Friday, September 13, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Democracy and A Question – ‘Is Aung San Suu Kyi Winning?’

Posted: 13 Sep 2019 07:19 AM PDT

The leaders of history's great struggles didn't stop to ask themselves the 'score' at any given point; they kept their eyes on the prize and never gave up.

People’s Militias Operate Unlawfully: Myanmar MP

Posted: 13 Sep 2019 06:48 AM PDT

An NLD MP has asked the military-controlled Defense Ministry why thousands of people's militias appear to be allowed to operate outside the law.

Fighting Reported Between Myanmar Military, TNLA

Posted: 13 Sep 2019 06:31 AM PDT

Despite a recently declared ceasefire, fights nixed a Buddhist celebration and left locals in fear in Namhsan Township, in the north of Myanmar's Shan State on Friday.

Myanmar’s NLD Brushes Off Removal of Suu Kyi’s London Honor

Posted: 13 Sep 2019 05:30 AM PDT

The City of London has removed its most prestigious honor from State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in protest at the 2017 Rohingya crackdown.

Terrorism Trial for Civilians in Rakhine Drags On; AA Denies Any Ties

Posted: 13 Sep 2019 04:04 AM PDT

The families of 64 civilians held on terrorism charges claim the trial is stalled and allege that some detainees were tortured following their arrest.

Myanmar Military Says Remote Landmines Pose Major Threat in Rakhine

Posted: 13 Sep 2019 02:40 AM PDT

The Myanmar military says the Arakan Army's use of modern technologies poses a major threat in Rakhine State. The AA claims it doesn't use landmines in civilian areas.

Myanmar Military Chief Meets Kachin Religious Leader

Posted: 13 Sep 2019 12:56 AM PDT

Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Dr. Hkalam Samson discuss religious freedom, IDPs and peace process, just days after the military dropped a lawsuit against the KBC chief.

China’s Love of Stinky Durian ‘Next Big Threat’ to Malaysian Rainforest

Posted: 12 Sep 2019 09:48 PM PDT

Malaysia expects a 50 percent jump in exports of the fruit that some say smells like an "open sewer" by 2030, with big farms backed by big investors spurring growth.

Thailand Orders Garment Factories to Compensate Workers After Illegal Wages Exposed

Posted: 12 Sep 2019 09:35 PM PDT

Police raided garment factories that supply global corporations like Starbucks on Thursday, finding Myanmar migrant workers earning less than minimum wages.

China Prods State Firms to Boost Investment in Crisis-Hit Hong Kong

Posted: 12 Sep 2019 09:27 PM PDT

Business leaders pledged to invest in key industries to calm unstable markets and political unrest, including real estate an tourism, though nothing has been inked yet.