Tuesday, December 6, 2016

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Kofi Annan: Charge of ‘Genocide’ Should Not Be Used ‘Loosely’ in Arakan State

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 07:42 AM PST

Genocide, advisory commission chairman Mr. Annan says, 'is a very serious charge that requires legal review and judicial determination.'

The post Kofi Annan: Charge of 'Genocide' Should Not Be Used 'Loosely' in Arakan State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Palaung Community Tries New Method to Fight Drug Addiction

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 06:34 AM PST

'We needed to have this rehabilitation camp. Without it, our drug problem would spread like fire again,' says religious leader Ashin Dama Linkara.

The post Palaung Community Tries New Method to Fight Drug Addiction appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thai King Appoints New Members to Royal Council

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 05:06 AM PST

'This is a very calculated move from King Rama X, which signals compromise while also asserting a new order under his reign,' says analyst.

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UNFC’s Nai Hong Sar: Major Difficulty Lies in Negotiating with Burma Army

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 05:02 AM PST

The Irrawaddy speaks to the UNFC vice chairman about the impact of clashes between the Northern Alliance and the Burma Army on the peace process.

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Muslim Coalition Objects to Malaysia’s Rally to Support Rohingya

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 04:56 AM PST

A coalition of Muslim civil society groups in Burma objects to a rally led by the Malaysian prime minister in support of the Rohingya minority.

The post Muslim Coalition Objects to Malaysia's Rally to Support Rohingya appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Mun Awng Releases New Album

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 04:15 AM PST

After nearly three decades in exile, popular musician Mun Awng is making a comeback with  brand new album Raindrops of Peace released this weekend.

The post Mun Awng Releases New Album appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Eden Group Buys Sedona Hotel Mandalay

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 02:57 AM PST

Local conglomerate buys hotel from Singapore's Keppel Land for US$41 million and says it will be managed by Hilton.

The post Eden Group Buys Sedona Hotel Mandalay appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

By Accident or Design, Trump Signals Tougher China Policy

Posted: 05 Dec 2016 09:30 PM PST

Whether by accident or design, President-elect Donald Trump is signaling a tougher American policy toward China, sparking warnings from Beijing.

The post By Accident or Design, Trump Signals Tougher China Policy appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ten Things to do in Rangoon This Week

Posted: 05 Dec 2016 06:31 PM PST

Concerts, exhibitions and the circus – all in Rangoon this week, as picked by The Irrawaddy.

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Malaysia, Don’t Use Burma to Distract from Disquiet at Home

Posted: 05 Dec 2016 05:14 AM PST

RANGOON — Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak had strong words for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as he led a rally in Kuala Lumpur to show solidarity with the Muslim Rohingya in Arakan State. His comment to the baying crowds of "enough is enough" aimed at the State Counselor has risked a diplomatic fissure with […]

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