Tuesday, December 22, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Movers and Shakers of 2020: The Irrawaddy’s Persons of the Year

Posted: 22 Dec 2020 05:37 AM PST

The Irrawaddy looks back on the people, groups and institutions that dominated the news in a year marked by the fight against COVID-19 and the NLD's election win.

Thailand’s New COVID-19 Outbreak: Myanmar Migrants Mustn’t Be Scapegoated

Posted: 22 Dec 2020 04:48 AM PST

In reacting to the COVID-19 cluster in Samut Sakhon, Thai officials must take care not to stigmatize the Myanmar migrants on whom the seafood hub's economy depends.

Myanmar Police Prosecute Activists Celebrating Human Rights Day

Posted: 22 Dec 2020 01:37 AM PST

Three rights campaigners in Rakhine State have been prosecuted or failing to obtain permission before holding a protest in Sittwe to mark Human Rights Day.

Myanmar Workers in Thailand Need Better Welfare Protection

Posted: 21 Dec 2020 10:26 PM PST

Thailand should include all migrant workers, both registered and unregistered informal workers, in the country's social protection policies.

Singapore Receives Asia’s 1st Shipment of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted: 21 Dec 2020 10:21 PM PST

Asia's first shipment of coronavirus vaccine arrived in Singapore on Monday; the government aims to have enough shots for the whole country by late 2021.

South Korean Capital Limits Gatherings to Four as COVID-19 Surges

Posted: 21 Dec 2020 10:13 PM PST

Fearing that end-of-year gatherings will fuel a spike in coronavirus cases, Seoul and nearby areas have banned people from meeting in groups of more than four.
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