Friday, October 9, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


A Few Predictions for Myanmar’s Upcoming Election

Posted: 09 Oct 2020 07:28 AM PDT

The political landscape has grown more complex since 2015, but certain electoral trends have remained constant over the decades in elections regarded as free and fair.

Myanmar Military Probes Bribery Claims Against Officers Tied to China-Backed Gambling Hub

Posted: 09 Oct 2020 03:58 AM PDT

Three army officers are being investigated following reports they took bribes from the Karen Border Guard Force in connection with the notorious Shwe Kokko project.

Shipping Giant to Stop Using Myanmar’s Military-Owned Port

Posted: 09 Oct 2020 03:33 AM PDT

A human rights group says the Danish shipping giant, Maersk, will stop serving Myanmar's military-owned ports in protest over Rohingya rights.

Japan Pledges $130 Million for Fair Global Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted: 08 Oct 2020 10:28 PM PDT

The Japanese government has announced it will contribute more than $130 million to a global facility tasked with ensuring poor countries can access coronavirus vaccines.

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