Monday, November 16, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Rights Groups Demand USDP Apology Over Disabled Voting Claims

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 04:31 AM PST

The military proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party used the example of a voter with disabilities as proof of electoral fraud.

Myanmar Military Ready to Work With Arakan Army on Rakhine Voting

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 03:21 AM PST

The armed group has called for voting to be held in Rakhine State by the end of the year in the areas where it was canceled.

What Does the RCEP Trade Agreement Mean for Myanmar?

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 02:50 AM PST

Local officials say now is the time to put needed preparations in place to take full advantage of the RCEP—the world's largest trade pact—which Myanmar signed on Sunday.

USDP’s Call to Re-Run General Election Doesn’t Reflect Military View: Spokesman

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 01:18 AM PST

"There was no coordination with the Tatmadaw about it nor is it the stance of the Tatmadaw," said Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun.

Official Results Show Another Election Landslide for Myanmar’s Ruling NLD

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 01:10 AM PST

The NLD fared better than in 2015 in the Nov. 8 polls, winning 82% of all elected constituencies, and 62% of Union Parliament seats after the military takes its share.

Time to Upgrade ASEAN-ROK Ties With Greater Focus on Myanmar

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 01:06 AM PST

Seoul's 'New Southern Policy PLUS' is designed to expedite South Korea's commitments to ASEAN and expand the horizons of its cooperation with the region and Myanmar.

Trump Says Biden ‘Won’ Because of Rigged US Election

Posted: 15 Nov 2020 08:55 PM PST

US President Trump on Sunday posted a tweet acknowledging Joe Biden 'won' the presidential election, but later repeated his baseless claim that the vote was 'rigged'.

Asia-Pacific Nations Sign World’s Biggest Trade Deal

Posted: 15 Nov 2020 08:47 PM PST

Leaders of 15 Asian countries including ASEAN member states, Japan and China signed the RCEP, the world's largest trade deal, on Sunday.
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Sunday, November 15, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Day Seaplanes Began Flying in Myanmar

Posted: 14 Nov 2020 05:30 PM PST

A short-lived experiment by Britain's Irrawaddy Flotilla Company to link colonial Burma by seaplane began in 1934.
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Saturday, November 14, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 13 Nov 2020 07:00 PM PST

Myanmar's government has received good news in its efforts to overcome the COVID-19 downturn with investment coming from Japan and Singapore.

Election 2020: The Week in Review

Posted: 13 Nov 2020 06:30 PM PST

This week the National League for Democracy scored a landslide election win and reached out to ethnic parties in a spirit of cooperation while the Union Solidarity and Development Party cried electoral fraud.
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Thursday, November 12, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

NLD Reaches Out to Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties Seeking Federal Union and an End to Civil War

Posted: 12 Nov 2020 10:05 AM PST

In an unprecedented move, the NLD has followed its landslide victory with an overture for cooperation with ethnic political parties in the future.

Military-Backed USDP Leaders Defeated by NLD in Myanmar Election

Posted: 12 Nov 2020 06:48 AM PST

Among the senior USDP's figures running for election on Sunday, only the party chair and a former minister have won so far.

Myanmar Votes for a Continued Peaceful Transition

Posted: 12 Nov 2020 05:38 AM PST

Bucking pundits' forcasts and shrugging off the military's warnings, Myanmar voters gave the NLD an overwhelming mandate to advance the country's democratic transition.

In Myanmar, the NLD’s Main Rival Finds It Hard to Accept Electoral Defeat

Posted: 12 Nov 2020 05:20 AM PST

Unable to grasp the enormity of its defeat, the USDP has alleged Sunday's election was marred by fraud, but most in Myanmar view the claim as little more than a joke.

Suga, Biden Agree to Strengthen Japan-US Alliance in Phone Talks

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 09:49 PM PST

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and US President-elect Joe Biden have agreed to work together on battling COVID-19 and climate change.

Sweeping All Seats, Suu Kyi’s NLD Beats Rival USDP in Mandalay Region

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 09:42 PM PST

The winning seats include those the NLD lost to the military-proxy party in the previous election in 2015.

Myanmar Court Jails Leader of Defunct Political Party for Prison Escape

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 09:04 PM PST

Michael Kyaw Myint, leader of the UEC-dissolved United Democratic Party, has been jailed for two years by a court in Mandalay Region for a prison escape two decades ago.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar’s 2020 General Election Results in Numbers

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 05:47 AM PST

The Irrawaddy breaks down the key results and statistics from Sunday's election in four infographics.

Myanmar Opposition Party Demands Election Rerun With Military Involvement

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 04:12 AM PST

Calling for the election to be held again, the military-backed USDP accused the electoral body of turning a blind eye to voting irregularities in favor of the government.

No Major Irregularities in Myanmar Election: Carter Center

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 02:17 AM PST

The US election monitoring body says Sunday's general election was largely free and fair but has called for the military to lose its parliamentary seats.

Myanmar Renews Warnings as NLD Election Partygoers Test COVID-19-Positive

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 01:40 AM PST

The Ministry of Health has reminded the public that gatherings of more than 29 are banned after three people tested positive for COVID-19 following an NLD election victory event.

The Day Britain Returned Royal Treasures Stolen From Burma’s Palace

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 12:08 AM PST

On this day in 1964, Britain handed to Gen. Ne Win more than 100 royal items that had been looted from the Mandalay Palace by British colonizers some 80 years earlier.

Myanmar Military Political Allies Allege Electoral Fraud in Sagaing

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 11:43 PM PST

The Union Solidarity and Development Party in Sagaing Region claims its supporters were excluded from voting and their votes were not counted.

After Election Thrashing, Myanmar’s Military-Backed Opposition Casts Doubt on Result

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 06:00 AM PST

Despite poll monitors' findings that Sunday's vote went smoothly, the military proxy USDP is disputing the ruling party's victory and threatening a legal challenge.

Myanmar Military Sets up New Committee for Peace Talks

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:51 AM PST

Before the general election results are confirmed, the military has already unveiled its negotiators to push for peace with ethnic armed organizations.

Five Myanmar Election Staff Face Prosecution for Alleged Fraud

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:10 AM PST

The Union Election Commission says five of its members in Sagaing Region allegedly interfered with electoral processes.

NLD Performs Strongly in Kachin State, Dashing Ethnic Party’s Hopes

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 04:42 AM PST

The Kachin State People's Party has failed to loosen the NLD's grip in the local and Union parliaments, while the USDP gained ground in the state legislature.

Myanmar’s Defeated Candidates Reveal Their Plans

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:54 AM PST

Numerous candidates have been crushed by another National League for Democracy landslide. They tell The Irrawaddy what comes next.

NLD Wins in Kayah State, But Loses Ground to Ethnic Party

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:10 AM PST

The Kayah State Democratic Party fell short of its goal of winning a majority in Sunday's election, but won eight races and took some seats away from the ruling NLD.

EU, UK Congratulate Myanmar on Election, Vow to Work With New Govt

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 02:06 AM PST

'The people of Myanmar have clearly demonstrated their attachment to democracy,' the EU said in a statement on Sunday's general election.

US-North Korea Nuclear Talks May Be Back to Square One Under Biden

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:33 PM PST

An end to nuclear talks and even resumed testing by North Korea could result if Pyongyang senses a change in policy from incoming US President Joe Biden, observers say.

Japan, US to Start Formal Talks on Cost of Hosting US Troops

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:18 PM PST

Tokyo and Washington are set to start negotiating a new fiver-year budget for Japan's hosting of some 55,000 US military personnel.
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Monday, November 9, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Local Ethnic Party Beats Ruling NLD in Rakhine State in General Election

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 07:39 AM PST

Despite cancellation of voting in nine northern townships, the ANP handed a setback to the National League for Democracy.

Suu Kyi and Myanmar’s President Crush Election Opponents

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 04:51 AM PST

The two most senior members of the civilian government have secured heavy victories in Myanmar's general election.

US Embassy Congratulates Myanmar Voters on Democratic ‘Milestone’

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 04:15 AM PST

The US Embassy praised Myanmar people for voting in high numbers despite COVID-19 and security challenges, and for moving the country along its 'path to democracy'.

Myanmar Becomes Third COVID-19 Hotspot in Asean

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 03:43 AM PST

In recent weeks, the country has reported around 1,000 new coronavirus cases and more than 20 deaths per day.

NLD Leads in Mon State but With Some Losses to Local Mon Party

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 02:57 AM PST

The local Mon Unity Party expects to win at least 15 seats across the state.

NLD Set to Sweep All Seats in Ayeyarwady Region, Initial Voting Results Show

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 02:20 AM PST

Unofficial results show that Myanmar's ruling party has won all the seats in Ayeyarwady Region with the exception of the region's two ethnic affairs minister seats.

Thai Ambassador Praises Myanmar’s Election Handling

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 01:14 AM PST

Ambassador Suphatra Srimaitreephithak said the voting in Yangon was free and fair with careful COVID-19 measures, while she called on the military to avoid involvement.

NLD Set to Sweep Capital Except for Military-Dominated Zeyarthiri Township

Posted: 08 Nov 2020 10:51 PM PST

The NLD was on course to win every seat in the capital in Myanmar's general election except for Zeyarthiri Township, where USDP chairman U Than Htay looked to be the winner.
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Sunday, November 8, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar’s Minorities Claim They Cannot Vote in Ethnic Affairs Ministerial Races

Posted: 08 Nov 2020 04:42 AM PST

Ethnic minorities say they have been denied the right to vote in ethnic affairs ministerial contests with the authorities blaming them for not checking voter lists.

Myanmar’s Military Chief Agrees to Accept Election Result

Posted: 08 Nov 2020 03:32 AM PST

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing says he will accept Sunday's election result, despite condemning polling preparation this week.

Myanmar Voting Goes Smoothly, Election Monitor Group Says

Posted: 08 Nov 2020 02:33 AM PST

Poll monitor PACE reported no major disruptions to Sunday's general election, saying polling stations had the appropriate voting and anti-COVID-19 materials, and voting mostly began on time.

Myanmar Voters Flock to Polls Despite Coronavirus, Criticism of Election Body

Posted: 08 Nov 2020 12:57 AM PST

Mask-clad voters headed to the polls in Myanmar's second democratic election on Sunday, some lining up before dawn to ensure that the country's fledgling political transition moves forward.

Biden Clinches Win in Tight US Presidential Race as Trump Resists

Posted: 07 Nov 2020 10:00 PM PST

Joe Biden declared victory in the US presidential race on Saturday, but Donald Trump refused to concede, clinging to widely dismissed allegations of fraud.
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Saturday, November 7, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 07:00 PM PST

Despite the twin distractions of the general election and COVID-19, Myanmar continues to attract investment for major development projects.

Election 2020: The Week in Review 

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 06:30 PM PST

In the run-up to Sunday's election, military-government tensions grew, the Tatmadaw chief issued a controversial warning to civilian leaders, and explosions and bomb scares caused alarm. 

The Day India’s Last Mughal Emperor Died in Myanmar

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 05:30 PM PST

After a century of dramatic decline, India's Mughal dynasty ended in colonial Burma when its last emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, died in pitiful exile in Rangoon.
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