Friday, November 6, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Whoever Wins the Election, the Country Must Be the Winner

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 06:15 AM PST

The next government cannot afford to alienate any stakeholders if the constitutional crisis and ethnic conflicts are to be solved, and Myanmar is to move forward.

Ahead of Sunday Polls, Election Office in Myanmar Attacked With Explosives

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 04:34 AM PST

An explosion occurred in the compound of the Bago Region election sub-commission on Friday; no injuries were reported.

Myanmar’s State Counselor, Thai PM Agree to Boost Cooperation on Trade, COVID-19

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 03:33 AM PST

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha discussed the possibility of opening another consulate in Thailand to assist migrant workers, in a phone call on Wednesday.

Militias Accused of Forcing Voters to Back Military Proxy Party in Northern Myanmar

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 02:52 AM PST

The Union Solidarity and Development Party is denying claims it is using armed militias to boost support in Shan State.

Myanmar Military’s Criticism of Union Election Commission Provokes Concern Over Possible Threat of Coup

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 12:13 AM PST

The Irrawaddy asks political observers to respond to provocative comments by the military chief on UEC and the institution's claim on his position.

North Korea Bans Smoking in Public Places for Health, ‘Cultural’ Reasons

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 10:12 PM PST

North Korea watchers are looking to see if Kim Jong Un will set an example for his fellow citizens following the country's ban on public smoking.

Biden Edges Closer to White House as Trump Seeks to Undermine Vote Results

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 10:04 PM PST

As his election rival Joe Biden cut into his lead in key states, Donald Trump demanded an end to the counting of mail-in ballots and tweeted unproven claims of fraud.