The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Five Members of Performance Troupe Jailed for Satirizing Myanmar Military
• Myanmar Military’s Promises of Charter Change Fail to Impress Ethnic MPs
• US Asst Secretary Pledges Continued Cooperation During Myanmar Visit
• ‘Myanmar Army Will Be Responsible if We Are Forced to Attack’: Ethnic Alliance
• Health Foundation Chief Looks to Ban Smoking in Yangon
• NLD Picks Campaign Chiefs for Myanmar’s 2020 Election
• Controversial High-End Spa in Myanmar’s Historic Secretariat Building Not Licensed
• Thai King Fires More Officials for ‘Extremely Evil’ Conduct, Poor Performance
• US Set to Disappoint Asia With Downgraded Delegation for Bangkok Summits
• Far More People at Risk of Rising Seas Than Feared: Climate Study
• Hong Kong Bars Activist Joshua Wong From District Poll

Five Members of Performance Troupe Jailed for Satirizing Myanmar Military Posted: 30 Oct 2019 07:26 AM PDT Five performers belonging to the Peacock Generation Thangyat Troupe sentenced to a year in jail with labor for satirical skit deemed to undermine the military.

Myanmar Military’s Promises of Charter Change Fail to Impress Ethnic MPs Posted: 30 Oct 2019 06:57 AM PDT Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing claims changes to the Constitution will bring peace but ethnic parties say his MPs in Parliament oppose reform.

US Asst Secretary Pledges Continued Cooperation During Myanmar Visit Posted: 30 Oct 2019 06:45 AM PDT US Assistant Secretary of State David Stilwell visited Yangon, Sittwe and Naypyitaw this week and offered continued support for democracy and development.

‘Myanmar Army Will Be Responsible if We Are Forced to Attack’: Ethnic Alliance Posted: 30 Oct 2019 06:19 AM PDT Brotherhood Alliance of AA, TNLA, MNDAA says Tatmadaw continues to attack its areas and will be responsible for the consequences if the group is forced to defend itself.

Health Foundation Chief Looks to Ban Smoking in Yangon Posted: 30 Oct 2019 03:24 AM PDT The People's Health Foundation is looking to stamp out smoking across Yangon to prevent harm from passive smoking.

NLD Picks Campaign Chiefs for Myanmar’s 2020 Election Posted: 30 Oct 2019 03:17 AM PDT The National League for Democracy showed confidence in its prospects for the 2020 election as it announced which officials will lead the party's campaigns.

Controversial High-End Spa in Myanmar’s Historic Secretariat Building Not Licensed Posted: 30 Oct 2019 02:14 AM PDT Secretariat Trust board member says Dé Béau Wellness Center, which recently opened to much controversy in the iconic building in Yangon, lacks a business license.

Thai King Fires More Officials for ‘Extremely Evil’ Conduct, Poor Performance Posted: 29 Oct 2019 11:27 PM PDT Thai king dismisses four more palace officials for 'extremely evil misconduct' and 'adultery', just a week after firing six aides and his royal consort.

US Set to Disappoint Asia With Downgraded Delegation for Bangkok Summits Posted: 29 Oct 2019 11:19 PM PDT Washington scales down participation in next week's EAS, ASEAN summits in Bangkok, exacerbating regional concerns over China's rising influence.

Far More People at Risk of Rising Seas Than Feared: Climate Study Posted: 29 Oct 2019 11:16 PM PDT New climate study finds land occupied by 300 million people—many of them living in six Asian countries—faces annual flood risk by mid-century.

Hong Kong Bars Activist Joshua Wong From District Poll Posted: 29 Oct 2019 10:58 PM PDT Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong says city's decision to ban him from running in local election is 'politically driven'.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States