The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Fresh, Hard-Hitting Attacks on Military Hinder Myanmar Peace Process
• Myanmar Govt Condemns Joint Rebel Attacks as ‘Terrorism’
• Young Myanmar Artists Explore a Range of Themes in Group Show
• Myanmar Ready to Receive Returning Rohingya, Ministry Says
• Bridge Destroyed by Myanmar Rebels to be Rebuilt in 5 Days
• Myanmar Appoints Ex-World Bank Economist Deputy Minister
• 50-Plus Foreign Tourists Stranded by Rebel Attacks in Myanmar Tourist Town Hsipaw
• The End of Shikoing Before the British
• Amazon Faces Online Backlash in China for T-shirts with Hong Kong Democracy Slogans
• N. Korea Fires Projectiles, Rejects S. Korea’s ‘Senseless’ Dialogue Pledge

Fresh, Hard-Hitting Attacks on Military Hinder Myanmar Peace Process Posted: 16 Aug 2019 07:43 AM PDT Deadly attacks in townships in Mandalay Region and Shan State on Thursday morning portend ill for the future of peace negotiations in Myanmar.

Myanmar Govt Condemns Joint Rebel Attacks as ‘Terrorism’ Posted: 16 Aug 2019 07:31 AM PDT While warning that Thursday's strikes could derail the peace process, President's Office says door is still open to ceasefire talks with Northern Alliance.

Young Myanmar Artists Explore a Range of Themes in Group Show Posted: 16 Aug 2019 07:15 AM PDT '08:06:06' exhibition comprises 28 pieces by six of the country's brightest young talents.

Myanmar Ready to Receive Returning Rohingya, Ministry Says Posted: 16 Aug 2019 05:37 AM PDT Govt says repatriation of nearly 3,500 people to begin in line with bilateral deal on Aug. 22, but Bangladesh officials, Rohingya refugee groups unaware of plan.

Bridge Destroyed by Myanmar Rebels to be Rebuilt in 5 Days Posted: 16 Aug 2019 03:53 AM PDT Myanmar's Ministry of Construction said the Goke Twin Bridge—central to domestic travel and international trade networks—is being replaced by a double-lane Baily bridge.

Myanmar Appoints Ex-World Bank Economist Deputy Minister Posted: 16 Aug 2019 03:05 AM PDT Dr. Min Ye Paing Hein, 41, brings some youth to the NLD's 'gray cabinet' as deputy industry minister; economic adviser to State Counselor applauds choice as 'first rate'.

50-Plus Foreign Tourists Stranded by Rebel Attacks in Myanmar Tourist Town Hsipaw Posted: 15 Aug 2019 11:18 PM PDT With the Union Highway closed following deadly rebel attacks on Myanmar military and police targets on Thursday, returning to Yangon has become difficult.

The End of Shikoing Before the British Posted: 15 Aug 2019 09:45 PM PDT After critical press reports of British officials demanding Burmese citizens shiko before them, the colonial government ordered an end to the practice 96 years ago today.

Amazon Faces Online Backlash in China for T-shirts with Hong Kong Democracy Slogans Posted: 15 Aug 2019 09:31 PM PDT Legions of Chinese internet users accused the site of being insensitive towards the Chinese people, with one commenter writing, "We need to teach this company a lesson."

N. Korea Fires Projectiles, Rejects S. Korea’s ‘Senseless’ Dialogue Pledge Posted: 15 Aug 2019 09:09 PM PDT The launches have complicated attempts to restart talks between US and North Korean negotiators over the future of Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programs.

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