The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Clashes Over Charter Change Grow Fiercer Than Ever in Myanmar Parliament
• The Lady in The Hague 
• Myanmar Human Rights Commission Ineffective, Needs Reform: Civil Society Groups
• Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Myanmar to Speed Up Belt and Road Projects  
• Myanmar Military Chief Praises China as ‘Trusted Friend Forever’
• Rallies Draw Thousands Nationwide in Support of State Counselor’s Defense of Myanmar at ICJ
• Myanmar State Counselor Arrives in Netherlands to Lead Rohingya Genocide Defense
• Peaceful Hong Kong March Marred by Fire Outside Court, Police Say

Clashes Over Charter Change Grow Fiercer Than Ever in Myanmar Parliament Posted: 09 Dec 2019 07:03 AM PST The Union Parliament has seen heated exchanges about charter amendments between National League for Democracy and military-appointed members.

The Lady in The Hague  Posted: 09 Dec 2019 06:47 AM PST As she leads Myanmar's legal team to the ICJ, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi returns to the international spotlight, playing a new role: defender of the national interest.

Myanmar Human Rights Commission Ineffective, Needs Reform: Civil Society Groups Posted: 09 Dec 2019 05:41 AM PST Civil society groups say Myanmar's human rights commissioners must be replaced as they have failed to address rights abuses, especially those committed by the military.

Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Myanmar to Speed Up Belt and Road Projects   Posted: 09 Dec 2019 05:09 AM PST China's State Councilor Wang Yi says infrastructure connectivity is the backbone of the giant Chinese initiative and the two sides should cooperate on the ground.

Myanmar Military Chief Praises China as ‘Trusted Friend Forever’ Posted: 09 Dec 2019 04:43 AM PST Senior General Min Aung Hlaing discussed strategic partnerships and projects with Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi, pledging the Myanmar military's full support.

Rallies Draw Thousands Nationwide in Support of State Counselor’s Defense of Myanmar at ICJ Posted: 09 Dec 2019 12:58 AM PST Supporters of State Counselor hold rallies in cities, towns across Myanmar to show solidarity as she leads the country's defense against genocide charges at the ICJ.

Myanmar State Counselor Arrives in Netherlands to Lead Rohingya Genocide Defense Posted: 08 Dec 2019 10:04 PM PST Daw Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Netherlands with legal team to fight genocide case at ICJ; contrary to expectations, delegation does not include military officers.

Peaceful Hong Kong March Marred by Fire Outside Court, Police Say Posted: 08 Dec 2019 08:57 PM PST Protesters in Hong Kong throw petrol bombs and set fires outside court buildings following otherwise peaceful march.

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