Thursday, November 26, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


After Election Victory, Myanmar’s Ruling Party Under Pressure to Get Cabinet Picks Right

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 04:30 PM PST

Aware of the poor reputations of many current ministers, the NLD has vowed to take the public's views into consideration when appointing the new government's cabinet.

Villagers Flee Their Homes After Myanmar’s Military Clashes with TNLA

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 03:28 AM PST

Almost 1,000 villagers are seeking shelter in Mogoke after the Ta'ang National Liberation Army and Myanmar's military clashed near their homes this week.

Defeated NLD Candidate in Myanmar’s Shan State Alleges Militia Interference

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 02:20 AM PST

National League for Democracy candidate S Mar Gam says an armed group forced residents to vote for his Union Solidarity and Development Party rivals.

Chinese Fences Near Shan State Boundary Renew Border Tensions With Myanmar

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 12:04 AM PST

The Myanmar military and Kokang officials have complained to China about its unilateral move to put up fences near the country's border with Shan State.

Warming India-Taiwan Ties Create Headache for China in Indo-Pacific

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 05:31 PM PST

With India intent on reducing its reliance on China, Taiwan can help bridge the commercial and technological breach resulting from souring New Delhi-Beijing ties.