The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• H1N1 Death Toll Inches Up
• More than 20 Village Administrators in N. Shan Quit to Protest Leader’s Arrest
• NLD Parliamentarians Unbothered by Military Absence in Charter Amendment Debate
• Shan State Residents, Civil Groups Call for Transparent, Green Energy Policy
• In the NLD’s Cabinets, a High Rate of Turnover
• India, Myanmar Strengthen Military Ties
• Chinese Tourism in Myanmar Growing, While Industry Still Adapts
• Hong Kong Protesters Disrupt Train Services, Cause Commuter Chaos
• Pray and Protect: Faith Saves Forests of Cambodia

H1N1 Death Toll Inches Up Posted: 30 Jul 2019 05:55 AM PDT Of 81 deaths related to H1N1 flu infections so far this year, 65 of them were due to complications of preexisting health issues. Once again, Yangon lead the count.

More than 20 Village Administrators in N. Shan Quit to Protest Leader’s Arrest Posted: 30 Jul 2019 05:16 AM PDT The army detained Sai Sai Tin Cho, a village chief in Kyaukme Township, for collecting money for an armed group; locals say they're caught between rebels and military.

NLD Parliamentarians Unbothered by Military Absence in Charter Amendment Debate Posted: 30 Jul 2019 05:03 AM PDT "If [they] join the debate, I am afraid we will have to debate for a long time," an Upper House lawmaker said. "One stage of the process may finish quickly and smoothly."

Shan State Residents, Civil Groups Call for Transparent, Green Energy Policy Posted: 30 Jul 2019 03:20 AM PDT Open letter urges Union, state officials to use caution when tapping foreign investment and to ensure local input into decision-making.

In the NLD’s Cabinets, a High Rate of Turnover Posted: 30 Jul 2019 02:50 AM PDT The Irrawaddy's infographics illustrate the nearly 20 ministerial changes that have taken place at all levels since the party came to power in 2016.

India, Myanmar Strengthen Military Ties Posted: 30 Jul 2019 01:47 AM PDT During a 9-day trip to India, Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing signed an MOU in New Delhi with an eye toward strengthening Myanmar's military capabilities.

Chinese Tourism in Myanmar Growing, While Industry Still Adapts Posted: 29 Jul 2019 11:05 PM PDT With Chinese tourism in Myanmar up, the local travel industry must contend with zero-budget Chinese travel packages and a lack of local Mandarin speakers, sources say.

Hong Kong Protesters Disrupt Train Services, Cause Commuter Chaos Posted: 29 Jul 2019 10:55 PM PDT Activists blocked train doors during the early-morning rush hour, halting service and forcing hundreds to stream out of stations in search of alternative transport.

Pray and Protect: Faith Saves Forests of Cambodia Posted: 29 Jul 2019 10:14 PM PDT A dozen or so monks manage a project hailed as a model for conservation in a nation with one of the world's fastest rates of deforestation.

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