The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Multi-Billion Dollar Rangoon Southwest Expansion Set to Begin
• Mon State Chief Minister Resigns
• Construction Guidelines Unclear in Coastal Areas
• Foreigner Dies in Apparent Suicide on Mount Zwekabin
• ‘If We Waited for Aid From the Govt, the IDPs Would Have Starved’
• Scuffles at Dhammakaya Temple in Bangkok as Police Hunt Monk
• UWSA to Host Summit of Ethnic Armed Groups
• Two Soldiers Injured in Arakan State Clash

Multi-Billion Dollar Rangoon Southwest Expansion Set to Begin Posted: 20 Feb 2017 07:22 AM PST The Rangoon chief minister pledged to review all controversial city expansion projects and prioritize the public good over corporate interests. The post Multi-Billion Dollar Rangoon Southwest Expansion Set to Begin appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Mon State Chief Minister Resigns Posted: 20 Feb 2017 07:02 AM PST '[U Min Min Oo] took responsibility and decided to resign, due to his leadership performance in the government,' says NLD party spokesman U Win Htein. The post Mon State Chief Minister Resigns appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Construction Guidelines Unclear in Coastal Areas Posted: 20 Feb 2017 04:42 AM PST A survey found around one dozen three-story buildings in Ngapali that breach height guidelines provided by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism. The post Construction Guidelines Unclear in Coastal Areas appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Foreigner Dies in Apparent Suicide on Mount Zwekabin Posted: 20 Feb 2017 04:32 AM PST The French tourist's body—with fractures to the head, hip, leg, and hand—is found in a tree about 52 meters (170 feet) below the summit. The post Foreigner Dies in Apparent Suicide on Mount Zwekabin appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

‘If We Waited for Aid From the Govt, the IDPs Would Have Starved’ Posted: 20 Feb 2017 04:05 AM PST Sai Ba Nyan, volunteer vice chairman of a northern Shan State IDP camp with more than 900 people, feels that Burma's govt has forgotten about them. The post 'If We Waited for Aid From the Govt, the IDPs Would Have Starved' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Scuffles at Dhammakaya Temple in Bangkok as Police Hunt Monk Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:34 PM PST The standoff at the scandal-hit Dhammakaya Temple represents one of the biggest challenges to the authority of Thailand's junta since it took power in 2014. The post Scuffles at Dhammakaya Temple in Bangkok as Police Hunt Monk appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UWSA to Host Summit of Ethnic Armed Groups Posted: 19 Feb 2017 11:13 PM PST As in previous meetings, the Wa invite to Panghsang mainly ethnic armed groups that are non-signatories to the nationwide ceasefire agreement. The post UWSA to Host Summit of Ethnic Armed Groups appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Two Soldiers Injured in Arakan State Clash Posted: 19 Feb 2017 08:37 PM PST Government security forces are ambushed by 30 unidentified gunmen on the border with Bangladesh. The post Two Soldiers Injured in Arakan State Clash appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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