Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Karen Parties Coordinate Campaigns to Maximize Votes in Myanmar Election

Posted: 22 Jul 2020 04:33 AM PDT

Four ethnic Karen political are coordinating their campaigns for the 2020 election to maximize the Karen vote and ensure they don't run head-to-head.

Many Myanmar Mining Firms Fail to Name Politically Connected Owners: Global Witness

Posted: 22 Jul 2020 04:15 AM PDT

A new report claims that at least 10 mining firms failed to disclose the presence of 'politically exposed persons' when identifying their owners.

Arakan Army Blamed After Myanmar Village Chief Found Dead

Posted: 22 Jul 2020 03:59 AM PDT

Rights groups say they can do nothing to protect civilians in ongoing violence between the Arakan Army and Myanmar's military.

China Suppresses Publication of ‘Wuhan Diary’, Account of Coronavirus Lockdown

Posted: 21 Jul 2020 10:02 PM PDT

Amid official pressure, Chinese publishers are refusing to publish an account of Wuhan's harsh coronavirus lockdown that criticizes officials' handling of the outbreak.

US Indicts Chinese Hackers for ‘Sweeping Global Computer Intrusion’

Posted: 21 Jul 2020 09:53 PM PDT

The US has indicted two Chinese hackers for stealing data from computers around the world, both for their own benefit and on behalf of the Chinese state.