.

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Young Gay Men at the Frontline of AIDS Prevention in China

Posted: 01 Dec 2016 08:29 PM PST

Young gay men are at the frontline of AIDS prevention in China, with new cases occurring at one of the fastest rates of any segment of the population.

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Free Speech Must be Defended

Posted: 01 Dec 2016 06:19 PM PST

The 250th anniversary of the Freedom of the Press Act in Sweden reminds the Swedish Ambassador to Burma of the long road to promote free expression.

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