Monday, July 1, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

More Clashes Between AA, Myanmar Military in N. Rakhine, S. Chin

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 06:52 AM PDT

Rathedaung, Kyauktaw, Minbya and Paletwa see fighting; Tatmadaw denies AA's claim to have killed scores of soldiers as baseless.

NDAA’s ‘1st Lady’ Stresses Importance of Peace for Women

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 06:15 AM PDT

Daw Nang Yin, wife of Mong La leader U Sai Lin, also praises State Counselor, saying she has had to worker harder than men for her achievements.

Religion Ministry Denounces Military Donation to Illegal Buddhist Nationalist Group

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 05:54 AM PDT

The military's nearly $20,000 donation to Ma Ba Tha stands in direct opposition to decisions made by the state Sangha committee, the ministry said.

Military’s Draft Peace Deal Demands Retreat of Northern Alliance Troops

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 05:27 AM PDT

Over the years, the member armed groups have spread control across northern Shan and Kachin states. The Tatmadaw's proposed ceasefire agreement would ask them to give this up.

NDAA Chief Vows ‘Eternal Peace’ at 30th Anniversary Event

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 03:24 AM PDT

State Counselor urges Mong La group to join NCA as it commemorates three decades since its formation and the signing of a truce with the government.

Union Govt Rehashes Kayah State Playbook in Mon State Dispute

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 02:32 AM PDT

Refusing to learn the lessons of past mistakes, the NLD's backing of Gen. Aung San statues in ethnic states will hurt them in 2020 elections.

FMI Posts Record Profits for FY 2019

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 12:07 AM PDT

First Myanmar Investment Co. saw a 36-percent rise in gross profits over last fiscal year, while expenditures of 14.4 billion kyats held net profits back by 41.7 percent.

Military Extends Ceasefire by 2 Months, Rakhine Still Excluded

Posted: 30 Jun 2019 11:55 PM PDT

The military says the move aims to foster constructive peace talks with ethnic armed groups that have not yet signed the NCA.

Peace Commission and Northern Alliance Hold Positive Peace Talks

Posted: 30 Jun 2019 11:00 PM PDT

At the meeting, the government's Peace Commission shared the negotiated version of the Northern Alliance's ceasefire agreement proposal.

Hong Kong Braces for Annual Handover Rally as Fresh Protests Erupt

Posted: 30 Jun 2019 10:52 PM PDT

Organizers of recent protests are confident that anger over the government's failure to withdraw an extradition bill will boost numbers at Monday's rally.

Nearly Half a Million People Urge Indian Government to Declare a ‘Climate Emergency’

Posted: 30 Jun 2019 10:42 PM PDT

Two signature petitions have seen over 450,000 Indians calling for their government to take climate change at home more seriously.

North Korea Upbeat on Trump-Kim Surprise Meeting as a Chance to Push Nuclear Talks

Posted: 30 Jun 2019 10:31 PM PDT

After a tweet that took North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by surprise, US President Donald Trump became the first sitting American president to set foot in North Korea.
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