Thursday, August 1, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Court Rejects Monk’s Lawsuit Against US Embassy over Buddha Image

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 07:40 AM PDT

Photo of painting showing Buddha in a gas mask prompted a backlash online after embassy posted it on Facebook.

Military Nets 16-Billion-Kyat Drug Haul in Northern Shan State

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 07:35 AM PDT

The Office of the Commander-in-Chief says the Tatmadaw seized 16-billion-kyats worth of drugs, raw materials and production equipment from 96 camps in Shan State. 

From Conflict Zones to Courtrooms, Myanmar’s Media Under Fire

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 04:25 AM PDT

Authorities are stepping up their use of security-related laws to suppress journalists.

Magwe Child Rapist Sentenced to 20 Years

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 01:59 AM PDT

"Twenty years' jail term is a fitting punishment, but [the trial] took a year and a half," the leader of a group helping the victim said. "It is too much for a child."

DASSK Grateful for Japanese Support During Myanmar’s “Difficult Times”

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 12:25 AM PDT

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono committed to helping Myanmar solve resettlement issues in Rakhine State, and issues in the country more broadly.

A False Freedom

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 10:00 PM PDT

On this day in 1943 Japan granted a sham independence to Myanmar, disingenuously installing a puppet government and suppressing the people.

Sign of the Times: China’s Capital Orders Arabic, Muslim Symbols Taken Down

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 09:35 PM PDT

With Muslims detained in camps in western China, Beijing orders halal restaurants in the east-coast capital to remove Arabic script and symbols associated with Islam.

Singapore Minister Says Drug Smuggling Worsens, Even as Hangings Rise

Posted: 31 Jul 2019 09:12 PM PDT

The city-state has hanged dozens, including foreigners, as part of its strict no-tolerance drug policy. Rights groups warn of an "execution binge."
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