Saturday, April 1, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Residents of Shan State’s Mong Hsu and Kyethi Head to the Polls

Posted: 01 Apr 2017 01:30 AM PDT

Unable to vote in the 2015 general election due to conflict, Central Shan State townships buck nationwide trend of low voter turnout.

The post Residents of Shan State's Mong Hsu and Kyethi Head to the Polls appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Voter Turnout Sluggish in By-Election

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 10:40 PM PDT

A total of 19 regional and Union parliament seats are up for grabs in by-elections, but voters appear reluctant to cast their ballots.

The post Voter Turnout Sluggish in By-Election appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Rohingya Rebel Leader Vows to Fight On

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 10:04 PM PDT

Ata Ullah of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, who previously claimed responsibility for October border post attacks, denies links to foreign Islamists.

The post Rohingya Rebel Leader Vows to Fight On appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (April 1)

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 09:11 PM PDT

Trade deficit up; state businesses under scrutiny; ADB announces new plan; Bangladeshi telecom firm invests in Burma; Junction City opens in Rangoon.

The post The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (April 1) appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The Govt Must Review What it has Accomplished in a Year and Accept Criticism’

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 08:13 PM PDT

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the successes and weaknesses of the NLD government's policies one year after it assumed office.

The post Dateline Irrawaddy: 'The Govt Must Review What it has Accomplished in a Year and Accept Criticism' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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