Thursday, May 30, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Birth of the We Burmese Association

Posted: 30 May 2019 05:45 AM PDT

On this day 89 years ago, Dobama Asiayone, or the We Burmans Association, was founded by Rangoon University instructor Thakhin Ba Thaung.

Military Detain Village GAD Official and Local in N. Rakhine

Posted: 30 May 2019 05:32 AM PDT

An official from Min Thar Taung village and his neighbor were detained without charges, locals say—the fourth and fifth detainment from the village in recent weeks.

Airports on Alert after Terror Warning from Malaysia

Posted: 30 May 2019 05:20 AM PDT

Security at international and domestic airports boosted based on intelligence that terrorists may seek to enter the country.

Complaint Filed Against Yangon’s Newly-Elected Vice Mayor

Posted: 30 May 2019 04:50 AM PDT

A candidate who lost out to the vice mayor has complained that he was ineligible to stand for election having been convicted of offences related to public morals.

Yangon Timeout

Posted: 30 May 2019 04:24 AM PDT

This weekend in Yangon, there's plenty of art to be seen as well as an artisan workshop, a robotics competition and a Fab club night for the LGBT crows and friends.

Gov’t Spells Out Conditions for Signing BRI Deals with China

Posted: 30 May 2019 03:59 AM PDT

Planning and Finance Ministry official says all deals will allow for international financing and open bidding, among other guarantees.

MNHRC Investigating Villager Deaths in Military Custody

Posted: 30 May 2019 03:58 AM PDT

Myanmar Human Rights Commission members and local lawmakers are speaking to relatives of seven villagers that died after the military detained 275 in northern Rakhine.

Restored Pegu Club Receives Heritage Trust Blue Plaque

Posted: 30 May 2019 03:33 AM PDT

The teak architectural gem has received a new lease on life with elaborate renovation works by KT Group and now a Blue Plaque from the Yangon Heritage Trust.

Yangon Police Search for Wanted Ultranationalist Monk

Posted: 30 May 2019 01:02 AM PDT

U Wirathu is said to be in Yangon and has plans to go to Insein Township but police have not yet been able to locate him for arrest.

The Day a Gov’t-Backed Mob Set Upon Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Posted: 29 May 2019 11:08 PM PDT

On this day in 2003, a convoy carrying the NLD leader and current State Counselor was targeted in a deadly, government-orchestrated attack by thugs in Depayin Township.

North Korea Accuses US of ‘Evil Ambition,’ Says Use of Strength Not a US Monopoly

Posted: 29 May 2019 10:24 PM PDT

The U.S. "showcased its ulterior intention" to find "a strength-based…though outwardly it advocates for dialogue," a statement that ran in state media read.

Enslaved for Decades, Indigenous Indians Freed by Land Titles

Posted: 29 May 2019 10:23 PM PDT

India's 104 million indigenous people are fighting for freedom from what human rights campaigners call one of the most common forms of slavery in India.

Taking Aim at US, China Says Provoking Trade Disputes Is ‘Naked Economic Terrorism’

Posted: 29 May 2019 09:35 PM PDT

Chinese officials say they are opposed to, but are not afraid of, a trade war with the U.S. "We will definitely properly deal with all external challenges," said one.
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