Monday, June 24, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Total Number of Defamation Cases Under Telecommunications Law Hits 200

Posted: 24 Jun 2019 07:08 AM PDT

Cases filed on behalf of commander-in-chief remain common despite amendments to law; free-speech advocates renew call for Article 66(d) to be scrapped.

Tatmadaw Accuses Media of Unfair Coverage

Posted: 24 Jun 2019 07:01 AM PDT

In the ongoing war between Myanmar's military and media, Tatmadaw spokespersons have accused the latter of portraying them as the villain for their own financial gain.

Six Karenni Anti-Statue Activists Appear in Court in Loikaw

Posted: 24 Jun 2019 06:43 AM PDT

Judge denies bail at first hearing since five of the activists who had been hiding from police turned themselves in.

No Internet in Western Myanmar until Security Situation Eases: MPT Official

Posted: 24 Jun 2019 06:25 AM PDT

Services will be resumed in N. Rakhine, Chin's Paletwa Township when stability returns, operator's chief engineer says.

ASEAN to Support Myanmar in Rohingya Repatriation Process

Posted: 24 Jun 2019 06:11 AM PDT

Leaders stressed the need to find a comprehensive and durable solution to the root causes of the crisis and to create an environment for the communities to rebuild their lives.

AA Naval Attack Kills 2 Tatmadaw Fighters

Posted: 24 Jun 2019 05:58 AM PDT

The first maritime attack in Rakhine State's war-torn north left an additional Tatmadaw soldier injured and a navy tugboat lightly damaged. 

Southeast Asian Leaders Emphasize Economic Strength in Face of US-China Tensions

Posted: 23 Jun 2019 11:29 PM PDT

ASEAN members also agreed on a common approach on a US-led Indo-Pacific initiative, at a time when US-China tensions are rising and forcing ASEAN countries to take sides.

No Discussion of Hong Kong Issue at G20 Summit, Says China

Posted: 23 Jun 2019 10:42 PM PDT

"Hong Kong matters are purely an internal affair due China," a foreign affairs minister said. "No foreign country has a right to interfere."

Southeast Asia to Launch Joint Bid to Host 2034 World Cup: Thai PM

Posted: 23 Jun 2019 10:40 PM PDT

The ASEAN bid would also be competing with China which is widely seen as the front-runner to host the next tournament in Asia.

Sri Lanka Extends Emergency for Third Month After Easter Bombings

Posted: 23 Jun 2019 10:23 PM PDT

President Sirisena said extending emergency rule was "in the interest of public security, the preservation of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services."

How to Read a WEIRD Evidence-Based Yangon Consultancy Report

Posted: 23 Jun 2019 07:30 PM PDT

Tony Waters offers his ironic views of research reports commissioned by foreign donors which sometimes seem to serve their own political objectives than the needs of Myanmar.