Thursday, August 13, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Peace Process Back on Track, Says Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Posted: 13 Aug 2020 06:53 AM PDT

Ahead of next week's Panglong peace conference, the State Counselor praised the efforts of negotiators from all sides; NCA non-signatories say they won't attend.

Police Captain Shot Dead as Targeted Attacks Continue in Western Myanmar

Posted: 13 Aug 2020 05:10 AM PDT

Police Captain Tun Naing Oo, head of the Kyauktaw Police Station in Rakhine State, was shot in the head Wednesday evening in front of the police station by four unknown men.

Militia Leader’s Son in Myanmar’s Kachin to Seek Reelection to State Parliament

Posted: 13 Aug 2020 05:04 AM PDT

Zahkung Ying Sau, the son of the leader of the NDAK Kachin militia, will seek reelection to his Kachin State parliament seat in a township controlled by the group.

Myanmar Election Commissioner: No Groups Will Be Disenfranchised

Posted: 13 Aug 2020 05:01 AM PDT

UEC member U Myint Naing said plans are in place to ensure migrants, IDPs and returnees can vote on Nov. 8, but warned that urging others not to vote is against the law.

Myanmar to Relax COVID-19 Gatherings Rule

Posted: 13 Aug 2020 03:34 AM PDT

Myanmar's Health Ministry said that gatherings of less than 30 people will be allowed starting on Sunday, an increase from the current limit of 14 people.

Three Activists Charged for Unlawful Assembly Over Karen Martyrs’ Day Event in Myanmar

Posted: 13 Aug 2020 03:24 AM PDT

Three activists face charges under a peaceful assembly law for holding an event on Karen Martyrs' Day after authorities denied permission for the event, citing COVID-19 rules.
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