Friday, February 28, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Govt Warns of Jail Time for Not Reporting Coronavirus Suspects

Posted: 28 Feb 2020 06:39 AM PST

Although there are no confirmed coronavirus cases in Myanmar, the Health Ministry says reporting symptoms is mandatory and failure to do so could lead to a month in jail.

Myanmar and India Sign Ten Deals During State Visit

Posted: 28 Feb 2020 06:25 AM PST

President U Win Myint's delegation in India has signed deals to boost cross-border financial and security cooperation and development in western Myanmar.

Myanmar Military Says Soldiers Killed, Wounded in Attack by RCSS

Posted: 28 Feb 2020 05:27 AM PST

The Myanmar army said an officer was among a group of soldiers killed and wounded in an attack by the RCSS in Shan State; the armed group said it was attacked first.

Myanmar Mobile Users Told to Re-Register SIM Cards by June 30

Posted: 28 Feb 2020 05:07 AM PST

The Posts and Telecommunications Department has told all of Myanmar's mobile phone users to re-register their SIM cards by June 30 or face deactivation.

Myanmar Authorities Close Thai Border, Thousands Unable to Work at Textile Factories

Posted: 28 Feb 2020 04:51 AM PST

Textile workers in Three Pagodas Pass have been unable to go to work at factories in Thailand amid an ongoing dispute between Thai authorities and a Karen Border Guard Force.

Myanmar Opposition Lawmaker Falsely Claims US Presidency Limited to Christians

Posted: 28 Feb 2020 03:26 AM PST

During the House charter debate, a USDP lawmaker claimed the US presidency is restricted to Christians—a claim so outlandish the US Embassy felt compelled to correct it.

Myanmar Parliament Speaker to MPs: Act Civil or Face Lawsuits

Posted: 28 Feb 2020 01:54 AM PST

Parliament Speaker T Khun Myat told lawmakers to stop making inflammatory remarks or face lawsuits as the first week of debate on constitutional amendment comes to an end.

Pupils Should Stay Home While Japan Schools Closed Over Virus: Govt

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 10:03 PM PST

The Japanese education minister has urged that children be kept at home for a month while schools close amid coronavirus fears.

A Delhi Neighborhood Divided by a Highway and Now Hatred

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 09:47 PM PST

Two neighborhoods in New Delhi—one Muslim, one Hindu—that once co-existed peacefully have become a battleground over India's controversial new citizenship law.

Indonesia Says Lack of Coronavirus Cases a Blessing From God

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 09:22 PM PST

Indonesia's health minister has attributed the absence of coronavirus cases in his country to a 'blessing from the almighty'.

Saudi Arabia Bars Pilgrims and Tourists Amid Coronavirus

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 09:19 PM PST

Amid the coronavirus, the Saudi government has closed its borders to religious pilgrims and barred tourists from more than 20 countries.

Myanmar’s Wa Rebels Procure a Helicopter: What’s Next?  

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 05:30 PM PST

Wa leaders finally have the helicopter so long speculated about in local and foreign media. What does its purchase say about the power balance in Myanmar's northeast?
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