Thursday, March 5, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar’s Army Refuses Shan IDPs Access to Village Amid Ongoing Clashes

Posted: 05 Mar 2020 06:22 AM PST

Around 300 internally displaced people were turned away by Myanmar's military as they tried to reach their homes because clashes continue with the rebel RCSS.

NLD Constitutional Amendments Would Disrupt Democratic Transition: Military MPs

Posted: 05 Mar 2020 03:57 AM PST

Military MPs are united in condemnation of the National League for Democracy's attempts to amend the 2008 Constitution, ensuring the reforms will be rejected next week.

Myanmar Journalist Detained by Karen Border Guard to Be Released

Posted: 05 Mar 2020 03:49 AM PST

The military-backed Karen State Border Guard Force detained a journalist in Myawaddy on Wednesday and will release her Thursday evening.

US Man Charged in Cannabis Case Fled Myanmar for US on New Passport

Posted: 05 Mar 2020 02:02 AM PST

A US man facing 15 years in jail for allegedly running a marijuana plantation fled to the US last year while on bail after being issued a new passport by the US Embassy.

Korean Air Suspends Direct Flights Between Seoul, Yangon Due to Coronavirus

Posted: 04 Mar 2020 10:55 PM PST

Korean Air has suspended all flights between Seoul and Yangon until April 25 as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread rapidly in South Korea.

South Korea Confirms 145 New Coronavirus Cases; Total Tops 5,700

Posted: 04 Mar 2020 09:16 PM PST

The total number of cases of coronavirus in South Korea has passed 5,700; the worst-hit city, Daegu, is suffering from a shortage of hospital beds.

California Declares Emergency Over Coronavirus as Death Toll Rises in US

Posted: 04 Mar 2020 09:00 PM PST

The governor of California has declared a statewide emergency as the US state reported its first coronavirus death; the number of fatalities in the US has risen to 11.
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