The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• NLD Lawmaker Asks Why Myanmar’s Fugitives Can Evade Justice 
• The Keys to Building Trust and Achieving Peace Are in the Myanmar Military’s Hands
• Myanmar Police Interrogate 21 Hostages Freed by AA
• Fugitive Myanmar Gold Mining Executive Arrested in Thailand
• Myanmar State Firm Signs Deal to Buy Electricity From Strategic Chinese Project in Rakhine
• Tensions High in Eastern Shan After Myanmar Military Pushes Stricter Security Checks
• Bangladesh Army Chief Set to Visit Myanmar
• Gunmen Kill 15 in Southern Thailand’s Worst Attack in Years
• World’s Biggest Trade Pact Shapes Up Without India
• Malaysia Detains Two Cambodian Dissidents Headed for Thailand
• Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Pro-Beijing Lawmaker in Hong Kong

NLD Lawmaker Asks Why Myanmar’s Fugitives Can Evade Justice  Posted: 06 Nov 2019 06:19 AM PST NLD MP U Tun Tun Oo says influential and wealthy suspects ignore arrest warrants and go into hiding, undermining the rule of law.

The Keys to Building Trust and Achieving Peace Are in the Myanmar Military’s Hands Posted: 06 Nov 2019 04:41 AM PST Various international models are available, but one way or another the Myanmar military must address the demands of ethnic minorities if the country is to achieve peace.

Myanmar Police Interrogate 21 Hostages Freed by AA Posted: 06 Nov 2019 03:51 AM PST Rakhine lawmakers are raising questions about authorities' decision to detain and interrogate 21 civilians taken hostage by the Arakan Army after they were freed Tuesday.

Fugitive Myanmar Gold Mining Executive Arrested in Thailand Posted: 06 Nov 2019 03:22 AM PST National Prosperity Company chair U Soe Tun Shein arrested in Thailand after more than a year on the run from charges of illegal gold mining and tax evasion.

Myanmar State Firm Signs Deal to Buy Electricity From Strategic Chinese Project in Rakhine Posted: 06 Nov 2019 02:37 AM PST Myanmar's state-owned Electric Power Generation signs purchase agreement with power plant being developed by Myanmar-China joint venture in Rakhine State's Kyaukphyu.

Tensions High in Eastern Shan After Myanmar Military Pushes Stricter Security Checks Posted: 06 Nov 2019 01:32 AM PST Attempts by the military to tighten security in Shan State have strained relations among the military, the United Wa State Army and the National Democratic Alliance Army.

Bangladesh Army Chief Set to Visit Myanmar Posted: 06 Nov 2019 12:46 AM PST Bangladesh army chief General Aziz Ahmed reportedly set to visit Myanmar from Dec. 8-13; trip follows high-profile visit to China.

Gunmen Kill 15 in Southern Thailand’s Worst Attack in Years Posted: 06 Nov 2019 12:27 AM PST At least 15 people killed as suspected separatists attack a security checkpoint in Thailand's Muslim-majority south; police officer, defense volunteers among the dead.

World’s Biggest Trade Pact Shapes Up Without India Posted: 05 Nov 2019 09:34 PM PST RCEP trade deal will lower tariffs between Asian markets accounting for nearly a third of global population; India's withdrawal seen strengthening Beijing's hand in Asia.

Malaysia Detains Two Cambodian Dissidents Headed for Thailand Posted: 05 Nov 2019 08:58 PM PST Malaysia detains two Cambodian opposition activists waiting to board flight for Thailand; one has asylum-seeker status.

Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Pro-Beijing Lawmaker in Hong Kong Posted: 05 Nov 2019 08:42 PM PST Junius Ho, a hardline pro-Beijing legislator in Hong Kong, hospitalized after knife attack.

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