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Thursday, September 19, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Karen Martyrs’ Day Case Shows Ethnic Rights in Retreat Under Present Myanmar Govt
Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory General Manager’s Corruption Hearing Delayed
Lawmaker Demands Probe Into Civilian Deaths in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
Chinese Charm Offensive Aims to Win Support for Giant Pipelines in Myanmar
Ethnic Chin Oppose Plan for Statue of Myanmar Independence Hero
Yangon Govt Submits New Regional Planning Bill With 149 projects
Tight Competition Among Myanmar’s Indie Films at 9th Wathann Film Festival
Karen State Vows to Tackle Chinese Influx Into Myawady After Brawl Erupts
When Monks Led a Revolution in Myanmar
Smothered by Smoke, Malaysia Seeds Clouds to Bring Rain Relief
Apples Rot in Kashmir Orchards as Lockdown Puts Economy in Tailspin
US Congress to Advance ‘HK Human Rights and Democracy’ Bill
Thailand Culls 200 Pigs as Fears Grow Over African Swine Fever

Karen Martyrs’ Day Case Shows Ethnic Rights in Retreat Under Present Myanmar Govt

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 07:33 AM PDT

The case against three Karen activists for using the word 'Martyr' sends a negative signal to all ethnic communities in Myanmar.

Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory General Manager’s Corruption Hearing Delayed

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 06:35 AM PDT

Remand for detained chief of Burma Pharmaceutical Industry in Yangon extended to Oct. 2.

Lawmaker Demands Probe Into Civilian Deaths in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 06:05 AM PDT

A Rakhine State MP has called for an inquiry into the spiraling number of civilian deaths during clashes between govt troops and the Arakan Army.

Chinese Charm Offensive Aims to Win Support for Giant Pipelines in Myanmar

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 05:51 AM PDT

China is screening pro-Chinese movies along the route of the proposed oil and gas pipelines to Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State.

Ethnic Chin Oppose Plan for Statue of Myanmar Independence Hero

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 05:38 AM PDT

Chin State residents said a government plan to build a statue of General Aung San is wrong as long as ethnic conflict continues.

Yangon Govt Submits New Regional Planning Bill With 149 projects

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 05:20 AM PDT

Yangon's planning bill for the next fiscal year prompts questions among some lawmakers about the details of the plans.

Tight Competition Among Myanmar’s Indie Films at 9th Wathann Film Festival

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 04:17 AM PDT

Yangon's Wathann Film Festival continues to attract an ever-higher caliber of talent as Myanmar's independent film industry grows.

Karen State Vows to Tackle Chinese Influx Into Myawady After Brawl Erupts

Posted: 19 Sep 2019 03:43 AM PDT

YANGON—The Karen State immigration minister has vowed to crack down on what local residents say is an influx of illegal Chinese immigrants into Myawady, a town on the border with Thailand, following a brawl between Chinese citizens and local residents. The town has seen a surge in the number of Chinese immigrants over the past […]

When Monks Led a Revolution in Myanmar

Posted: 18 Sep 2019 11:03 PM PDT

On This Day in 2007, Buddhist monks in cities around Myanmar held protests against the military government that lasted for weeks and became the Saffron Revolution.

Smothered by Smoke, Malaysia Seeds Clouds to Bring Rain Relief

Posted: 18 Sep 2019 10:59 PM PDT

As smoke from Indonesian fires chokes its citizens, Malaysia tries releasing chemicals from aircraft in an effort to bringing rain and clear the skies.

Apples Rot in Kashmir Orchards as Lockdown Puts Economy in Tailspin

Posted: 18 Sep 2019 10:39 PM PDT

Markets are empty in Jammu and Kashmir as a lockdown following the end of the Indian state's special status hits transport and trade.

US Congress to Advance ‘HK Human Rights and Democracy’ Bill

Posted: 18 Sep 2019 10:25 PM PDT

US legislators to vote next week on bills that would subject the city's special economic status to scrutiny and hold threat of sanctions over officials.