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• Army-Backed Mytel Fined Nearly $200,000 for Giving Away Free SIM Cards
• Key Facts & Figures on Myanmar Charter Amendment Recommendations 
• Singapore Deportees in Custody, Families Left in the Dark
• Prosecution of Filmmaker Sued by Military to Proceed: Court
• New Bar Sports Art Theme
• Military Launches Helicopter Assault During Clash in Buthidaung, AA Says
• Govt Suggests KNPP Sign Ceasefire this Fall
• Accessible Healthcare Requires Local Participation: Dr. Cynthia Maung
• CCTV Contract with Huawei Will Guard Against Spying: Mandalay Chief Minister
• Malaysian Activists Urge Lawmakers to Get Tough on Forests Losses
• Plastic Cups Runneth Over at Cambodia’s Rubbish Cafe
• Asia-Pacific Meth Drug Trade Worth Up to $61 billion: UN

Army-Backed Mytel Fined Nearly $200,000 for Giving Away Free SIM Cards Posted: 18 Jul 2019 07:27 AM PDT Country's 4th-largest telecom operator has already been warned twice this year for regulatory violations.

Key Facts & Figures on Myanmar Charter Amendment Recommendations  Posted: 18 Jul 2019 06:45 AM PDT A graphic guide to the work of the joint parliamentary panel set up to draft changes to the 2008 Constitution, which submitted a list of 3,765 proposals on Monday.

Singapore Deportees in Custody, Families Left in the Dark Posted: 18 Jul 2019 06:11 AM PDT After several Arakenese migrants were deported from Singapore last week, all have since wound up in government detention. Their relatives are searching for answers.

Prosecution of Filmmaker Sued by Military to Proceed: Court Posted: 18 Jul 2019 05:45 AM PDT U Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi's incitement to mutiny trial to resume next month; separate defamation case has yet to be brought to court, lawyer says.

New Bar Sports Art Theme Posted: 18 Jul 2019 03:41 AM PDT Bart is a cool, laid back downtown bar with a wide ranging food and drink menu sure to satisfy the lunchtime worker and the nighttime bar fly alike.

Military Launches Helicopter Assault During Clash in Buthidaung, AA Says Posted: 18 Jul 2019 03:33 AM PDT Ethnic armed group says gunship bombed, strafed its positions after Tatmadaw sustained heavy losses in fierce clash; military denies ordering air strikes.

Govt Suggests KNPP Sign Ceasefire this Fall Posted: 18 Jul 2019 03:05 AM PDT The suggestion came at a meeting between the Karenni National Progressive Party and the Union government in Nayptitaw, amid still unsolved disputes between the two sides.

Accessible Healthcare Requires Local Participation: Dr. Cynthia Maung Posted: 18 Jul 2019 02:27 AM PDT With changes in government and ceasefire agreements signed since 2012, the Mae Tao Clinic on the Thai-Myanmar border continues operating on less and less aid.

CCTV Contract with Huawei Will Guard Against Spying: Mandalay Chief Minister Posted: 18 Jul 2019 02:16 AM PDT U Zaw Myint Maung says $1.25 million deal with Chinese tech giant to supply surveillance system for 'Safe City' project will be thoroughly vetted.

Malaysian Activists Urge Lawmakers to Get Tough on Forests Losses Posted: 17 Jul 2019 10:11 PM PDT Activists plan to march outside the country's parliament building this Thursday to demand stronger forestry laws and greater protection for dwindling rainforests.

Plastic Cups Runneth Over at Cambodia’s Rubbish Cafe Posted: 17 Jul 2019 10:02 PM PDT As Southeast Asia grapples with massive tides of trash hitting its shores, a Cambodian coffee shop owner has outfit his chic café with local refuse.

Asia-Pacific Meth Drug Trade Worth Up to $61 billion: UN Posted: 17 Jul 2019 10:00 PM PDT Most of the meth is produced in northern Myanmar and pushed all over the world, with syndicates exploiting endemic graft, weak law enforcement and lax border regulations.

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• Myanmar Army Barred from Future Israeli Arms Expos: Newspaper
• Constitution Amendment Supporters Rally in Cities Nationwide
• US Sanctions Hurt Military Dignity: Spokesperson
• Ethnic Parties, NLD at Odds over Pace of Military’s Exit from Politics
• Nearly 9,500 People Affected by Rakhine State Floods
• U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar Commander-in-chief Over Rohingya Abuses
• EXCLUSIVE-Influential Hindu Group Says India Should not Issue Foreign Currency Bonds

Myanmar Army Barred from Future Israeli Arms Expos: Newspaper Posted: 17 Jul 2019 05:34 AM PDT Israel's Foreign Ministry to stop issuing visas to Tatmadaw officers in bid to avoid international 'embarrassment' over rights-abuse claims, Haaretz reports

Constitution Amendment Supporters Rally in Cities Nationwide Posted: 17 Jul 2019 05:13 AM PDT Thousands gathered in cities across the country to support the recent report of the Charter Amendment Committee, which the military has declared unconstitutional.

US Sanctions Hurt Military Dignity: Spokesperson Posted: 17 Jul 2019 04:21 AM PDT What, beyond vanity, the sanctions may materially mean remains to be seen. "The leaders don't travel to the US, and they need not travel there," a spokesperson said.

Ethnic Parties, NLD at Odds over Pace of Military’s Exit from Politics Posted: 17 Jul 2019 03:40 AM PDT In proposed charter changes, ANP, SNLD and others call for immediate return to barracks, while the NLD suggests a gradual phasing out of the Tatmadaw from Parliament.

Nearly 9,500 People Affected by Rakhine State Floods Posted: 17 Jul 2019 12:44 AM PDT Local disaster management officials say they have yet to receive assistance from private or govt relief organizations.

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar Commander-in-chief Over Rohingya Abuses Posted: 16 Jul 2019 09:32 PM PDT The US State Dept. announced a ban on Tatmadaw Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other army officials from traveling to the US, urging Myanmar's government to act.

EXCLUSIVE-Influential Hindu Group Says India Should not Issue Foreign Currency Bonds Posted: 16 Jul 2019 09:17 PM PDT The economic wing of BJP constituent Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh called government plans to sell foreign currency bonds 'un-patriotic.'

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• Constitution Amendment Committee Returns Nearly 4,000 Recommendations
• Everyone is Waiting for Something
• Indian Torpedoes Delivered to Myanmar Navy
• Human Rights Group Claims RCSS Violations Against Ta’ang
• What the Recent Military Shake-Ups Really Mean
• Military to Investigative In-Custody Deaths in Rakhine
• Celebrations Scheduled for Yangon U Centennial Run-Up
• Quake Causes Panic in Eastern Indonesia; One Killed
• Clashes Break Uut as Hong Kong Protesters Escalate Fight in Suburbs
• U.S. Firms May Get Nod to Restart Huawei Sales in Two-Four weeks: Official

Constitution Amendment Committee Returns Nearly 4,000 Recommendations Posted: 15 Jul 2019 05:50 AM PDT After months of meetings, Parliament's Charter Amendment Committee put forward more than 3,700 recommended constitutional changes. The military rejected all of them.

Everyone is Waiting for Something Posted: 15 Jul 2019 05:18 AM PDT Yangon-based artist Kaung Kyaw Khine expresses both the anguish and the hope of the waiting masses.

Indian Torpedoes Delivered to Myanmar Navy Posted: 15 Jul 2019 04:47 AM PDT The torpedoes were part of a $37.9 million export deal signed in 2017.

Human Rights Group Claims RCSS Violations Against Ta’ang Posted: 15 Jul 2019 04:22 AM PDT The Ta'ang Human Rights Network said in a press release it has documented more then 170 victims of human rights by the RCSS.

What the Recent Military Shake-Ups Really Mean Posted: 15 Jul 2019 03:48 AM PDT As Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing grooms his juniors, who is likeliest to take his place when he steps down, and what do recent military shake-ups mean for the 2020 elections?

Military to Investigative In-Custody Deaths in Rakhine Posted: 15 Jul 2019 02:53 AM PDT The military says it has formed a team to investigate "some" of the civilian deaths that have occurred in its custody in the war-torn state, amid mounting criticism.

Celebrations Scheduled for Yangon U Centennial Run-Up Posted: 15 Jul 2019 12:38 AM PDT From this December to next, As Yangon University turns 100 years old, a series of discussions, exhibits, gatherings, lectures, dinners, musical recitals and more are being planned.

Quake Causes Panic in Eastern Indonesia; One Killed Posted: 14 Jul 2019 11:29 PM PDT The magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Moluccas islands in eastern Indonesia on Sunday, causing panic amid residents.

Clashes Break Uut as Hong Kong Protesters Escalate Fight in Suburbs Posted: 14 Jul 2019 11:20 PM PDT Protesters braved sweltering heat in Sha Tin, a town between Hong Kong island and the Chinese border, extending demonstrations outward from the heart of the financial.

U.S. Firms May Get Nod to Restart Huawei Sales in Two-Four weeks: Official Posted: 14 Jul 2019 11:04 PM PDT Trump's reversal, and rapid implementation by the Commerce Department, suggests chip industry lobbying, coupled with Chinese political pressure, may have paid off.

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• Military’s Ceasefire Draft Demands Revealed
• Myanmar Police Detain All Arakan Deportees
• New Shan Yoe Yar Opens in Yankin
• The ‘Victoria’ Rape Case Exposes Myanmar’s Missing Rule of Law
• Shan Gather to Pay Respect to Revolutionary Leader Moh Heng
• 41 H1N1-Related Deaths Recorded Nationwide

Military’s Ceasefire Draft Demands Revealed Posted: 12 Jul 2019 06:11 AM PDT The military's latest ceasefire draft requires troop and weapons information from NA member groups as a precondition for talks, sources tell The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Police Detain All Arakan Deportees Posted: 12 Jul 2019 04:33 AM PDT After Singaporean police escorted a second batch of Arakenese deportees to Yangon this week, seven of them—including an AA chief's brother—have since been arrested.

New Shan Yoe Yar Opens in Yankin Posted: 12 Jul 2019 03:04 AM PDT It is the third location since first opening in 2013 for the popular eatery, known for its classic Shan cuisine made of fresh ingredients and served fine-dining style.

The ‘Victoria’ Rape Case Exposes Myanmar’s Missing Rule of Law Posted: 12 Jul 2019 02:33 AM PDT This week on Dateline, The Irrawaddy's English Edition editor Kyaw Zwa Moe and guests discuss the impact the handling of the 'Victoria' rape case is having on public confidence in police and the rule of law.

Shan Gather to Pay Respect to Revolutionary Leader Moh Heng Posted: 12 Jul 2019 01:58 AM PDT The revolutionary fighter for Shan independence died in July 1991. Shan people have gathered at the home he died in to honor him.

41 H1N1-Related Deaths Recorded Nationwide Posted: 11 Jul 2019 10:45 PM PDT In the majority of cases, the virus alone was not fatal but was a complicating factor for pre-existing conditions. Thirty-three of those deaths occurred in Yangon.

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• Farmer Wounded by Landmine Blast in Northern Shan State
• Four Arakanese Deportees from Singapore Arrive in Yangon
• 7 Companies Have Expressed Interest in Mandalay Palace Restoration
• Loopholes in Myanmar’s Forest Sector Cost Govt Million in Revenue
• Hanthawaddy International Airport Project to Begin Next Year
• World’s Major Cities to Face ‘Unknown’ Climate Conditions by 2050
• India Receives Above Normal Rains this Week, Spurring Crop Planting
• Indian Media Body Asks Govt to Withdraw Restrictions on Journalists

Farmer Wounded by Landmine Blast in Northern Shan State Posted: 11 Jul 2019 07:12 AM PDT It is currently the rice growing season in Shan State and famers are continuing to attempt to grow food on the land, despite widespread fears of landmines left behind.

Four Arakanese Deportees from Singapore Arrive in Yangon Posted: 11 Jul 2019 04:51 AM PDT Singapore Home Affiars accuse the deportees and the brother of an AA chief still in the custody of organizing and raising funds for the Arakan Army from Singapore.

7 Companies Have Expressed Interest in Mandalay Palace Restoration Posted: 11 Jul 2019 03:02 AM PDT Expression of Interest submissions opened on July 17 and will be taken until July 22. The restoration plan includes bike paths, pedestrian walkways, restaurants and more.

Loopholes in Myanmar’s Forest Sector Cost Govt Million in Revenue Posted: 11 Jul 2019 02:12 AM PDT To fix things, the NLD government must ignore interest groups and reform the State-owned Economic Enterprises Law, says Forest Trend's Daw Khin Saw Htay.

Hanthawaddy International Airport Project to Begin Next Year Posted: 11 Jul 2019 02:04 AM PDT Details are mostly ironed out in the much-delayed international airport project, with large investments coming from the Japan.

World’s Major Cities to Face ‘Unknown’ Climate Conditions by 2050 Posted: 10 Jul 2019 10:09 PM PDT A on climate changes in global urban centers showed that 77 percent of the cities it looked at will experience a striking change in climate conditions by 2050.

India Receives Above Normal Rains this Week, Spurring Crop Planting Posted: 10 Jul 2019 09:58 PM PDT Monsoon rains are crucial in a country with more than half its arable land rain-fed and agriculture accounting for 15 percent of its economy.

Indian Media Body Asks Govt to Withdraw Restrictions on Journalists Posted: 10 Jul 2019 09:26 PM PDT Restrictions imposed by a newly appointed minister are only the latest in ongoing press attacks and restrictions since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014.

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• Flash Floods Kill Two, Intensify Suffering in Rohingya Camps
• Ignoring Ethnic Parties will Hurt NLD in 2020
• Kachin IDP Woman Found Dead in Apparent Murder
• AA Chief’s Brother, Several Arakanese Arrested in Singapore
• With Myanmar’s Internet Expansion, Cybercrimes Soar
• Justice for Toddler Rape Campaigner Bailed Out, Charged with Defamation
• Four Foreigners Detained for Militant Links in Malaysia
• US to Ease Chinese Tech Ban, but Uncertainty Remains
• Trump Spreads Twitter Trade War to India

Flash Floods Kill Two, Intensify Suffering in Rohingya Camps Posted: 10 Jul 2019 06:06 AM PDT Intense rains killed an elderly woman and a 5-year-old boy in the precarious refugee camps near the Myanmar-Bangladesh border, as the monsoon season begins.

Ignoring Ethnic Parties will Hurt NLD in 2020 Posted: 10 Jul 2019 05:48 AM PDT A reluctance to engage with or listen to the wishes of ethnic communities and political parties mean the NLD will be more contested than ever in the upcoming election.

Kachin IDP Woman Found Dead in Apparent Murder Posted: 10 Jul 2019 05:37 AM PDT A 51-year-old IDP was found dead on the floor of her northern Shan State home with bruises on her body and rope lying nearby. Locals want to know what happened.

AA Chief’s Brother, Several Arakanese Arrested in Singapore Posted: 10 Jul 2019 02:49 AM PDT Six Arakanese living in Singapore were arrested by police there this week—allegedly at the Myanmar government's request. Police also seized computers and cell phones.

With Myanmar’s Internet Expansion, Cybercrimes Soar Posted: 10 Jul 2019 02:21 AM PDT In 2015, when SIM cards became affordable and mobile networks more reliable, there were 50 reports of cybercrime. In 2018, there were 780.

Justice for Toddler Rape Campaigner Bailed Out, Charged with Defamation Posted: 10 Jul 2019 01:26 AM PDT A deputy director from the Ministry of Health was arrested and charged by police under the Electronic Transaction Law and released on K10M bail.

Four Foreigners Detained for Militant Links in Malaysia Posted: 09 Jul 2019 09:31 PM PDT Two of the four are said to be Rohingya men from Myanmar who are alleged to have provided support to the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, Malaysian police say.

US to Ease Chinese Tech Ban, but Uncertainty Remains Posted: 09 Jul 2019 09:15 PM PDT US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said licenses will be issues to do business where national security is not threatened. What the means remains opaque.

Trump Spreads Twitter Trade War to India Posted: 09 Jul 2019 09:03 PM PDT US President Donald Trump tweeted that India has "long had a field day" slapping tariffs on US goods. "No longer acceptable!" he wrote. Indian officials beg to differ.

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• Open Lawsuit Kept AA Leaders from Gov’t Peace Talks
• Ta’ang Community Accuses RCSS of Killing 2 Civilians
• Judge Promises Open, Independent Trial in Child Rape Case
• UK Commissioner in Bangladesh Stresses 3-Point Rohingya Return Plan
• Bangladeshi PM Slams US Congressman’s Proposal
• Nearly 90, Myanmar Painter Can’t Put Down the Brush
• Huawei and Smart Axiata Ready to Roll Out Cambodian 5G
• Extradition Bill Dead: Lam

Open Lawsuit Kept AA Leaders from Gov’t Peace Talks Posted: 09 Jul 2019 06:46 AM PDT Arakan Army leaders say they've known about counter-terrorism charges against them since April—the real reason peace talks have gone nowhere.

Ta’ang Community Accuses RCSS of Killing 2 Civilians Posted: 09 Jul 2019 03:57 AM PDT Community leaders and the relatives of a missing father and son say the two were killed by the Restoration Council of Shan State—a claim the armed group denies.

Judge Promises Open, Independent Trial in Child Rape Case Posted: 09 Jul 2019 01:49 AM PDT A Dekkhinathiri District judge assured people his court is under no outside pressure, and will rule in favor only of truth and justice to win the public's trust.

UK Commissioner in Bangladesh Stresses 3-Point Rohingya Return Plan Posted: 08 Jul 2019 11:28 PM PDT While international cooperation is necessary, so are criminal investigations, guaranteed citizenship and implementation of the Kofi Anon Commission's proposal, he said.

Bangladeshi PM Slams US Congressman’s Proposal Posted: 08 Jul 2019 11:08 PM PDT Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina called a US Congressman's proposal to recognize Myanmar's Rakhine State as part of Bangladesh "reprehensible and unjust" on Monday.

Nearly 90, Myanmar Painter Can’t Put Down the Brush Posted: 08 Jul 2019 10:49 PM PDT U Thet Nyunt, one of Myanmar's most senior artists and the father of prominent 88 Generation Students leader Ko Min Ko Naing, died Tuesday morning. He was 93 years old.

Huawei and Smart Axiata Ready to Roll Out Cambodian 5G Posted: 08 Jul 2019 09:37 PM PDT A Smart Axiata spokesperson told reporters the technology is ready to be deployed in Cambodia's urban areas, once government licensure is in place.

Extradition Bill Dead: Lam Posted: 08 Jul 2019 09:18 PM PDT While the death of a controversial extradition bill is a major win for protestors, it remains to be seen if their other demands—resignations, investigations—are met.

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