Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Leaders of Myanmar’s Religious Groups Express Support for State Counselor’s Legal Battle in The Hague

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 06:37 AM PST

At a rally in Yangon, leaders of Myanmar's religious groups express support for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's efforts to contest a genocide case against the country at the ICJ.

Military Sues 27 Farmers for Using Seized Land in Kayah State

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 05:41 AM PST

A total of 27 Kayah farmers are being sued by the military for cultivating unused land seized from them decades ago. Activists are demanding the cases be dismissed.

Shan, Karen Groups Back Genocide Charges Against Myanmar Military

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 05:22 AM PST

Shan and Karen activists say for decades they suffered similar abuse to that endured by the Rohingya in 2017 and that the generals should face justice.

Gambia Details Mass Rapes, Killings in Myanmar at World Court

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 05:13 AM PST

The case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice alleging genocide against the Rohingya is underway in The Hague. The hearings will continue through Thursday.

Military Tells Bangladesh: Myanmar Ready to Accept Rohingya Refugees

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 04:25 AM PST

Myanmar's deputy commander-in-chief told a Bangladeshi general on a visit to Myanmar that the country is ready for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees.

Shelling Fractures Families in Myanmar’s Conflict-Torn Shan State

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 04:05 AM PST

Zau Bauk is a carpenter in Kutkai, Shan State. In late August, as the military fought with ethnic armed groups, a shell hit his home, killing his wife, son and daughter.

Arakan Army to ‘Tax’ Large Projects in Myanmar’s Rakhine, Chin States

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 03:53 AM PST

AA leader warns India-backed Kaladan project and others it will start collecting 'taxes' in parts of Rakhine, Chin states; those who fail to pay will be 'destroyed'.

Canada, Netherlands Voice Support for Genocide Case Against Myanmar

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 11:55 PM PST

Canada and the Netherlands issue statement urging all signatories to UN Genocide Convention to support The Gambia's case against Myanmar at the World Court.

A Black Swan for Nobel Peace Laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 11:45 PM PST

Defending Myanmar against genocide charges in The Hague, the State Counselor finds herself in a position she could not have imagined just a few years ago.

Hong Kong Leader Leaves Door Open to Reshuffle, Says Focus Is Restoring Order

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 10:42 PM PST

Beijing wants Hong Kong cabinet reshuffle by year-end, paper reports, but leader Carrie Lam says she is focused on restoring order; more protests planned for Tuesday.

Hope Fades for Eight Missing in ‘Devastating’ New Zealand Volcanic Eruption

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 10:34 PM PST

New Zealand prime minister says no sign of life on White Island, where eight people are still missing after a volcanic eruption; scientists say another eruption is possible.

Rights Groups Call for Myanmar Boycott Ahead of ICJ Genocide Hearings

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 09:56 PM PST

Rights groups supporting Rohingyas call for global boycott of Myanmar as Netherlands, Canada back The Gambia's genocide case a day before hearings begin at ICJ.
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