Thursday, July 4, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

‘Rakhine Life Matters’ Protesters Sought by Police in Sittwe

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 06:12 AM PDT

Group staged a rally calling for peace and justice in a park in the Rakhine State capital following recent deaths of civilians in army custody amid torture allegations.

Kayah Farmers Continue Military Protest, Now in Silence

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 04:54 AM PDT

Farmers protested military land seizures in Demoso Township on Thursday. "It is undemocratic when [they] do not listen," said one—so they protested in silence instead.

Yangon Timeout

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 04:08 AM PDT

Magazine launches, wine tastings and Yangon's first-ever Spanish film festival make this a particularly good week to go out and enjoy the city. Just bring an umbrella.

12 More Chin Abductees Escaped AA Captors Last Month: Rights Group

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 01:27 AM PDT

They were among 54 villagers taken to Bangladesh border by AA in Feb.; armed group says it moved them for their own safety; escapees say one woman died while being held.

H1N1 Death Toll Reaches 26 Nationwide

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 12:05 AM PDT

Yangon reports most fatalities at 22; 114 confirmed cases throughout the country.

S. Korea Sacks Army Commander Over N. Korea Defector Boat

Posted: 03 Jul 2019 10:17 PM PDT

A fishing boat went undetected in South Korean waters for more than two days last month. South Korea's Defense Minister called it grave and unacceptable error.

Malaysia to Take Action Against School Over ‘Anti-Palm Oil Propaganda’

Posted: 03 Jul 2019 10:01 PM PDT

The country has been increasingly vocal against criticism from Europe that the cultivation of the crop has resulted in deforestation and wildlife habitat destruction.

India’s Parched Fields Yield Rich Crop of Women Cops

Posted: 03 Jul 2019 09:44 PM PDT

In western India, where poor farm yields have fueled early marriage to supply fields with working couples, many young women are proudly turning to police work instead.
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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Consolidation of Prominent Kachin Parties Aspire to Form Coalition Govt in 2020

Posted: 03 Jul 2019 04:25 AM PDT

The Kachin State People's Party is working to get other ethnic alliance parties on board for a coalition government focusing on better rights for Myanmar's ethnic population.

Cement Factory Protestors Given 14 Months Imprisonment

Posted: 03 Jul 2019 02:43 AM PDT

Four people from Aung Thabyay Village were handed 14-month prison sentences for their part in a cement factory protest in Patheigyi Township, Mandalay Region, on Tuesday.

China-Backed Venture Proposes $800M Development Near Kyaukphyu Seaport

Posted: 03 Jul 2019 01:54 AM PDT

Chinese partner has ties to controversial Myitkyina SEZ; Rakhine govt backs plan, but Arakanese lawmaker, rights group say public has not been consulted.

Final Prosecution Witnesses in Trial of Fugitive Monk to Be Heard Next Week

Posted: 03 Jul 2019 01:46 AM PDT

Senior clerical council will pass judgment on ultranationalist U Wirathu after his sedition trial ends, Yangon religious affairs official says.

Suu Kyi’s Older Brother Still Disputing Inheritance Decision

Posted: 03 Jul 2019 12:05 AM PDT

U Aung San Oo, State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's older brother, has objected to his sister's application for a certified map of the family's Yangon property.

Villagers Accuse City of Seizing Water as Drought Parches ‘India’s Detroit’

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 10:43 PM PDT

Tankers have been seen extracting thousands of liters of water and supplying it to companies and hotels in urban Chennai.

Millions of Small Pig Farmers in Asia Threatened by Swine Fever Outbreak

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 10:05 PM PDT

The incurable disease was first detected last August in China and has since spread thousands of kilometers to "vulnerable" subsistence farmers in neighboring countries.

UN Investigator Reports Possible Fresh War Crimes in Myanmar

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 09:55 PM PDT

The actions of both the Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army could amount to fresh war crimes, with reports of abductions and detentions of local residents in Rakhine and Chin states.

In Blow to Singapore’s Expansion, Malaysia Bans Sea Sand Exports

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 09:33 PM PDT

When Indonesia banned sand exports to Singapore in 2007, citing environmental concerns, it caused a "sand crisis" there that saw building activity almost come to a halt.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Military Using Lawsuits to Impede Freedom of Expression: Athan

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 07:58 AM PDT

The Military has sued 77 people since 2016 for insulting or defaming it or for causing or intending to cause its members to mutiny or neglect their duty, a report finds.

UN Forced to Face Its Track Record of Failure in Myanmar

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 05:41 AM PDT

On the Rohingya crisis, the government must prepare to work with ASEAN and others, but ultimately the solution will have to come from within.

KNPP Slams Kayah State Govt’s Decision to Ban Ethnic Literature Event

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 05:33 AM PDT

Annual inter-ethnic cultural exchange banned for first time without explanation; party says it will cost the peace process local support.

Detainee Deaths Mount in N. Rakhine

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 05:13 AM PDT

Ko Zaw Hlaing, 28, is the 14th person to die after military detention. Before passing away at Sittwe Hospital Monday, he said he was detained and tortured for four days.

Govt Pledges Truth will be Revealed in Toddler Rape Case

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 04:37 AM PDT

It has been over a month since a 3-year-old girl was raped at a Naypyitaw school and police have still not identified a suspect. Online, anger is growing.

$55M Offshore Supply Base Slated for Irrawaddy Region

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 03:50 AM PDT

Built by local company Myint and Associates Offshore Supply Base, it will supply, transport and store necessities for exploration of offshore oil and gas fields.

New Exhibition by Artist Kyar Pauk Fascinates the Eyes and the Ears

Posted: 02 Jul 2019 12:35 AM PDT

Be sure to bring your smartphone and earphones to the punk rocker and painter's second solo show, 'Micro'

Lawsuit Against Myanmar Now Editor Dropped After 2 Years

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 11:38 PM PDT

The court dropped the case after witnesses, who include U Wirathu and Police Lt. Kyaw Thu who are both on the run from authorities, repeatedly failed to present to court.

Calm Returns to Hong Kong After Protests erupt Into Violence

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 10:01 PM PDT

A tense calm has returned to Hong Kong as police clear debris left in the wake of chaotic clashes between protesters and police and business resumes.

From Shrimp to Fake Eyelashes, Social Media Sales Soar in Facebook-Friendly Thailand

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 09:56 PM PDT

Social media-based commerce is booming in Thailand and across Southeast Asia, where small sellers are engaging with and selling directly to customers via social apps.

N. Korea Upbeat on Trump-Kim Surprise Meeting as a Chance to Push Nuclear Talks

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 09:37 PM PDT

After more than a year of talks, however, the two sides have yet to agree a common definition of denuclearization.
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Monday, July 1, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

More Clashes Between AA, Myanmar Military in N. Rakhine, S. Chin

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 06:52 AM PDT

Rathedaung, Kyauktaw, Minbya and Paletwa see fighting; Tatmadaw denies AA's claim to have killed scores of soldiers as baseless.

NDAA’s ‘1st Lady’ Stresses Importance of Peace for Women

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 06:15 AM PDT

Daw Nang Yin, wife of Mong La leader U Sai Lin, also praises State Counselor, saying she has had to worker harder than men for her achievements.

Religion Ministry Denounces Military Donation to Illegal Buddhist Nationalist Group

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 05:54 AM PDT

The military's nearly $20,000 donation to Ma Ba Tha stands in direct opposition to decisions made by the state Sangha committee, the ministry said.

Military’s Draft Peace Deal Demands Retreat of Northern Alliance Troops

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 05:27 AM PDT

Over the years, the member armed groups have spread control across northern Shan and Kachin states. The Tatmadaw's proposed ceasefire agreement would ask them to give this up.

NDAA Chief Vows ‘Eternal Peace’ at 30th Anniversary Event

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 03:24 AM PDT

State Counselor urges Mong La group to join NCA as it commemorates three decades since its formation and the signing of a truce with the government.

Union Govt Rehashes Kayah State Playbook in Mon State Dispute

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 02:32 AM PDT

Refusing to learn the lessons of past mistakes, the NLD's backing of Gen. Aung San statues in ethnic states will hurt them in 2020 elections.

FMI Posts Record Profits for FY 2019

Posted: 01 Jul 2019 12:07 AM PDT

First Myanmar Investment Co. saw a 36-percent rise in gross profits over last fiscal year, while expenditures of 14.4 billion kyats held net profits back by 41.7 percent.

Military Extends Ceasefire by 2 Months, Rakhine Still Excluded

Posted: 30 Jun 2019 11:55 PM PDT

The military says the move aims to foster constructive peace talks with ethnic armed groups that have not yet signed the NCA.

Peace Commission and Northern Alliance Hold Positive Peace Talks

Posted: 30 Jun 2019 11:00 PM PDT

At the meeting, the government's Peace Commission shared the negotiated version of the Northern Alliance's ceasefire agreement proposal.

Hong Kong Braces for Annual Handover Rally as Fresh Protests Erupt

Posted: 30 Jun 2019 10:52 PM PDT

Organizers of recent protests are confident that anger over the government's failure to withdraw an extradition bill will boost numbers at Monday's rally.

Nearly Half a Million People Urge Indian Government to Declare a ‘Climate Emergency’

Posted: 30 Jun 2019 10:42 PM PDT

Two signature petitions have seen over 450,000 Indians calling for their government to take climate change at home more seriously.

North Korea Upbeat on Trump-Kim Surprise Meeting as a Chance to Push Nuclear Talks

Posted: 30 Jun 2019 10:31 PM PDT

After a tweet that took North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by surprise, US President Donald Trump became the first sitting American president to set foot in North Korea.
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Saturday, June 29, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Day a Life-Saving Nurse Was Recognized for Her Courage

Posted: 28 Jun 2019 06:30 PM PDT

On this day in 1993, Daw M Yaw Nam was awarded the ICRC's Florence Nightingale Medal in recognition of her courage in treating hundreds of combatants and refugees in Shan State. She remains one of only four recipients of the award in Myanmar.
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Friday, June 28, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Mu Ai’s New Set Menus Let Diners Sample a Range of Authentic Kachin Flavors

Posted: 28 Jun 2019 06:29 AM PDT

Chef Ko Padang Laroi has added two combination meals to the menu at this award-winning ethnic eatery in Kamayut Township.

90 Pct. of Money Laundering Cases Tied to Drugs

Posted: 28 Jun 2019 04:54 AM PDT

The Ministry of Home Affairs tells The Irrawaddy that drug traffickers often open bank accounts in relatives' names or purchase assets to launder money.

Red Cross Aid Convoy Hit by Roadside Blast in N. Rakhine

Posted: 28 Jun 2019 04:13 AM PDT

One truck hit but driver unhurt; convoy was traveling at night despite a curfew in the area; military accuses AA of detonating device but group denies claim.

Mandalay Murderer Sentenced to Death

Posted: 28 Jun 2019 03:05 AM PDT

Khun Kaw Lar, aka Maung Myo, received the maximum penalty for shooting a couple in 2018, leaving one dead; he was also sentenced to 10 years of hard labor for robbery.

The President Intervenes to Save Yangon from Its Govt

Posted: 28 Jun 2019 01:08 AM PDT

The regional administration's canceled budget request for 16 billion kyats for non-essential items was just the latest in an embarrassingly long line of missteps.

Myanmar’s First Solar Power Plant Joins National Grid

Posted: 28 Jun 2019 12:14 AM PDT

The station, in Magwe Region's Minbu Township, will have a total capacity of 170MW, producing 350 million kWh of power a year and lighting up 210,000 homes.

EXPLAINER: US Dependence on China’s Rare Earth: Trade War Vulnerability

Posted: 27 Jun 2019 10:36 PM PDT

China processes five times the rest of the world's rare earth elements, which are needed for everything from iPhones to military jets. It would take years to catch up.

Faces for Cookware: Data Collection Industry Flourishes as China Pursues AI Ambitions

Posted: 27 Jun 2019 09:56 PM PDT

China has become a data collection and labeling hub, thanks to insatiable demand from a burgeoning artificial intelligence sector backed by the ruling Communist Party.
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