Friday, March 17, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Parliament Approves Reduced Budget for 2017-2018

Posted: 17 Mar 2017 07:10 AM PDT

A Lower House lawmaker says that the budget for defense was not cut, in order to 'support the military becoming a standard army.'

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Environmental Agency Praises Danish Divestment from Burmese Teak

Posted: 17 Mar 2017 07:03 AM PDT

Meanwhile, Burmese traders say that the Burmese authorities should have been contacted before any decisions were made.

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Where are the Assassins?

Posted: 17 Mar 2017 04:02 AM PDT

Rumors and questions around the death of U Ko Ni continue to run rampant as the authorities fail to bring his killers to justice.

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New Suspect Revealed in U Ko Ni Murder as Case Goes to Court

Posted: 17 Mar 2017 03:31 AM PDT

Aung Win Tun is accused of harboring one of the alleged co-conspirators following the shooting of the NLD legal adviser.

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China’s Complex Role in Burma’s Peace Process

Posted: 17 Mar 2017 03:19 AM PDT

USIP report: Beijing's official policy of non-interference is complicated by historic and economic ties in border regions.

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Health Minister Rushes Back to Burma Amid Nursing Students’ Protest

Posted: 17 Mar 2017 12:49 AM PDT

Dr. Myint Htwe will reportedly discuss licensing regulations and salary increases for nurses.

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Rakhine Politics: A Great Success or another Great Rift Ahead?

Posted: 17 Mar 2017 12:32 AM PDT

Arakan National Party chief Dr. Aye Maung is courting renewed controversy with a comeback bid in the upcoming by-election.

The post Rakhine Politics: A Great Success or another Great Rift Ahead? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

EU Seeks UN Probe into Crimes in Arakan State

Posted: 16 Mar 2017 10:30 PM PDT

UN Human Rights Council to vote on EU resolution next week.

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Children Among Hundreds Detained in Arakan State

Posted: 16 Mar 2017 09:40 PM PDT

Documents show 423 men and boys are currently detained under 'Unlawful Association' law in Arakan State, 13 of them are minors.

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