The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• UNFC Says China is ‘Interrupting’ Ethnic Politics in Burma
• NVC Holders Granted Limited Freedom of Movement in Northern Arakan State
• Karen State Chief Minister: IDP Repatriation Before De-Mining Would be Like ‘Living in a Prison’
• Campaigners Warn of Dams’ Impact
• Northern Alliance Rejects Defense Ministry’s Abduction Allegations
• Police Arrest Store Owner for Abuse of Underage Workers
• Union Govt Approves $22 Million Plan For Rangoon Electricity Supply
• Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week
• KNU Congress Meets to Elect New Leader
• Earthquake Jolts Rangoon Region, Injures 24
• UN Rapporteur to Burma Reports to Human Rights Council

UNFC Says China is ‘Interrupting’ Ethnic Politics in Burma Posted: 14 Mar 2017 08:35 AM PDT After days of emergency meetings, spokesperson Nai Hong Sar says attempting to solve conflict through military means will bring 'greater challenges.' The post UNFC Says China is 'Interrupting' Ethnic Politics in Burma appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NVC Holders Granted Limited Freedom of Movement in Northern Arakan State Posted: 14 Mar 2017 07:45 AM PDT Maungdaw District administrator confirms that NVC holders from the area may travel to the Bangladeshi border, but need permission to visit Sittwe. The post NVC Holders Granted Limited Freedom of Movement in Northern Arakan State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Karen State Chief Minister: IDP Repatriation Before De-Mining Would be Like ‘Living in a Prison’ Posted: 14 Mar 2017 06:58 AM PDT In the first part of an interview, Nang Khin Htwe Myint talks about obstacles to repatriation of internally displaced communities. The post Karen State Chief Minister: IDP Repatriation Before De-Mining Would be Like 'Living in a Prison' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Campaigners Warn of Dams’ Impact Posted: 14 Mar 2017 05:03 AM PDT To mark the International Day of Action for Rivers, campaigners in Burma say local people should have the right to decide how to use their resources. The post Campaigners Warn of Dams' Impact appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Northern Alliance Rejects Defense Ministry’s Abduction Allegations Posted: 14 Mar 2017 03:53 AM PDT Northern Alliance spokesperson says MNDAA troops were transporting Laukkai hotel workers to a safe place. The post Northern Alliance Rejects Defense Ministry's Abduction Allegations appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Police Arrest Store Owner for Abuse of Underage Workers Posted: 14 Mar 2017 03:43 AM PDT Police arrest a shop owner for the abuse of two underage girls who worked there. The post Police Arrest Store Owner for Abuse of Underage Workers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Union Govt Approves $22 Million Plan For Rangoon Electricity Supply Posted: 14 Mar 2017 03:02 AM PDT Lawmakers will debate whether Rangoon should use presidential reserve funds for a new generator. The post Union Govt Approves $22 Million Plan For Rangoon Electricity Supply appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week Posted: 14 Mar 2017 01:36 AM PDT Boxing, slam poetry, a boat party, light show, and bamboo craft display—all in Rangoon this week. The post Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

KNU Congress Meets to Elect New Leader Posted: 13 Mar 2017 10:56 PM PDT Overseas Karen delegates are denied a vote on new leadership for the first time at the annual Congress in Lay Wah. The post KNU Congress Meets to Elect New Leader appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Earthquake Jolts Rangoon Region, Injures 24 Posted: 13 Mar 2017 09:48 PM PDT A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Bago and Rangoon divisions and injures 24 people. The post Earthquake Jolts Rangoon Region, Injures 24 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Rapporteur to Burma Reports to Human Rights Council Posted: 13 Mar 2017 09:05 PM PDT Yanghee Lee says authorities may be using bureaucratic means to expel Muslim minority from northern Arakan State. The post UN Rapporteur to Burma Reports to Human Rights Council appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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