Monday, July 15, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

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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Friday, July 12, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

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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Thursday, July 11, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

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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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

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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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

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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Monday, July 8, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Bagan Makes UNESCO List, but Challenges Remain

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 06:21 AM PDT

After decades of failed attempts, stakeholders are overjoyed. But new hotels and management transparency issues mean challenges still lie ahead.

Four Palaung in Military Detention Two Weeks and Counting

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 06:04 AM PDT

Despite pleas from civil society organizations and the detainee's own parents, four Palaung youths in northern Shan State—two fresh out of the monkhood—remain in custody.

Master Plan Prepared For Chinese-Backed Kachin Economic Zone: State Minister

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 04:13 AM PDT

A feasibility study and deep discussions between Kachin State officials and a Chinese company are now underway, despite criticisms over a lack of transparency.

Shan in Karen State ‘Have Someone to Help Them’

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 03:23 AM PDT

Ethnic Shan lawmaker launches bid to establish a Shan ethnic affairs minister constituency in the Karen legislature.

Homes Set Ablaze After Fighting in N. Rakhine

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 01:38 AM PDT

Amyet Taung residents, in Rakhine State's Rathedaung Township, have fled, accusing the Tatmadaw of burning down their homes—accusations the Tatmadaw denies.

Govt Accuses Opposition, Nationalists of Scaremongering on Issue of Adoption

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 01:35 AM PDT

USDP, others exploiting public's lack of knowledge of Children's Rights Law, claiming amendments will lead to citizenship for foreigners, President's Office says.

Two Dead in Rakhine Border Post Attack

Posted: 08 Jul 2019 12:25 AM PDT

An unknown group of assailants ambushed a security border post in northern Maungdaw Township Sunday, killing two. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

The Day an Earthquake Toppled Temples in Bagan

Posted: 07 Jul 2019 10:29 PM PDT

On this day in 1975, a strong earthquake shook the country's major tourist attraction, killing 2 and damaging hundreds of centuries-old pagodas.

Wife of China’s Meng, Former Interpol Chief, Sues Agency

Posted: 07 Jul 2019 10:03 PM PDT

In starting legal proceedings, she said Interpol failed to protect her and her family and is "complicit in the internationally wrongful acts of … China."

Hong Kong Police Arrest Six at Kowloon Protest

Posted: 07 Jul 2019 09:46 PM PDT

While protest organizers said 230,000 marched in a protest across a harbor from the Asian financial hub's CBD, police put the number at 56,000.
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