Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar’s Western Commander Appointed Deputy Minister at Military-Controlled Border Affairs Ministry

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 05:46 AM PDT

The three military-controlled ministries have seen major changes with Major General Phone Myat being appointed as deputy border affairs minister.

Thousands of Villagers in Myanmar’s Karen State Protest Army Killings of Civilians

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 05:39 AM PDT

In the second protest in less than a week, over 4,600 villagers in Karen State's Papun marched to demand an end to unaccountable killings of civilians by troops.

Migrants Returning Illegally From India Spark COVID-19 Alarm

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 05:37 AM PDT

Sagaing Region says many migrant workers are illegally returning from India to avoid quarantine centers, leading to fears of a coronavirus outbreak.

With No End in Sight to Fighting, Life in Myanmar’s IDP Camps Goes On

Posted: 28 Jul 2020 05:26 AM PDT

Thousands of displaced people remain trapped in IDP camps across northern Shan State as fighting continues between the Tatmadaw and the KIA.

New Zealand Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 09:51 PM PDT

Following Australia, Canada and Britain, New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in the wake of Beijing's new security law for the territory.

US Firms in Final Stages of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 09:44 PM PDT

Drugmakers Moderna and Pfizer said they are in final-stage trials of a coronavirus vaccine as the US gears up to deliver millions of doses by January.
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