Thursday, June 6, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Time to Treat Yourself: Yangon’s Top Fine-Dining Restaurants

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 08:14 AM PDT

Some occasions call for something special. If you're looking for a dining experience that's a cut above, The Irrawaddy recommends the following distinctive restaurants in Yangon.

‘We Are United Because We Are All Under Threat’: AA Chief

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 07:45 AM PDT

Maj-Gen. Htun Myat Naing denies links to ARSA, says he doesn't underestimate the abilities of the Tatmadaw. He welcomes China's role as peace broker, and foreign investment if it benefits the Arakanese.

Village Administrators Resign En Masse in N. Rakhine

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 06:43 AM PDT

Forty-five village administrators in northern Rakhine have resigned and demanded that the Tatmadaw stops conducting arbitrary arrests and interrogations in the conflict-riven region.

Successes and Failures of the Yangon Govt’s Third Year in Office

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 05:35 AM PDT

Affordable housing for squatters and city bus card payment schemes are just some of the Yangon chief ministers long-unfulfilled promises.

Artillery Fire Kills 1, Injures 4 in N. Rakhine

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 05:16 AM PDT

Shells fell near civilian homes during a clash between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military on Wednesday.

Yangon Timeout

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 04:11 AM PDT

In the coming week, Yangon has lots of cool events for the party people among us and music, poetry and art events for the artistically inclined.

Military Misunderstood Meaning of Anniversary Parade, UWSA Says

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 04:07 AM PDT

Armed group denies the impressive show of force it put on in April to mark its 30th year indicates a desire to act as a 'parallel government'.

Yangon Chief Minister Serious About Wirathu Prosecution This Time

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 03:06 AM PDT

U Phyo Min Thein said he initiated the prosecution of U Wirathu this time for defaming the national government.

Court Drops Extra Charge Against Monk Accused of Defaming Military

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 02:48 AM PDT

Mandalay-based U Thawbita still faces prosecution under Article 66(d) for criticism of military, commander-in-chief on Facebook

Suspicions Surround Death of Man Arrested for Mandalay Protest

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 02:40 AM PDT

Prison authorities say Ko Tun Myint Win died due to alcohol withdrawal syndrome but his family believe he was tortured while in detention.

President’s Office Responds to Opposition Criticism on Prisoner Pardon

Posted: 06 Jun 2019 02:30 AM PDT

At a joint press conference, the USDP slammed what it described as mishandled presidential pardons for prisoners which brought about country-wide prison riots.

Nepal Picks up Four Bodies, 11 Tons of Garbage in Everest Clean-Up

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 09:34 PM PDT

Those returning from the 8,850-meter mountain say its slopes are littered with human excrement, used oxygen bottles, torn tents, ropes and trash left behind by climbers.

Thailand Needs Neighbors’ Help to Crack Down on Slavery at Sea: Activist

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 09:18 PM PDT

A study by the Environment Justice Foundation into slavery at sea found that migrant workers in Thailand are still widely abused as they do not understand their rights.

Parliament Confirms Thai Coup Leader Prayuth as Prime Minister

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 09:03 PM PDT

The electoral rules of the 2017 post-coup constitution made it nearly impossible for the opposition to overcome the 250 votes of the Senate.

The First of a Succession of Myanmar’s Failed Economic Plans

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 06:30 PM PDT

On June 6, 1947, with independence on the horizon, Gen. Aung San set out to make a major economic plan for the reconstruction of the country—which was destined to fail.
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