Friday, January 8, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar President, State Counselor’s Pre-Poll Campaign Activities Legal: Spokesman

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 06:04 AM PST

U Zaw Htay dismissed a legal challenge against the two leaders as sour grapes by the losers of the Nov. 8 general election.

Myanmar Orders 30 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses From India

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 05:45 AM PST

The government says it has paid half the bill for the Oxford vaccine with doses due to arrive by February.

Myanmar Govt Takes Steps to Rein In Controversial China-Backed Gambling Hub in Karen State

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 05:20 AM PST

A spokesman said Naypyitaw has drawn up standard operating procedures for all projects in Myanmar's border areas, but did not offer details.

Rakhine Campaigners Demand Myanmar Releases Political Prisoners

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 03:09 AM PST

Stickers are appearing in Ann Township demanding the release of elected politician Dr. Aye Maung and other political prisoners.

Myanmar Authorities Detain Scores of Rohingya, Human Traffickers in Multiple Raids

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 10:23 PM PST

At least five COVID-19-positive people are among more than 100 undocumented individuals from Rakhine State arrested over the past two weeks.

Fate of Villagers Abducted by Myanmar Military Still Unknown

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 09:23 PM PST

Relatives say 18 villagers have been missing since their abduction more than 300 days ago.

Trump Blocked From Facebook, Instagram, Says Mark Zuckerberg

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 09:21 PM PST

The social media platforms' CEO said the risks posed by Trump were 'simply too great' after the president incited a deadly storming of the US Capitol on Wednesday.

US to Send UN Ambassador to Taiwan, Angering China

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 09:14 PM PST

Beijing described the planned visit in the waning days of the Trump administration as 'the final madness staged by a handful of anti-China politicians.'
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