Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Three Ruling Party Candidates Abducted by Armed Men in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 14 Oct 2020 03:39 AM PDT

Three National League for Democracy candidates were abducted at gunpoint by unidentified men Wednesday while on the campaign trail in Rakhine State's Taungup Township.

Myanmar Embassies in Malaysia and South Korea Add Extra Voting Days

Posted: 14 Oct 2020 03:34 AM PDT

To avoid migrants from Myanmar missing out on the November general election, the embassies in Seoul and Kuala Lumpur have kept their polling stations open for extra days.

Myanmar Arrests 863 Illegal Chinese Migrants Since January

Posted: 14 Oct 2020 02:31 AM PDT

Sources say Myanmar is too scared of China to heavily punish illegal migrants from the giant to the north.

Myanmar Still Fails to Bring More Women into Politics

Posted: 14 Oct 2020 02:20 AM PDT

Gender analyst Aye Lei Tun argues that obstacles within political parties and hostile community attitudes prevent the harnessing of female talent in politics.

Myanmar Military Calls in Jets to Attack Arakan Army in Rakhine State Mountains

Posted: 13 Oct 2020 11:10 PM PDT

Myanmar military ground, naval and air forces have attacked AA positions in the mountains amid fierce clashes in Rakhine State's Rathedaung Township.

Apple Unveils New iPhones with 5G Wireless Capability

Posted: 13 Oct 2020 10:37 PM PDT

Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 12 series featuring 5G capability. The four new models range in price from $699 to $1,099.

Myanmar Reopens Yangon Factories to Protect Foreign Investment

Posted: 13 Oct 2020 10:12 PM PDT

The health ministry says economic necessity has forced it to allow many of Yangon's factories to reopen despite rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.