Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Military Restricts Movement in Northern Rakhine’s Minbya

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 07:02 AM PDT

Many IDPs trapped as army puts besieged villages in township's rural areas under lockdown due to heavy fighting with AA, lawmakers and residents say.

African Swine Fever Confirmed in Myanmar Pig Deaths

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 06:44 AM PDT

Serum samples taken from recently deceased pigs in Shan State tested positive for African swine fever, marking the virus' first confirmed appearance in Myanmar.

Headmaster Injured in Clash Between Myanmar Army, TNLA in Northern Shan

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 04:36 AM PDT

The educator was struck by artillery shrapnel while attempting to wait out the clash on a roadside in Kutkai Township; he was later treated at a hospital and released.

Myanmar to Host Forum to Lure Foreign Investment in Deep South

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 03:20 AM PDT

Tanintharyi Region in Myanmar looking to boost FDI in new and existing tourism, mining and agriculture projects, among others, DICA says.

Flow of Water Disrupted at Popular Myanmar Waterfall

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 02:28 AM PDT

Scientists investigate Dat Taw Gyaint Waterfall in Mandalay Region after mysterious hole in rock face causes water to drain away.

Five Civilians Charged Under Anti-Terrorism Act in Western Myanmar

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 12:12 AM PDT

A teacher, an administrator and others are in military custody in Rakhine State, facing anti-terrorism charges for alleged Arakan Army ties—charges their relatives deny.

Pakistan Asks UN Security Council to Meet Over India Moves in Kashmir

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 09:40 PM PDT

"If India chooses to resort again to the use of force, Pakistan will be obliged to respond … with all its capabilities," Pakistani's foreign minister said.

Chinese State Media Urge Action, Voice Support for Hong Kong Police After Overnight Clashes

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 09:23 PM PDT

"Using the sword of the law to stop violence and restore order is overwhelmingly the most important and urgent task for Hong Kong!" the People's Daily declared.