The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Despite Some Progress by NLD on Rights, Myanmar Muslims Hope for More After Election
• Greening Plan in Myanmar’s World Heritage Site Bagan Angers Conservationists
• Myanmar Govt Invites Competing Proposals in China-Initiated New Yangon City Project
• Myanmar’s Kayah State Reports First COVID-19 Case
• Pakistan Sees ‘Unmistakable Signs’ of Rise in Coronavirus

Despite Some Progress by NLD on Rights, Myanmar Muslims Hope for More After Election Posted: 16 Oct 2020 07:40 AM PDT From freedom of belief to standing for election, Myanmar Muslims still face obstacles; they said they will support a force that values human rights and democracy.

Greening Plan in Myanmar’s World Heritage Site Bagan Angers Conservationists Posted: 16 Oct 2020 02:33 AM PDT The authorities say 3,000 extra trees will be far from historic buildings and provide shade and beauty to the tourist hotspot.

Myanmar Govt Invites Competing Proposals in China-Initiated New Yangon City Project Posted: 16 Oct 2020 02:00 AM PDT The government has invited investors to submit alternative proposals to develop the China-initiated New Yangon City industrial project and related infrastructure.

Myanmar’s Kayah State Reports First COVID-19 Case Posted: 16 Oct 2020 01:30 AM PDT Every state and region in Myanmar has now reported coronavirus cases as deaths exceed 750.

Pakistan Sees ‘Unmistakable Signs’ of Rise in Coronavirus Posted: 15 Oct 2020 10:04 PM PDT A senior Pakistani official blamed the 'unmistakable signs' of a rise in coronavirus cases in the country on the public's failure to follow health precautions.

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