AllSBNews: The Irrawaddy Magazine

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

When Burma’s Cries for Democracy Were Answered With a Coup
In New Charm Offensive, Myanmar’s Military Chief Shows Political Skills
Myanmar’s Karen Activists Challenge ‘Martyr’ Protest Charges
Myanmar Military Proposes Charter Change to Ban Ministers with Foreign Spouses, Children
Japanese Firm Joins Consortium for Yangon Station Redevelopment
Violence in Rakhine Escalates on Eve of Myanmar Peace Talks
Myanmar Organic Poultry Farm Boss Named UN Sustainability Pioneer
Presence of Myanmar Military Officials Raises Hopes of Progress at Peace Talks
Wild Elephants Destroy Crops, Home in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Region
Myanmar, China to Re-Demarcate Border Next Year, Minister Says
UN Says Rohingya Still in Myanmar Face ‘Threat of Genocide’
Indonesia Shuts Schools as Smoke From Forest Fires Takes Health Toll
HK Leader to Hold Dialogue Aimed at Easing Tensions

When Burma’s Cries for Democracy Were Answered With a Coup

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 06:41 PM PDT

On this day in 1988, General Saw Maung seized power in a coup in the wake of the "8888" democratic uprising.

In New Charm Offensive, Myanmar’s Military Chief Shows Political Skills

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 08:34 AM PDT

Is Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing's display of religious tolerance pre-election maneuvering, or should the military's calls for national unity be cause for optimism?

Myanmar’s Karen Activists Challenge ‘Martyr’ Protest Charges

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 06:54 AM PDT

Three Karen activists say they will fight illegal gathering charges after unregistered Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration in Yangon.

Myanmar Military Proposes Charter Change to Ban Ministers with Foreign Spouses, Children

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:41 AM PDT

Critics say draft bill seeks to keep Daw Aung San Suu Kyi out of govt if NLD wins another term in next year's election; proposal covers Union ministers, chief ministers.

Japanese Firm Joins Consortium for Yangon Station Redevelopment

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:22 AM PDT

Japan's Sumitomo Corporation is replacing an ailing Chinese firm in the giant Yangon Central Railway Station redevelopment.

Violence in Rakhine Escalates on Eve of Myanmar Peace Talks

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:13 AM PDT

The Myanmar army deployed helicopters in clashes with the Arakan Army in Rakhine State on Monday; an AA spokesperson warned this will cause fighting to intensify.

Myanmar Organic Poultry Farm Boss Named UN Sustainability Pioneer

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:08 AM PDT

A Yangon-based poultry farmer has been picked out by the United Nations as one of 10 entrepreneurs offering a model for sustainable development.

Presence of Myanmar Military Officials Raises Hopes of Progress at Peace Talks

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 02:17 AM PDT

The Northern Alliance members meeting with government peace negotiators in Kengtung had requested that officials with military decision-making authority attend the talks.

Wild Elephants Destroy Crops, Home in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Region

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 01:50 AM PDT

A herd of wild elephants trampled crops and homes in Ngapudaw Township, Irrawaddy Region Monday. Experts say incidents like this are linked to declining elephant habitats.

Myanmar, China to Re-Demarcate Border Next Year, Minister Says

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 12:26 AM PDT

Aerial photography of boundary to begin in January; govt says demarcation must be complete before work can begin on economic cooperation zones in Shan, Kachin states.

UN Says Rohingya Still in Myanmar Face ‘Threat of Genocide’

Posted: 17 Sep 2019 12:25 AM PDT

New report says continuing persecution makes return of refugees impossible; Myanmar envoy rejects claim, says govt's Commission of Inquiry is still doing its work.

Indonesia Shuts Schools as Smoke From Forest Fires Takes Health Toll

Posted: 16 Sep 2019 10:27 PM PDT

Clinics in Sumatra and Borneo treat thousands for respiratory problems as air pollution remains at dangerous levels; poor visibility grounds Garuda flights.