Wednesday, September 30, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

UN Rapporteur: Finding the Truth or Furthering False Narratives in Myanmar?

Posted: 30 Sep 2020 04:40 AM PDT

Incoming UN special rapporteur on human rights Thomas Andrews' ties to Fortify Rights—a group whose reporting on Myanmar has been discredited—are cause for concern.

Myanmar’s Military Claim Dead Suspect Was Arakan Army Sergeant

Posted: 30 Sep 2020 04:10 AM PDT

Myanmar's armed forces are accused of torturing another civilian to death in Mrauk-U, Rakhine State, with the Arakan National Party saying deaths in custody must end.

Controversial Head of Myanmar’s ‘Rose Party’ Arrested on Fugitive Warrant

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 11:54 PM PDT

UDP chairman Michael Kyaw Myint was arrested Monday night following reports he escaped from prison in the '90s and had unscrupulous financial dealings.

Global COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 1 Million

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 11:15 PM PDT

The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 now exceeds 1 million, with more than 33 million infections, according to a US university tally.

Thailand Extends State of Emergency, Allows Some Foreign Tourists

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 10:45 PM PDT

Thailand has extended its COVID-19 state of emergency for a month, though some special tour groups on chartered flights will now be allowed to enter the country.

Trump, Biden Clash Over Pandemic in First US Presidential Debate

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 10:27 PM PDT

Amid repeated interruptions from his opponent, Joe Biden said Donald Trump had failed to produce a plan to fight COVID-19, in their first debate ahead of the US election.
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