The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Shan State Parliament Approves Branding of Northern Alliance as ‘Terrorists’
• Burma Rivers Network Calls for a Halt to Dam Projects in Conflict Areas
• Burma Army Chief Persists in Denying Rights Abuses
• Analysts Say 2016 is the Worst Year for Rangoon Construction Sector
• Deputy Foreign Minister Dismayed Over Malaysian PM’s Remarks
• The Director of Lipstick Under My Burkha: ‘The Choice Must Be Your Own’
• Indonesia to Tackle Loss of Forests, Fires 
• Thailand to Investigate BBC over Profile of New King
• Deadly Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Aceh
• Japan’s Defense Chief Says Alliance with US Will Endure
• Severe Flooding in Southern Thailand Kills 14

Shan State Parliament Approves Branding of Northern Alliance as ‘Terrorists’ Posted: 07 Dec 2016 07:57 AM PST Sixty-three lawmakers vote in favor of the USDP proposal, 45 voted against it and seven abstained. The post Shan State Parliament Approves Branding of Northern Alliance as 'Terrorists' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Rivers Network Calls for a Halt to Dam Projects in Conflict Areas Posted: 07 Dec 2016 06:36 AM PST Findings from BRN's two-year documentation process indicate that completed and planned dam projects have diminished locals' livelihoods and security. The post Burma Rivers Network Calls for a Halt to Dam Projects in Conflict Areas appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Army Chief Persists in Denying Rights Abuses Posted: 07 Dec 2016 05:33 AM PST Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing doubles down on dismissal of rape, murder, and arson in northern Maungdaw at a number of recent high-profile meetings. The post Burma Army Chief Persists in Denying Rights Abuses appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Analysts Say 2016 is the Worst Year for Rangoon Construction Sector Posted: 07 Dec 2016 05:28 AM PST 'Now that development polices are back to normal, we all have to start over from the beginning,' says director of Nay Kabar Construction. The post Analysts Say 2016 is the Worst Year for Rangoon Construction Sector appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Deputy Foreign Minister Dismayed Over Malaysian PM’s Remarks Posted: 07 Dec 2016 04:02 AM PST Burma's deputy foreign minister expresses dismay over remarks made by the Malaysian Prime Minister in support of Rohingya Muslims. The post Deputy Foreign Minister Dismayed Over Malaysian PM's Remarks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Director of Lipstick Under My Burkha: ‘The Choice Must Be Your Own’ Posted: 07 Dec 2016 03:56 AM PST The Irrawaddy sits down with the film's director to discuss her inspiration and how she challenged India's gender stereotypes. The post The Director of Lipstick Under My Burkha: 'The Choice Must Be Your Own' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Indonesia to Tackle Loss of Forests, Fires  Posted: 07 Dec 2016 01:53 AM PST Indonesia strengthens its moratorium on converting peat swamps to plantations in a move a conservation research group says will help prevent annual fires The post Indonesia to Tackle Loss of Forests, Fires  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thailand to Investigate BBC over Profile of New King Posted: 06 Dec 2016 11:23 PM PST 'Authorities have to pursue the matter. It is their duty to pursue anything that is against the law,' says Thai Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan. The post Thailand to Investigate BBC over Profile of New King appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Deadly Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Aceh Posted: 06 Dec 2016 11:15 PM PST At least 25 are killed and dozens trapped under rubble following magnitude 6.4 earthquake in the northern Indonesian province. The post Deadly Earthquake Hits Indonesia's Aceh appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Japan’s Defense Chief Says Alliance with US Will Endure Posted: 06 Dec 2016 08:57 PM PST Japan's defense chief says her country's alliance with the United States will endure in the Trump administration because it benefits both countries. The post Japan's Defense Chief Says Alliance with US Will Endure appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Severe Flooding in Southern Thailand Kills 14 Posted: 06 Dec 2016 08:51 PM PST Severe flooding due to heavy rain in southern Thailand has killed 14 people, including five students. The post Severe Flooding in Southern Thailand Kills 14 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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