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Friday, September 27, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Six More Sued in Myanmar Toddler Rape Case
NLD Celebrates 31st Anniversary, Says Myanmar’s Democracy Not Yet ‘Genuine’
Myanmar Army Releases Ta’ang Civilians Forced to March on Frontlines
Myanmar Officials Detain Returnee from Bangladesh on Suspicion of ARSA Ties
Rakhine Villagers Face Double Terror Charges Over Attack on Myanmar Authorities
Landmines Strike 10 Civilians in a Single Town in Myanmar’s Shan State
Myanmar Vice President Praises China Ties at Anniversary Reception
Myanmar IDPs Lack Food and Accommodation After Shan State Attacks
Under China’s Direction, Myanmar’s Peace Process Goes Nowhere
Deadly E-Scooter Crash Sparks Urban Mobility Debate in Singapore
Hong Kong Braces for Weekend Protests Ahead of China’s 70th Anniversary
Hong Kong Locals Fear Loss of Small-Town Life with Artificial Islands
The Day Myanmar’s Military Shot Dead a Japanese Photographer

Six More Sued in Myanmar Toddler Rape Case

Posted: 27 Sep 2019 06:02 AM PDT

The nursery school supervisor in the Naypyitaw toddler rape case has sued six more people for implicating her two teenage sons in the case.

NLD Celebrates 31st Anniversary, Says Myanmar’s Democracy Not Yet ‘Genuine’

Posted: 27 Sep 2019 04:47 AM PDT

A spokesperson for the National League for Democracy said Myanmar must fix its democracy to embody 'liberty, equality and justice'.

Myanmar Army Releases Ta’ang Civilians Forced to March on Frontlines

Posted: 27 Sep 2019 04:09 AM PDT

The Myanmar army arrested 14 Ta'ang civilians in Shan State on Monday and forced them to walk with them on the frontlines; the last two were released on Thursday.

Myanmar Officials Detain Returnee from Bangladesh on Suspicion of ARSA Ties

Posted: 27 Sep 2019 04:00 AM PDT

One of 26 returnees entering Maungdaw from Bangladesh found to be subject of terrorism case and arrested; group returned independently of official repatriation channel.

Rakhine Villagers Face Double Terror Charges Over Attack on Myanmar Authorities

Posted: 27 Sep 2019 03:59 AM PDT

Rakhine State villagers are being charged twice under the same law over twin April attacks on the police and army in Mrauk-U.

Landmines Strike 10 Civilians in a Single Town in Myanmar’s Shan State

Posted: 27 Sep 2019 02:53 AM PDT

A civil society group says landmines from ongoing fighting have hurt at least 10 civilians and killed three in Kyaukme, Shan State, in the last two months.

Myanmar Vice President Praises China Ties at Anniversary Reception

Posted: 27 Sep 2019 02:27 AM PDT

Vice President U Myint Swe says BRI projects to bring mutual benefits, thanks Beijing for help on Rohingya issue at event to mark 70th anniversary of People's Republic.

Myanmar IDPs Lack Food and Accommodation After Shan State Attacks

Posted: 27 Sep 2019 02:17 AM PDT

Northern Shan State charities say they cannot cope with an influx of displaced villagers after clashes between the TNLA and the Tatmadaw.

Under China’s Direction, Myanmar’s Peace Process Goes Nowhere

Posted: 27 Sep 2019 01:04 AM PDT

China's involvement in Myanmar's peace process is guided by strategic self-interest, even as it benefits from the conflicts through arms sales and resource extraction.

Deadly E-Scooter Crash Sparks Urban Mobility Debate in Singapore

Posted: 26 Sep 2019 10:42 PM PDT

Electric scooter tragedy in Singapore spotlights difficulties of regulating the devices as Asian cities try to rein in gridlock and congestion caused by regular vehicles.

Hong Kong Braces for Weekend Protests Ahead of China’s 70th Anniversary

Posted: 26 Sep 2019 10:19 PM PDT

Major demonstrations expected on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday as activists mark fifth anniversary of Umbrella protests and China gears up for national day.

Hong Kong Locals Fear Loss of Small-Town Life with Artificial Islands

Posted: 26 Sep 2019 10:15 PM PDT

Critics of Hong Kong govt's East Lantau Metropolis megaproject say there are cheaper, greener ways to ease the city's housing crisis than creating artificial islands.