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• USDP Questions State Information Security
• US Women’s Marches Draw Nearly 3 Million Protesters
• Rice Export Volume Drops
• Special Investigation Bureau Probes Theft of 2.8 Billion Kyats
• Mon and Karen Armed Groups to Hold Talks Over Territory Clashes
• Burmese Jaggery ‘A Reflection of Childhood’ for Local Entrepreneur
• Workers Rally for Labor Rights in Mandalay
• Burma Army Sues Students for Defamation
• Demonstration in Mandalay After Teacher’s Death
• Imagined Urban Futures of Rangoon
• Wa State Suffers as Fewer Chinese Come to Party

USDP Questions State Information Security Posted: 23 Jan 2017 06:07 AM PST 'Because of the breach of security, it has now become to difficult to differentiate between good guys and bad guys,' said USDP chairman U Than Htay. The post USDP Questions State Information Security appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

US Women’s Marches Draw Nearly 3 Million Protesters Posted: 23 Jan 2017 06:00 AM PST The rallies in protest of Donald Trump's proposed policies also highlighted issues about the power dynamics between white and minority women. The post US Women's Marches Draw Nearly 3 Million Protesters appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Rice Export Volume Drops Posted: 23 Jan 2017 04:53 AM PST The rice export volume declines this fiscal year due to flooding and a slowdown in demand from China. The post Rice Export Volume Drops appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Special Investigation Bureau Probes Theft of 2.8 Billion Kyats Posted: 23 Jan 2017 04:41 AM PST 'I know that there was an investigation, and the investigation report has already been submitted to the Union government,' says Dr. Aung Moe Nyo. The post Special Investigation Bureau Probes Theft of 2.8 Billion Kyats appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Mon and Karen Armed Groups to Hold Talks Over Territory Clashes Posted: 23 Jan 2017 04:35 AM PST 'Our intention now is to solve this conflict peacefully through dialogue,' says an NMSP spokesperson. The post Mon and Karen Armed Groups to Hold Talks Over Territory Clashes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burmese Jaggery ‘A Reflection of Childhood’ for Local Entrepreneur Posted: 23 Jan 2017 04:25 AM PST Ma Cho Lei Aung transformed a traditional dessert into a bite-sized piece of nostalgia—her jaggery has become a story of traditional Burmese identity. The post Burmese Jaggery 'A Reflection of Childhood' for Local Entrepreneur appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Workers Rally for Labor Rights in Mandalay Posted: 23 Jan 2017 02:09 AM PST Hundreds of workers travel to Mandalay to protest with Panda Textile employees, filling the streets with their motorbikes. The post Workers Rally for Labor Rights in Mandalay appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma Army Sues Students for Defamation Posted: 23 Jan 2017 12:47 AM PST Military's South Western command files complaint over satirical drama on conflict with ethnic armed groups. The post Burma Army Sues Students for Defamation appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Demonstration in Mandalay After Teacher’s Death Posted: 22 Jan 2017 10:49 PM PST Protestors demand the government investigate the murder of schoolteacher U Aung Zin Tun and ensure safety of teachers in remote locations. The post Demonstration in Mandalay After Teacher's Death appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Imagined Urban Futures of Rangoon Posted: 22 Jan 2017 08:30 PM PST Diana Huynh explores the possibilities for Rangoon's future development. The post Imagined Urban Futures of Rangoon appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Wa State Suffers as Fewer Chinese Come to Party Posted: 22 Jan 2017 06:31 PM PST The Wa State is now trying to diversify its economy, which relies heavily on China as a market for its exports of rubber and metals such as tin. The post Wa State Suffers as Fewer Chinese Come to Party appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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