Tuesday, July 9, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Open Lawsuit Kept AA Leaders from Gov’t Peace Talks

Posted: 09 Jul 2019 06:46 AM PDT

Arakan Army leaders say they've known about counter-terrorism charges against them since April—the real reason peace talks have gone nowhere.

Ta’ang Community Accuses RCSS of Killing 2 Civilians

Posted: 09 Jul 2019 03:57 AM PDT

Community leaders and the relatives of a missing father and son say the two were killed by the Restoration Council of Shan State—a claim the armed group denies. 

Judge Promises Open, Independent Trial in Child Rape Case

Posted: 09 Jul 2019 01:49 AM PDT

A Dekkhinathiri District judge assured people his court is under no outside pressure, and will rule in favor only of truth and justice to win the public's trust.

UK Commissioner in Bangladesh Stresses 3-Point Rohingya Return Plan

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 11:28 PM PDT

While international cooperation is necessary, so are criminal investigations, guaranteed citizenship and implementation of the Kofi Anon Commission's proposal, he said.

Bangladeshi PM Slams US Congressman’s Proposal

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 11:08 PM PDT

Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina called a US Congressman's proposal to recognize Myanmar's Rakhine State as part of Bangladesh "reprehensible and unjust" on Monday.

Nearly 90, Myanmar Painter Can’t Put Down the Brush

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 10:49 PM PDT

U Thet Nyunt, one of Myanmar's most senior artists and the father of prominent 88 Generation Students leader Ko Min Ko Naing, died Tuesday morning. He was 93 years old.

Huawei and Smart Axiata Ready to Roll Out Cambodian 5G

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 09:37 PM PDT

A Smart Axiata spokesperson told reporters the technology is ready to be deployed in Cambodia's urban areas, once government licensure is in place.

Extradition Bill Dead: Lam

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 09:18 PM PDT

While the death of a controversial extradition bill is a major win for protestors, it remains to be seen if their other demands—resignations, investigations—are met.

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