Tuesday, December 27, 2016

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Protesters Call for Resignation of Arakan State’s Regional House Speaker

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 07:50 AM PST

Demonstrators call for U San Kyaw Hla to step down over past seizures of land on which ministerial residences are to be built.

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UNFC Hosts Stakeholder Meeting to Discuss Peace Process

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 05:43 AM PST

The ethnic armed group alliance hosts a three-day stakeholder meeting in Thailand to discuss further approaches to the current peace process.

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Plans Announced for SEZ and New Airport Terminal in Southern Rangoon

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 05:36 AM PST

A divisional minister announces in parliament that the projects will take place in Kwan Chan Gone, Letkokkon, Kawhmu and Dala townships.

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Orphaned Elephant Found in Irrawaddy Division

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 03:42 AM PST

Dr. Myo Min Aung names the two-month-old calf 'Mary,' as she was found on Christmas Day.

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Vice President: Maungdaw Attacks Conspired to ‘Harm the Sovereignty of the Country’

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 02:48 AM PST

Report from head of investigation commission says October's attacks were unlike previous incidents as they involved overseas organizations.

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Women’s Federation to Undergo Overhaul

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 02:39 AM PST

The Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation will be restructured as an independent civil society organization.

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2016 in Photos

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 02:23 AM PST

The Irrawaddy's photographers never fail to capture Burma's most iconic moments.

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Eleven Media Issue Apology Over Chief Minister Article

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 12:30 AM PST

The apology comes while the group's chief executive and chief editor were denied bail in court on Article 66(d) charges.

The post Eleven Media Issue Apology Over Chief Minister Article appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Muslim with Govt Links Murdered in Arakan State

Posted: 26 Dec 2016 09:11 PM PST

Two apparent government sympathizers have now been found murdered, according to State Counselor's Office.

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Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

Posted: 26 Dec 2016 06:23 PM PST

The Irrawaddy rounds up ten ways to celebrate the New Year.

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