Wednesday, April 5, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Religious Affairs Ministry: Journalist Ko Swe Win Has Not Violated the Law

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 08:33 AM PDT

A three-page statement summarizes the ministry's views on the charges against the Myanmar Now chief editor.

The post Religious Affairs Ministry: Journalist Ko Swe Win Has Not Violated the Law appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Award-Winning Burma Peace Advocate: ‘The Process Needs More Women’

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 07:25 AM PDT

Peace facilitator Ja Nan Lahtaw, human rights educator U Aung Myo Min, and the late lawyer U Ko Ni win Schuman Awards.

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Prepare for Climate Change Risks, Report Urges

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 04:15 AM PDT

The government must prepare for a hotter, wetter, and more cyclone-prone country, according to a UN and WWF report.

The post Prepare for Climate Change Risks, Report Urges appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Malaysia Rights Panel Disturbed Over Deaths in Detention Centers

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 03:42 AM PDT

The panel says more than 600 deaths, including 63 people from Burma, mostly stemmed from diseases in prisons and detention centers.

The post Malaysia Rights Panel Disturbed Over Deaths in Detention Centers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Threatened, Followed

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 01:26 AM PDT

Amnesty International urges authorities in Burma to take action as Robert San Aung reports receiving death threats and being monitored.

The post Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Threatened, Followed appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Nationalists Appeal to Govt to Take Action Against Myanmar Now Correspondent

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 12:10 AM PDT

A Ma Ba Tha sub-group present petition of 8,800 signatures to take action against Ko Swe Win to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture.

The post Nationalists Appeal to Govt to Take Action Against Myanmar Now Correspondent appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ma Pwint Htun: ‘Everyone Will Be Using Mobile Financial Services in the Next Three Years’

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 09:09 PM PDT

The Irrawaddy interviews Ma Pwint Htun about Burma's growing mobile financial services industry.

The post Ma Pwint Htun: 'Everyone Will Be Using Mobile Financial Services in the Next Three Years' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 05:52 PM PDT

Pre-water festival parties, concerts, a light festival, circus and art shows—all in Rangoon this week, as picked by The Irrawaddy.

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