Tuesday, December 29, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Buddhist Nationalist Protest Prompts Calls to Take Action for Breaching COVID-19 Restrictions

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 07:59 AM PST

More than 200 Buddhist nationalists gathered in support of Myanmar's military in central Yangon in defiance of coronavirus restrictions.

Myanmar-China Relations: 2020 Review

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 03:12 AM PST

Throughout 2020, Beijing sought to ensure its BRI plans did not fall off Myanmar's radar screen amid COVID-19. The Irrawaddy looks at the year in bilateral relations.

Myanmar’s Daily COVID-19 Infections Fall Below 1,000

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 02:10 AM PST

The government's disease chief says the public must continue to abide by coronavirus restrictions during new year celebrations.

 Myanmar Military Proxy Party Files Nearly 200 Election Fraud Claims

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 12:59 AM PST

The Union Solidarity and Development Party says democracy is being undermined in Myanmar by biased election handling.

Thailand Can’t Afford to Leave Myanmar Migrants Behind in COVID-19 Fight

Posted: 28 Dec 2020 10:43 PM PST

Thais won't be safe until migrant workers are safe. Guarantees that nobody will be detained when they report for testing, regardless of work status, are a good start.

Japan Gave Intel on China’s Crackdown on Uyghurs to US, Britain

Posted: 28 Dec 2020 09:37 PM PST

A recent ratcheting up of US criticism of China's treatment of its Uyghur population was based on intelligence provided to Western powers by Tokyo.

Indonesia to Close Border to All Foreign Nationals From New Year

Posted: 28 Dec 2020 09:14 PM PST

To keep out a new, more infectious strain of the coronavirus, Indonesia has sealed its borders to all but diplomats for the coming fortnight.
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