Friday, March 10, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Thingyan Holiday Cut Short

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 04:24 AM PST

The public holiday for Burmese New Year is cut in half, irritating employees who traditionally travel home over the long break.

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Is U Wirathu Above the Law?

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 03:26 AM PST

If the government cannot contain U Wirathu and protect Ko Swe Win, the public will question whether the nationalist monk is above the law.

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Thousands Flee Laukkai Clashes

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 01:59 AM PST

More than 20,000 have reportedly fled to China while at least another 2,000 have arrived in Mandalay, say volunteers.

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Economist U Hla Myint Dies at 97

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 01:45 AM PST

One of Burma's few internationally renowned scholars and pioneering welfare theorist U Hla Myint passes away at the age of 97 in Bangkok.

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Business Community: Govt Must Clarify Laws to Secure Investment

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 12:26 AM PST

Lack of clarity in Burma's laws and poor infrastructure are affecting investors' confidence, say local and international business leaders.

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Karate and Wooden Guns: Arakan State’s Insurgent Group

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 09:08 PM PST

Group claiming responsibility for October attacks in Arakan State linked to Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, has been recruiting since early last year.

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