Friday, January 3, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Most Myanmar Trafficking Cases Involve Forced Marriage in China: Police

Posted: 03 Jan 2020 06:29 AM PST

Myanmar's police say 188 trafficking cases from Myanmar were forced into Chinese marriages last year.  

Mysterious Signs of Impending China-Backed Railway Worry Villagers in Myanmar’s Shan State

Posted: 03 Jan 2020 05:20 AM PST

Strange markers in villages along a planned China-backed railway in Shan State suggest the project is proceeding without input from locals, who fear for their futures.

18 Killed in Karen State Car Accident

Posted: 03 Jan 2020 04:31 AM PST

An express bus carrying migrant workers to Thailand crashed into a car on the Asia Highway in Myawaddy and fell into a ravine on Friday morning.

In the News: Revisions for 2020

Posted: 03 Jan 2020 04:09 AM PST

The Irrawaddy offers a selection of analyses, commentaries and interviews published in 2019 that shed light on key issues likely to continue shaping the nation this year.

Myanmar Military Clashes with Karen Armed Group, 2 Civilians Wounded

Posted: 03 Jan 2020 04:00 AM PST

The Karen National Liberation Army and the Myanmar army fought Thursday in Papun, Karen State as relations remain tense and peace talks falter.

NLD Expands Ethnic Affairs Committee Ahead of Myanmar Election

Posted: 03 Jan 2020 03:50 AM PST

National League for Democracy Vice Chairman U Zaw Myint Maung has said that the new committee is part of the party's strategy for the 2020 general election.

Lawyers to Sue Naypyitaw Police for Naming Raped Toddler

Posted: 03 Jan 2020 03:47 AM PST

Lawyers for the raped toddler's family are preparing to sue the police chiefs who named the victim at a high-profile press conference in the capital.

Armed Gang Robs Myanmar Police in Rakhine

Posted: 03 Jan 2020 01:56 AM PST

Four Rakhine border guards were robbed while returning to their police station with the monthly salaries of their outpost's police officers in Rathedaung Township.

First Airport in Western Myanmar’s Chin State to Open in June

Posted: 03 Jan 2020 01:39 AM PST

Western Myanmar's Chin State will become much easier to access in 2020 as officials say the Surbung Airport will open in June after five years of construction.

Myanmar Rebel Armies Extend Truce but Fighting Continues

Posted: 03 Jan 2020 12:59 AM PST

Three active ethnic armed groups have extended their ceasefire by two months but fighting persists in Rakhine State.

Taiwan’s Military Chief Among 8 Dead in Helicopter Crash

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 10:27 PM PST

Taiwan's military chief among eight people killed in helicopter crash in mountainous area near Taipei.

Tokyo Paralympics to See Record Number of Competing Nations

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 10:19 PM PST

A record 170 nations are expected to compete at this year's Tokyo Paralympics.

Japan Calls for Ex-Nissan Boss Ghosn’s Handover via Interpol

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 10:10 PM PST

Tokyo asks Interpol to detain former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn after he fled a financial misconduct case in Japan.

Indonesia Plans Cloud Seeding to Halt Rain; Flood Death Toll Rises to 43

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 09:55 PM PST

Indonesia to carry out cloud seeding to prevent further rainfall over Jakarta following deadly floods and landslides.
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Thursday, January 2, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Bangladesh Fortifies Island Near Myanmar With Heavy Weapons, Gunboats

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 04:59 AM PST

The Border Guard Bangladesh force is deploying missile systems and gunboats to St. Martin's Island, just off the coast of Cox's Bazar and Myanmar's Rakhine State.

Three Myanmar Cities Win Asean Clean Tourist City Awards

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 04:01 AM PST

Taunggyi, Loikaw and Dawei will receive the Asean Clean Tourist City Standard award to recognize their efforts to create a pristine environment. 

Myanmar’s Population Nears 54.5 Million

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 03:49 AM PST

According to new estimates by Myanmar's Department of Population, the country's population has increased by over 2 million people in the five years since the 2014 census.

The Day Anti-Chinese Rioting Erupted in British-Ruled Yangon

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 01:46 AM PST

On this day in 1931, a brawl triggered 10 days of anti-Chinese riots in Yangon that left 14 people dead; Burmese residents complained the British favored the Chinese.

AA Frees 16 Myanmar Govt Employees After Abduction

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 12:39 AM PST

The Arakan Army said it released 16 Transport Ministry drivers detained on Dec. 31 while traveling on a ferry in northern Rakhine State.

Japan to Launch Project to Boost Farm Productivity in Myanmar

Posted: 02 Jan 2020 12:37 AM PST

Japan will launch a US$3.6 million project in Sagaing Region to boost irrigation and agricultural management as part of efforts to increase farmers' productivity.

Thailand Kicks Off 2020 With Plastic Bag Ban

Posted: 01 Jan 2020 10:24 PM PST

Thailand launches ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, with eye on total ban by next year.

Tear Gas Fired at Hong Kong New Year’s Protest

Posted: 01 Jan 2020 10:02 PM PST

Police fire tear gas as violence breaks out at huge anti-government protest in Hong Kong.

Carlos Ghosn Hid in Musical Instrument Case to Flee Japan, Friend Says

Posted: 01 Jan 2020 09:31 PM PST

Former Nissan-Renault chief Carlos Ghosn hid in a musical instrument case to flee Japan for Lebanon, friend says.

Taiwan’s Top Military Official Missing After Helicopter Accident

Posted: 01 Jan 2020 09:26 PM PST

The chief of the general staff of Taiwan's armed forces is among three officers missing after his helicopter was forced to land in a mountainous area.

Coal-Fired Plants Around New Delhi Running Despite Missing Emissions Deadline

Posted: 01 Jan 2020 09:10 PM PST

Coal-burning power plants around the Indian capital continue to operate without emissions-cutting equipment despite end-of-year deadline.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Day the British Annexed Upper Myanmar

Posted: 31 Dec 2019 05:21 PM PST

On this day in 1886, the British announced the annexation of upper Myanmar, officially completing their colonial conquest but also triggering key nationalist movements.
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Monday, December 30, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

China Quietly Pushing Myanmar to Back Its Development Plan for Irrawaddy River

Posted: 30 Dec 2019 07:52 AM PST

China seeks to develop the Irrawaddy River as a safe, cheap link from Yunnan to the Indian Ocean; local critics fear the impact on the economy and the river itself.

Court Rejects Bid by Myanmar’s Kayah State Govt to Increase Activists’ Jail Terms

Posted: 30 Dec 2019 05:11 AM PST

Loikaw District Court rejects Kayah State govt's appeal seeking harsher sentences for Karenni youth activists jailed for criticizing officials over Gen. Aung San statue.

Why Does the Myanmar Military Rebuff the Work of the Constitutional Amendment Committee?

Posted: 30 Dec 2019 04:46 AM PST

Rejecting the NLD and ethnic parties' constitutional amendment process, the Myanmar military has gone its own way on charter change, submitting proposals independently.

Myanmar’s AA Rebel Group ‘Cannot Guarantee Safety’ of Detainees in Its Custody

Posted: 30 Dec 2019 12:41 AM PST

After death of detained NLD township leader, the Arakan Army says the military situation in Rakhine makes it impossible to guarantee the safety of those in its custody.

N. Korean Leader Kim Presides Over 2nd Day of Key Party Meeting

Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:34 PM PST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presides over second day of ruling party meeting on "crucial issues" as Pyongyang's deadline for progress in talks with US looms.

City Dwellers Find Simpler Life in Rural China Commune

Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:24 PM PST

China's megacities have drawn hundreds of millions of people from rural villages in search of jobs, but an emerging trend is seeing people move in the opposite direction.

Tourists Stay Away From Taj Mahal, Other Indian Attractions as Protests Flare

Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:12 PM PST

About 200,000 tourists have canceled or delayed trips to the Taj Mahal in the past two weeks due to deadly protests over a new citizenship law, Indian authorities say.
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Saturday, December 28, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

‘Principles Should Take Precedence Over Details in Charter Reform’

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 08:00 PM PST

An expert on constitutional reform tells The Irrawaddy the Charter Amendment Committee needs to focus on basic principles if charter change is to be meaningful.

The Most Popular Stories of 2019

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 06:30 PM PST

The Irrawaddy presents a compilation of our most-viewed features, analyses, commentaries and lifestyle articles from 2019.
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Friday, December 27, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Praises ‘Enchanting’ Works by Celebrated Myanmar Artists

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:08 AM PST

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attended the opening of the 'Hay Manda' art exhibition in Yangon on Thursday and praised the works on display as 'enchanting'.

AA Abducts Mytel’s Rakhine Boss, Driver, Myanmar Military Says

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:01 AM PST

The Myanmar military said the Arakan Army has abducted the Rakhine State director of military-backed telecom operator Mytel, along with his driver.

Myanmar’s Movers and Shakers of 2019

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 04:25 AM PST

The Irrawaddy looks back at the people and issues that dominated the headlines in 2019.

AA, Myanmar Military Blame Each Other for Death of Local NLD Chief in Rakhine

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 01:32 AM PST

The Myanmar military has rejected a claim by the Arakan Army that an NLD official in the ethnic armed group's custody died as the result of a Tatmadaw artillery strike.

Japan Backs Myanmar’s Claim That No Genocide Occurred in Rakhine State

Posted: 27 Dec 2019 12:50 AM PST

Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Maruyama says the Myanmar military did not commit, or intend to commit, genocide in Rakhine State.

The Day the Widow of Myanmar’s National Hero Died

Posted: 26 Dec 2019 10:44 PM PST

On this day in 1988, Daw Khin Kyi, the widow of national hero Gen. Aung San, died, causing dilemmas for the ruling generals.

Japanese Govt Hid Knowledge of 2 Abductees Living in N.Korea

Posted: 26 Dec 2019 10:35 PM PST

Japanese Prime Minister Abe approved 2014 decision not to reveal knowledge that two citizens abducted by N.Korea were alive in Pyongyang.

Political, Economic Challenges to Test Thai Government in 2020

Posted: 26 Dec 2019 09:54 PM PST

Thai PM confident his civilian government will complete its term, but his multiparty cabinet and the opposition pose new challenges for the former junta chief.
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Thursday, December 26, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Day Myanmar’s Modern Military First Took Shape

Posted: 26 Dec 2019 03:42 AM PST

On this day in 1941, Gen. Aung San led the 30 Comrades in establishing the Burma Independence Army, which would throw off colonial and fascist rule.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

37 Civilians Sued by MPs for Criticism Since NLD Took Power

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 05:26 AM PST

A new civil society report says members of Parliament have sued 37 civilians for voicing criticisms since the National League for Democracy came to power in March 2016.

Three Get Bail in Trial for Myanmar Comedian’s Death

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 04:45 AM PST

A Yangon court has granted bail to three suspects in the trial over the beating death of well-known comedian Aung Yell Htwe on New Year's Eve in 2017.

Myanmar Garment Workers Continue Strike, Demand Regional Minister Resign

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 03:07 AM PST

Over 1,000 garment workers protested in Ayeyarwady Region Sunday, calling on a regional labor minister to resign as they continue a strike for better pay and conditions.

Gallstones Force Myanmar Minister to Take Time Off

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 02:54 AM PST

Commerce Minister Dr. Than Myint has been off work for most of this month with gallstones and there is no indication when he will return.

Chinese Man Jailed for Throwing Ink on Drape at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 02:11 AM PST

A Japanese court has sentenced a Chinese man to 14 months in prison for vandalizing a drape at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, where war criminals are among those honored.

Mozzarella and Ribs: A Match Made in Heaven at James Cheese Myanmar

Posted: 24 Dec 2019 02:10 AM PST

James Cheese Back Ribs, the South Korean chain known for its pork ribs and mozzarella combination, has opened its first outlet in Yangon.

‘Grass’ or ‘VIP’? How Rural Vietnamese Make the Treacherous Journey to Europe

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 10:21 PM PST

For Vietnamese migrants trying to get to Europe, people-smugglers offer different levels of service at vastly different prices, but the risks are always high.

Young Democrats Shake Up Pro-Beijing Stronghold in Hong Kong

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:50 PM PST

In November's polls, voters in Hong Kong's historically pro-China 'Little Shanghai' district handed victories to young pro-democratic candidates in four of five seats. 

Modi’s Party Loses Indian State Election Amid Protests Over Citizenship Law

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:08 PM PST

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP concedes defeat in Jharkhand state election amid a deadly wave of protests against a new citizenship law deemed anti-Muslim.
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