Friday, September 18, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Sacrifices of September 1988 Not Forgotten as Myanmar’s Long March to Democracy Continues

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 05:55 AM PDT

As Myanmar prepares for November's general election, the 32nd anniversary of the bloody coup that brought the SLORC to power reminds us of what is at stake.

Myanmar’s COVID-19 Cases Approach 4,000 in Month

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 04:43 AM PDT

The public's cooperation has kept coronavirus cases to a manageable level, says one of Yangon's medical chiefs.

Carter Center Launches Election Monitoring Mission in Myanmar

Posted: 18 Sep 2020 03:15 AM PDT

Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, monitoring and reporting by Myanmar citizens will be remotely overseen by international specialists.

Myanmar’s NLD Says Postponing November Election Would Lead to Chaos

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 11:29 PM PDT

Ruling party says voting should go forward despite COVID-19 restrictions, as delaying it would mean postponing it to an uncertain future.

Westerner Behind the Wheel

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 11:21 PM PDT

In the fifth of six articles about touring by car outside Yangon, Oliver Hargreave visits Mawlamyine's surrounds, finding war graves, a huge Buddha and a seaside pagoda.

Analysis: Myanmar Still Living with Legacy of 1988 Military Coup

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 11:16 PM PDT

To mark the 32nd anniversary of the coup by top generals that replaced the government of dictator Ne Win, The Irrawaddy revisits this 2018 analysis of the events of that day.

The Strange Birds Behind the ’88 Coup

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 11:00 PM PDT

To mark today's 32nd anniversary of the coup that toppled General Ne Win's government, The Irrawaddy revisits a 2013 article on the military leaders who replaced him.

Thai PM Warns Rally Could Trigger 2nd Wave of Coronavirus Infections

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 10:20 PM PDT

The Thai prime minister has called on protesters to call off plans for an anti-government rally on Saturday, saying it could lead to a rise in COVID-19 cases.