Thursday, April 20, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Former Soldier and Two Reporters Arrested For Smuggling Rohingya in Arakan State

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 06:11 AM PDT

Arrests raise questions about unethical journalism, as police say the suspects received 800,000 kyats to take men without permits into lower Burma.

The post Former Soldier and Two Reporters Arrested For Smuggling Rohingya in Arakan State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Panghsang Attendees Form Peace Negotiation Bloc

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 05:38 AM PDT

Seven ethnic armed organizations propose holding talks with the government as a UWSA-led alliance, rejecting the NCA path.

The post Panghsang Attendees Form Peace Negotiation Bloc appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Blue Shirt Campaign Demands Release of Political Prisoners

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 02:02 AM PDT

The event on Friday falls on the three-year anniversary of the death of celebrated writer and democracy champion U Win Tin.

The post Blue Shirt Campaign Demands Release of Political Prisoners appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Nearly 170 Houses Relocated As Irrawaddy River Bank Erodes

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 12:34 AM PDT

Locals in nearby villages raise concerns as riverbank erosion forces houses and a high school in two villages to move.

The post Nearly 170 Houses Relocated As Irrawaddy River Bank Erodes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Burma President Appoints New Deputy Minister of Commerce

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 11:06 PM PDT

U Aung Htoo leaves his post as Burma's ambassador to Indonesia to become the eleventh deputy minister appointed under the NLD government.

The post Burma President Appoints New Deputy Minister of Commerce appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Hearing Burma: Teaching Artistry in Rangoon

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 06:54 PM PDT

Community music center Gitameit is taking new, bold steps in its efforts to protect and promote music in Burma.

The post Hearing Burma: Teaching Artistry in Rangoon appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

How the KNU’s ‘Hardliners’ Tried and Failed to Win the Election

Posted: 19 Apr 2017 06:32 PM PDT

The former KNU vice chairperson heads a fated attempt for the ethnic armed organization's leadership.

The post How the KNU's 'Hardliners' Tried and Failed to Win the Election appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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