Wednesday, November 11, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar’s 2020 General Election Results in Numbers

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 05:47 AM PST

The Irrawaddy breaks down the key results and statistics from Sunday's election in four infographics.

Myanmar Opposition Party Demands Election Rerun With Military Involvement

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 04:12 AM PST

Calling for the election to be held again, the military-backed USDP accused the electoral body of turning a blind eye to voting irregularities in favor of the government.

No Major Irregularities in Myanmar Election: Carter Center

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 02:17 AM PST

The US election monitoring body says Sunday's general election was largely free and fair but has called for the military to lose its parliamentary seats.

Myanmar Renews Warnings as NLD Election Partygoers Test COVID-19-Positive

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 01:40 AM PST

The Ministry of Health has reminded the public that gatherings of more than 29 are banned after three people tested positive for COVID-19 following an NLD election victory event.

The Day Britain Returned Royal Treasures Stolen From Burma’s Palace

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 12:08 AM PST

On this day in 1964, Britain handed to Gen. Ne Win more than 100 royal items that had been looted from the Mandalay Palace by British colonizers some 80 years earlier.

Myanmar Military Political Allies Allege Electoral Fraud in Sagaing

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 11:43 PM PST

The Union Solidarity and Development Party in Sagaing Region claims its supporters were excluded from voting and their votes were not counted.

After Election Thrashing, Myanmar’s Military-Backed Opposition Casts Doubt on Result

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 06:00 AM PST

Despite poll monitors' findings that Sunday's vote went smoothly, the military proxy USDP is disputing the ruling party's victory and threatening a legal challenge.

Myanmar Military Sets up New Committee for Peace Talks

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:51 AM PST

Before the general election results are confirmed, the military has already unveiled its negotiators to push for peace with ethnic armed organizations.

Five Myanmar Election Staff Face Prosecution for Alleged Fraud

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:10 AM PST

The Union Election Commission says five of its members in Sagaing Region allegedly interfered with electoral processes.

NLD Performs Strongly in Kachin State, Dashing Ethnic Party’s Hopes

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 04:42 AM PST

The Kachin State People's Party has failed to loosen the NLD's grip in the local and Union parliaments, while the USDP gained ground in the state legislature.

Myanmar’s Defeated Candidates Reveal Their Plans

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:54 AM PST

Numerous candidates have been crushed by another National League for Democracy landslide. They tell The Irrawaddy what comes next.

NLD Wins in Kayah State, But Loses Ground to Ethnic Party

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:10 AM PST

The Kayah State Democratic Party fell short of its goal of winning a majority in Sunday's election, but won eight races and took some seats away from the ruling NLD.

EU, UK Congratulate Myanmar on Election, Vow to Work With New Govt

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 02:06 AM PST

'The people of Myanmar have clearly demonstrated their attachment to democracy,' the EU said in a statement on Sunday's general election.

US-North Korea Nuclear Talks May Be Back to Square One Under Biden

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:33 PM PST

An end to nuclear talks and even resumed testing by North Korea could result if Pyongyang senses a change in policy from incoming US President Joe Biden, observers say.

Japan, US to Start Formal Talks on Cost of Hosting US Troops

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:18 PM PST

Tokyo and Washington are set to start negotiating a new fiver-year budget for Japan's hosting of some 55,000 US military personnel.
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