Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Soldiers Injured During Clashes With KNLA Troops

Posted: 16 Dec 2020 05:51 AM PST

The Karen National Liberation Army said the military's increasing troop deployments and its inability to follow the rules on movement have boosted tension.

Will Myanmar’s Two Most Powerful Figures Strike a Grand Bargain?

Posted: 16 Dec 2020 05:10 AM PST

The State Counselor and the military chief reportedly met last weekend; with each holding the key to the other's goals, the encounter raises interesting possibilities.

Jailed Satirical Performer Faces Extra Charge from Myanmar’s Military

Posted: 16 Dec 2020 05:06 AM PST

Student activist Ko Zayar Lwin was jailed for 5½ years for ridiculing the military in his 2019 performances. Now the armed forces are trying to add extra charges.

Arakan Army Free Myanmar Civilian After Four Months in Captivity

Posted: 16 Dec 2020 03:13 AM PST

The armed group seized Salai Aung Soe but only admitted to holding the Chin civilian when he was released this week.

Myanmar’s Economy to Start Recovering Early Next Year: World Bank

Posted: 16 Dec 2020 01:56 AM PST

The bank's latest report warns that people are still falling into poverty due to the impact of COVID-19, however, and urges the government to implement relief measures.

Myanmar Court Jails Three for Incitement Over Show of Support for NLD Lawyer’s Killer

Posted: 15 Dec 2020 11:48 PM PST

The trio were among four men who tried to intimidate officials by wearing T-shirts with the Burmese saying 'Eat Well!' at the trial of U Ko Ni's assassin, a court ruled.
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