Monday, December 30, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

China Quietly Pushing Myanmar to Back Its Development Plan for Irrawaddy River

Posted: 30 Dec 2019 07:52 AM PST

China seeks to develop the Irrawaddy River as a safe, cheap link from Yunnan to the Indian Ocean; local critics fear the impact on the economy and the river itself.

Court Rejects Bid by Myanmar’s Kayah State Govt to Increase Activists’ Jail Terms

Posted: 30 Dec 2019 05:11 AM PST

Loikaw District Court rejects Kayah State govt's appeal seeking harsher sentences for Karenni youth activists jailed for criticizing officials over Gen. Aung San statue.

Why Does the Myanmar Military Rebuff the Work of the Constitutional Amendment Committee?

Posted: 30 Dec 2019 04:46 AM PST

Rejecting the NLD and ethnic parties' constitutional amendment process, the Myanmar military has gone its own way on charter change, submitting proposals independently.

Myanmar’s AA Rebel Group ‘Cannot Guarantee Safety’ of Detainees in Its Custody

Posted: 30 Dec 2019 12:41 AM PST

After death of detained NLD township leader, the Arakan Army says the military situation in Rakhine makes it impossible to guarantee the safety of those in its custody.

N. Korean Leader Kim Presides Over 2nd Day of Key Party Meeting

Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:34 PM PST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presides over second day of ruling party meeting on "crucial issues" as Pyongyang's deadline for progress in talks with US looms.

City Dwellers Find Simpler Life in Rural China Commune

Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:24 PM PST

China's megacities have drawn hundreds of millions of people from rural villages in search of jobs, but an emerging trend is seeing people move in the opposite direction.

Tourists Stay Away From Taj Mahal, Other Indian Attractions as Protests Flare

Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:12 PM PST

About 200,000 tourists have canceled or delayed trips to the Taj Mahal in the past two weeks due to deadly protests over a new citizenship law, Indian authorities say.
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Saturday, December 28, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

‘Principles Should Take Precedence Over Details in Charter Reform’

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 08:00 PM PST

An expert on constitutional reform tells The Irrawaddy the Charter Amendment Committee needs to focus on basic principles if charter change is to be meaningful.

The Most Popular Stories of 2019

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 06:30 PM PST

The Irrawaddy presents a compilation of our most-viewed features, analyses, commentaries and lifestyle articles from 2019.
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Friday, December 27, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Praises ‘Enchanting’ Works by Celebrated Myanmar Artists

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:08 AM PST

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attended the opening of the 'Hay Manda' art exhibition in Yangon on Thursday and praised the works on display as 'enchanting'.

AA Abducts Mytel’s Rakhine Boss, Driver, Myanmar Military Says

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:01 AM PST

The Myanmar military said the Arakan Army has abducted the Rakhine State director of military-backed telecom operator Mytel, along with his driver.

Myanmar’s Movers and Shakers of 2019

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 04:25 AM PST

The Irrawaddy looks back at the people and issues that dominated the headlines in 2019.

AA, Myanmar Military Blame Each Other for Death of Local NLD Chief in Rakhine

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 01:32 AM PST

The Myanmar military has rejected a claim by the Arakan Army that an NLD official in the ethnic armed group's custody died as the result of a Tatmadaw artillery strike.

Japan Backs Myanmar’s Claim That No Genocide Occurred in Rakhine State

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 12:50 AM PST

Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Maruyama says the Myanmar military did not commit, or intend to commit, genocide in Rakhine State.

The Day the Widow of Myanmar’s National Hero Died

Posted: 26 Dec 2019 10:44 PM PST

On this day in 1988, Daw Khin Kyi, the widow of national hero Gen. Aung San, died, causing dilemmas for the ruling generals.

Japanese Govt Hid Knowledge of 2 Abductees Living in N.Korea

Posted: 26 Dec 2019 10:35 PM PST

Japanese Prime Minister Abe approved 2014 decision not to reveal knowledge that two citizens abducted by N.Korea were alive in Pyongyang.

Political, Economic Challenges to Test Thai Government in 2020

Posted: 26 Dec 2019 09:54 PM PST

Thai PM confident his civilian government will complete its term, but his multiparty cabinet and the opposition pose new challenges for the former junta chief.
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Thursday, December 26, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Day Myanmar’s Modern Military First Took Shape

Posted: 26 Dec 2019 03:42 AM PST

On this day in 1941, Gen. Aung San led the 30 Comrades in establishing the Burma Independence Army, which would throw off colonial and fascist rule.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

37 Civilians Sued by MPs for Criticism Since NLD Took Power

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 05:26 AM PST

A new civil society report says members of Parliament have sued 37 civilians for voicing criticisms since the National League for Democracy came to power in March 2016.

Three Get Bail in Trial for Myanmar Comedian’s Death

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 04:45 AM PST

A Yangon court has granted bail to three suspects in the trial over the beating death of well-known comedian Aung Yell Htwe on New Year's Eve in 2017.

Myanmar Garment Workers Continue Strike, Demand Regional Minister Resign

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 03:07 AM PST

Over 1,000 garment workers protested in Ayeyarwady Region Sunday, calling on a regional labor minister to resign as they continue a strike for better pay and conditions.

Gallstones Force Myanmar Minister to Take Time Off

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 02:54 AM PST

Commerce Minister Dr. Than Myint has been off work for most of this month with gallstones and there is no indication when he will return.

Chinese Man Jailed for Throwing Ink on Drape at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 02:11 AM PST

A Japanese court has sentenced a Chinese man to 14 months in prison for vandalizing a drape at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, where war criminals are among those honored.

Mozzarella and Ribs: A Match Made in Heaven at James Cheese Myanmar

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 02:10 AM PST

James Cheese Back Ribs, the South Korean chain known for its pork ribs and mozzarella combination, has opened its first outlet in Yangon.

‘Grass’ or ‘VIP’? How Rural Vietnamese Make the Treacherous Journey to Europe

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 10:21 PM PST

For Vietnamese migrants trying to get to Europe, people-smugglers offer different levels of service at vastly different prices, but the risks are always high.

Young Democrats Shake Up Pro-Beijing Stronghold in Hong Kong

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:50 PM PST

In November's polls, voters in Hong Kong's historically pro-China 'Little Shanghai' district handed victories to young pro-democratic candidates in four of five seats. 

Modi’s Party Loses Indian State Election Amid Protests Over Citizenship Law

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:08 PM PST

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP concedes defeat in Jharkhand state election amid a deadly wave of protests against a new citizenship law deemed anti-Muslim.
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Monday, December 23, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Protesters Call for Action Against Police for Revealing Toddler Rape Victim’s Identity

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 06:48 AM PST

Hundreds of people marched in Yangon to demand legal action against police officers who revealed the identity of the toddler victim in the 'Victoria' rape case.

Head of Myanmar Catholic Church Calls for Int’l Understanding of Country’s Struggles

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 05:59 AM PST

In his Christmas address Saturday, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo called on the international community to understand Myanmar's challenges around democracy and security.

UN Honors Myanmar Women’s Rights Activist

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 05:32 AM PST

Ma May Sabe Phyu, a longtime women's rights activist from Myanmar, has won the United Nations Development Program's N-Peace Award.

Int’l Media Shows Lack of Fairness, Ignores State Counselor’s Message to the ICJ

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 04:28 AM PST

Too busy writing stories about a 'fallen icon', the world's media ignored Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's message that accountability for the Rohingya crisis should begin at home.

Myanmar Police Seize Nearly 40 Million Kyats in Counterfeit Bills in Mandalay

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 02:59 AM PST

Police in Mandalay have arrested five people found in possession of nearly 40 million kyats in fake bills and opened a case against them for counterfeiting currency.

Myanmar Military Slams NLD ‘Tyranny’ on Charter Change Committee

Posted: 22 Dec 2019 11:32 PM PST

Military MPs have filed a formal complaint over the Charter Amendment Committee, saying it is no longer representative of Parliament and accusing the NLD of 'tyranny'.

Hong Kong Braces for Protests Over Christmas Holidays

Posted: 22 Dec 2019 09:23 PM PST

In Hong Kong, protests are planned throughout the week, including demonstrations in five shopping malls on Christmas eve.

Indian PM Defends Citizenship Law After Protests Turn Deadly

Posted: 22 Dec 2019 09:02 PM PST

Indian PM Modi denies citizenship law is anti-Muslim, leads rally in New Delhi as opposition protests turn deadly.

The Day Imperial Japanese Bombers Rained Fire on Yangon

Posted: 22 Dec 2019 06:41 PM PST

On this day in 1941, about 3,000 Yangon residents were killed as Japanese aircraft unleashed the first-ever bombing raid on the city.

Myanmar’s Second Political Women’s Group Was Established 100 Years Ago Today

Posted: 22 Dec 2019 05:30 PM PST

On this day in 1919, anti-colonial Burmese women leaders founded the Darna Thukha, an organization that campaigned against British colonial rule for over a decade.
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Friday, December 20, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Medical Superintendent at Hospital in Myanmar’s Mandalay Arrested for Corruption

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 06:39 AM PST

The anti-graft agency has sued the medical superintendent of Mandalay's Orthopedic Hospital and one of his colleagues for taking bribes related to a parking concession.

Landmine Use Must Be Stopped in Myanmar’s Armed Conflict

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 06:32 AM PST

The Myanmar military and ethnic armed groups deny using landmines, but the growing civilian casualty toll tells a different story.

Raped Toddler’s Parents Prepare to Sue Myanmar Police for Naming Victim

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 05:18 AM PST

The parents of the raped 3-year-old "Victoria" say they will file a lawsuit against Naypyitaw police commanders for revealing the toddler's identity.

Landmines Spreading Across Myanmar: Monitoring Report

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 05:06 AM PST

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines says four townships are now reporting problems with mines as annual casualty numbers rise.

Local Waste-Management Company Wins Asian Stage of Global Startup Competition

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 04:47 AM PST

RecyGlo, a local waste-management service company, has won the Asian stage of Seedstars, a global startup contest, and will compete in the final in Switzerland next year.

The Day Students Barricaded Myanmar’s Secretariat to Oppose Colonial Rule

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 02:13 AM PST

On this day in 1938 around 7,000 students blocked off the seat of British rule only for the authorities to react with a deadly crackdown.  

Diplomats Race to Defuse Tensions Ahead of N. Korea’s Deadline

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 02:02 AM PST

US envoy meets with officials in China, S. Korea and Japan as diplomats race to engage with North Korea ahead of the country's year-end deadline for talks.

Singapore Jails Tanker Captain in Shell Oil Heist Case

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 01:48 AM PST

Vietnamese oil tanker captain jailed for more than five years in Singapore for role in oil refinery heist.

China Won’t Allow Foreign Forces to Interfere in HK, Macau, Xi Says

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 01:47 AM PST

China's Xi says HK, Macau affairs 'totally' an internal affair on visit to gambling enclave.
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Thursday, December 19, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Police Slam Court for Freeing Suspect in Toddler Rape

Posted: 19 Dec 2019 05:45 AM PST

A police commander has broken the law by identifying the child rape victim and refuses to investigate two teenage boys whose father is a police officer.

Myanmar Govt to Develop Offshore Gas With Total, Woodside and Local Company

Posted: 19 Dec 2019 02:55 AM PST

Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise will work with domestic company MPRL E&P Co. and energy companies from Australia and France to produce gas from offshore reserves.

Legal Team Defended Myanmar to ‘Best of Their Ability’ at ICJ, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Says

Posted: 19 Dec 2019 12:20 AM PST

In a televised address, State Counselor says Myanmar's legal team at the ICJ defended the nation to the best of their ability and in the interests of peace and harmony.

Mines Explode in Rakhine State’s Manaung Township Ahead of Myanmar State Counselor’s Visit

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 10:55 PM PST

Three mines explode in Rakhine State's Manaung Township ahead of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's visit to solar project in the area; no one hurt and event proceeds as planned.

Thousands Renew Protests in India Against Citizenship Law


Posted: 18 Dec 2019 09:57 PM PST

Protesters again take to the streets of Indian cities to rally against a new citizenship law seen as anti-Muslim; Karnataka state imposes curbs on public gatherings.

Climate Damage to Pakistan’s Cotton Crop Ripples Through Economy

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 09:44 PM PST

Another season of erratic weather blamed on climate change has further damaged Pakistan's cotton sector, with effects likely to be felt throughout the economy.
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