Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


One Killed, Three Hurt as Myanmar Navy Sinks Boat Carrying ICRC Relief Goods in Rakhine State

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 07:12 AM PDT

The Myanmar navy sank a boat hired by the ICRC to ferry relief supplies to IDP camps in northern Rakhine State on Wednesday, killing the driver and injuring three.

Has Myanmar’s Submarine Purchase From India Hit a Nerve in Beijing?

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 05:38 AM PDT

A recent Chinese state media article mocking the Tatmadaw's 'outdated' new submarine suggests feathers are being ruffled in Beijing over closer India-Myanmar ties.

Arakan Army Kills Govt Troops in Raid Near Myanmar-Bangladesh Border

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 05:36 AM PDT

The AA has used rocket-propelled grenades on outposts held by border police and Myanmar's military in mountainous northern Rakhine State.

US Delegation Looks to Boost Investment in Myanmar

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 04:42 AM PDT

The US International Development Finance Corporation says it wants to deepen bilateral ties with Myanmar to rebuild after COVID-19.

Shan Rebels Fire on Govt Administrators Delivering Ballot Papers

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 04:02 AM PDT

Langkho officials were traveling through RSCC territory after delivering ballot papers ahead of the November 8 general election when they were injured by gunfire.

US Urges Myanmar to Hold Inclusive Election

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 03:58 AM PDT

US State Department under secretary David Hale asked Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for "a credible, transparent and inclusive election in November".

Voting Canceled in Parts of Paletwa in Myanmar’s Conflict-Torn West

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 02:43 AM PDT

The UEC has added parts of Chin State's war-torn Paletwa Township to its list of no-vote areas, while restoring voting in parts of Rakhine and Shan states.

Biden Looks Better Than Trump for Asia, Likely to Keep Hard Line on China

Posted: 27 Oct 2020 10:40 PM PDT

Asian allies of the US would welcome a Biden presidency, analysts say, adding that he would be tougher on Beijing than the previous Democratic administration under Obama.