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• Free Burma Rangers Will Not Be Allowed to Operate in Myanmar, Military Says
• State Counselor’s Charity Receives Donation from China-Owned Company
• Rights Panel Submits Report on Deaths of 7 N. Rakhine Villagers in Army Custody
• Gov’t Lifts Ban on Plantation Teak Exports
• Wirathu to be Tried for Sedition in Absentia
• Authorities Open Cases against Organizers of Rally in Support of Fugitive Monk
• India Jails Three for Life After Shocking Child Rape and Murder
• Hong Kong Leader Defiant as City Gears up for Fresh Protests, Strikes
• North Korean Leader’s Slain Half-Brother was a CIA Informant: Wall Street Journal

Free Burma Rangers Will Not Be Allowed to Operate in Myanmar, Military Says Posted: 11 Jun 2019 05:46 AM PDT Self-described humanitarian aid group, which Tatmadaw accuses of training EAOs, says it is already helping IDPs in Rakhine.

State Counselor’s Charity Receives Donation from China-Owned Company Posted: 11 Jun 2019 03:23 AM PDT A China-owned company and a local private company have jointly donated $100,000 to the Daw Khin Kyi Foundation to build a horticulture training academy.

Rights Panel Submits Report on Deaths of 7 N. Rakhine Villagers in Army Custody Posted: 11 Jun 2019 02:43 AM PDT MNHRC not ready to release details of investigation, says report contains recommendations for avoiding civilian casualties, displacement.

Gov’t Lifts Ban on Plantation Teak Exports Posted: 11 Jun 2019 02:18 AM PDT The Myanmar government will once again allow the export of teak from private and state-owned plantations, but a ban on teak from natural forests remains in place.

Wirathu to be Tried for Sedition in Absentia Posted: 11 Jun 2019 02:05 AM PDT With the ultranationalist monk's arrest warrant expiring on Tuesday, a Yangon court has decided it will hear the case without him.

Authorities Open Cases against Organizers of Rally in Support of Fugitive Monk Posted: 11 Jun 2019 01:16 AM PDT Lawsuits mark government's first legal move against nationalist campaign in support of U Wirathu, who is the subject of an arrest warrant and remains at large.

India Jails Three for Life After Shocking Child Rape and Murder Posted: 10 Jun 2019 10:09 PM PDT The case shocked India and prompted parliament to adopt the death penalty for rapists of girls younger than 12.

Hong Kong Leader Defiant as City Gears up for Fresh Protests, Strikes Posted: 10 Jun 2019 09:58 PM PDT Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents have said they will come to the streets and close their businesses in protest on Wednesday.

North Korean Leader’s Slain Half-Brother was a CIA Informant: Wall Street Journal Posted: 10 Jun 2019 09:38 PM PDT The former officials also said Kim Jong Nam had been almost certainly in contact with security services of other countries, particularly China's, the Journal said.

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• Military Violated NCA by Asking Thailand to Block Meeting of EAOs, Critics Say
• Life Restored to a Heritage Landmark in Yangon
• Nationalist Who Lead Closure of Ramadan Prayer Sites Arrested
• Yangon Nationalists March in Support of U Wirathu, Against ‘Oppression of Buddhism’
• Inle Lake Hotel Proposal Denied
• 20 Fugitives, Including Judges, Administrators, Wanted on Suspicion of Corruption
• KBZ, PTT Ink Petrol Agreements
• Myanmar Doesn’t Want to Repatriate Rohingya, Bangladeshi PM Says
• Aung San Suu Kyi Announces Plan to Contest in 2020 Election
• Some Big Tech Firms Cut Employees’ Access to Huawei, Muddying 5G Rollout
• Chinese Paper Says ‘Foreign Forces’ Trying to Create Havoc in Hong Kong
• India’s Modi Visits Bombed Sri Lanka Church, Vows Support After Attacks

Military Violated NCA by Asking Thailand to Block Meeting of EAOs, Critics Say Posted: 10 Jun 2019 05:19 AM PDT KNU chief says aim of Chiang Mai meeting of PPCM was to move peace process forward; Tatmadaw says Bangkok attaché, not commander-in-chief, asked Thai army to intervene.

Life Restored to a Heritage Landmark in Yangon Posted: 10 Jun 2019 05:17 AM PDT The Tourist Burma Building, sitting on a prominent downtown crossroad, has emerged from decades of abandonment as a heritage treasure—and the public are invited inside.

Nationalist Who Lead Closure of Ramadan Prayer Sites Arrested Posted: 10 Jun 2019 05:01 AM PDT Michael Kyaw Myint had been in hiding since police issued a warrant for his arrest on May 16.

Yangon Nationalists March in Support of U Wirathu, Against ‘Oppression of Buddhism’ Posted: 10 Jun 2019 04:39 AM PDT Several hundred Buddhists and monks marched from the Shwedagon to Sule Pagoda, complaining of government oppression and praying for the safety of fugitive monk U Wirathu.

Inle Lake Hotel Proposal Denied Posted: 10 Jun 2019 04:27 AM PDT A controversial proposal by the son of former dictator Than Shwe to build a hotel on 45 acres of what was once a wildlife sanctuary has been rejected.

20 Fugitives, Including Judges, Administrators, Wanted on Suspicion of Corruption Posted: 10 Jun 2019 04:07 AM PDT Among the Myanmar Police Force's list, announced on Sunday, 11 suspects have been on the run since 2017 or early 2018.

KBZ, PTT Ink Petrol Agreements Posted: 10 Jun 2019 02:57 AM PDT The Myanmar conglomerate will partner with the Thai state-owned oil and gas distributor to develop about 70 filling stations across the country.

Myanmar Doesn’t Want to Repatriate Rohingya, Bangladeshi PM Says Posted: 10 Jun 2019 01:38 AM PDT Refugees in Cox's Bazar criticize UN, ASEAN for not including them in discussions on return process.

Aung San Suu Kyi Announces Plan to Contest in 2020 Election Posted: 09 Jun 2019 11:29 PM PDT As the Constitution forbids state leaders from participating in a ruling party's campaign activities, both Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint are barred from electioneering.

Some Big Tech Firms Cut Employees’ Access to Huawei, Muddying 5G Rollout Posted: 09 Jun 2019 09:46 PM PDT Three major companies, a chipmaker, a mobile research firm and a cell carrier, have restricted employees from informal conversations with Huawei.

Chinese Paper Says ‘Foreign Forces’ Trying to Create Havoc in Hong Kong Posted: 09 Jun 2019 09:13 PM PDT Riot police were called in after a peaceful million-strong protest against a new extradition bill descended into running clashes between police and protesters.

India’s Modi Visits Bombed Sri Lanka Church, Vows Support After Attacks Posted: 09 Jun 2019 08:56 PM PDT Modi is the first foreign leader to visit Sri Lanka since the Easter bombings.

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The Tatmadaw’s Role Beyond Defense Posted: 07 Jun 2019 08:01 PM PDT This week, Dateline and guests discuss the need for the Tatmadaw to end its involvement in affairs political, economic and administrative.

‘Cruelty of the British’ Posted: 07 Jun 2019 06:30 PM PDT Eighty-eight years ago today, the Burmese-language Thuriya newspaper published a photograph that stirred the nation and rippled to the halls of the British Parliament.

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• Even as Trade Sanctions Loom, EU Envoy Upbeat on Investment in Myanmar
• Parliament Green-Lights $100M IDA Loan to Aid Pregnant Women, New Mothers
• USDP Fires Back at Critics
• Civil Society, Free Democratic Expression Essential to Dealing With Myanmar’s Environment Issues: Swedish Ambassador
• Myanmar Military Officials’ Presence at Israeli Arms Expo Raises Eyebrows
• 300 Rohingya in Bangladesh Traveled Abroad on Bangladeshi Passports
• Lawmakers Urge Govt to Tackle High Cancer Rates
• Yangon to Put Up More CCTV Cameras in High-Crime Neighborhoods
• Vietnam Jails Another Facebook User over ‘Anti-State’ Posts
• Economic Woes Face Thailand’s Junta Chief Turned Civilian PM
• Huawei CFO Extradition Hearing to Begin in January 2020
• India Plans to Order Taxi Aggregators like Uber, Ola to go Electric: Docs

Even as Trade Sanctions Loom, EU Envoy Upbeat on Investment in Myanmar Posted: 07 Jun 2019 07:51 AM PDT Brussels' ambassador urges govt officials attending Myanmar-EU Economic Forum to address poor human rights record.

Parliament Green-Lights $100M IDA Loan to Aid Pregnant Women, New Mothers Posted: 07 Jun 2019 05:33 AM PDT World Bank agency to fund expansion of Social Welfare Ministry's maternal cash payment program to Irrawaddy Region, Shan State

USDP Fires Back at Critics Posted: 07 Jun 2019 04:20 AM PDT The opposition party acquired its assets legally, its spokesperson responded to critics that accuse it of being a "party of thieves."

Civil Society, Free Democratic Expression Essential to Dealing With Myanmar’s Environment Issues: Swedish Ambassador Posted: 07 Jun 2019 04:06 AM PDT On National Day of Sweden, The Irrawaddy interviewed the Swedish ambassador to discuss what Myanmar can learn from his country's experience in environmental issues.

Myanmar Military Officials’ Presence at Israeli Arms Expo Raises Eyebrows Posted: 07 Jun 2019 03:42 AM PDT Even after an arms embargo ordered by the Jewish state's high court, military relations between Israel and Myanmar continue.

300 Rohingya in Bangladesh Traveled Abroad on Bangladeshi Passports Posted: 07 Jun 2019 02:25 AM PDT Amid crackdowns on illegal sea journeys, Rohingya women and girls are being trained and given fake documents to secure Bangladeshi passports for flight to a third country.

Lawmakers Urge Govt to Tackle High Cancer Rates Posted: 07 Jun 2019 02:05 AM PDT Lower House passes proposal calling for stricter enforcement of existing laws restricting unhealthy products and behaviors.

Yangon to Put Up More CCTV Cameras in High-Crime Neighborhoods Posted: 07 Jun 2019 01:14 AM PDT Commercial capital's Hlaingtharyar Township is top priority, says regional security minister; cameras to be supplied by China.

Vietnam Jails Another Facebook User over ‘Anti-State’ Posts Posted: 06 Jun 2019 10:17 PM PDT Vietnam's ruling Communist Party retains tight media censorship and does not tolerate criticism despite sweeping economic reform and increasing openness to social change.

Economic Woes Face Thailand’s Junta Chief Turned Civilian PM Posted: 06 Jun 2019 10:00 PM PDT The Thai economy is at its weakest since 2014, as public investment, exports and tourism slowed amid rising global trade tensions and political risks at home.

Huawei CFO Extradition Hearing to Begin in January 2020 Posted: 06 Jun 2019 09:41 PM PDT The case is expected to wrap up after around 10 months.

India Plans to Order Taxi Aggregators like Uber, Ola to go Electric: Docs Posted: 06 Jun 2019 09:18 PM PDT The taxi companies may need to achieve 2.5 percent electrification by 2021, 5 percent by 2022, 10 percent by 2023 before hiking it to 40 percent.

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• Time to Treat Yourself: Yangon’s Top Fine-Dining Restaurants
• ‘We Are United Because We Are All Under Threat’: AA Chief
• Village Administrators Resign En Masse in N. Rakhine
• Successes and Failures of the Yangon Govt’s Third Year in Office
• Artillery Fire Kills 1, Injures 4 in N. Rakhine
• Yangon Timeout
• Military Misunderstood Meaning of Anniversary Parade, UWSA Says
• Yangon Chief Minister Serious About Wirathu Prosecution This Time
• Court Drops Extra Charge Against Monk Accused of Defaming Military
• Suspicions Surround Death of Man Arrested for Mandalay Protest
• President’s Office Responds to Opposition Criticism on Prisoner Pardon
• Nepal Picks up Four Bodies, 11 Tons of Garbage in Everest Clean-Up
• Thailand Needs Neighbors’ Help to Crack Down on Slavery at Sea: Activist
• Parliament Confirms Thai Coup Leader Prayuth as Prime Minister
• The First of a Succession of Myanmar’s Failed Economic Plans

Time to Treat Yourself: Yangon’s Top Fine-Dining Restaurants Posted: 06 Jun 2019 08:14 AM PDT Some occasions call for something special. If you're looking for a dining experience that's a cut above, The Irrawaddy recommends the following distinctive restaurants in Yangon.

‘We Are United Because We Are All Under Threat’: AA Chief Posted: 06 Jun 2019 07:45 AM PDT Maj-Gen. Htun Myat Naing denies links to ARSA, says he doesn't underestimate the abilities of the Tatmadaw. He welcomes China's role as peace broker, and foreign investment if it benefits the Arakanese.

Village Administrators Resign En Masse in N. Rakhine Posted: 06 Jun 2019 06:43 AM PDT Forty-five village administrators in northern Rakhine have resigned and demanded that the Tatmadaw stops conducting arbitrary arrests and interrogations in the conflict-riven region.

Successes and Failures of the Yangon Govt’s Third Year in Office Posted: 06 Jun 2019 05:35 AM PDT Affordable housing for squatters and city bus card payment schemes are just some of the Yangon chief ministers long-unfulfilled promises.

Artillery Fire Kills 1, Injures 4 in N. Rakhine Posted: 06 Jun 2019 05:16 AM PDT Shells fell near civilian homes during a clash between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military on Wednesday.

Yangon Timeout Posted: 06 Jun 2019 04:11 AM PDT In the coming week, Yangon has lots of cool events for the party people among us and music, poetry and art events for the artistically inclined.

Military Misunderstood Meaning of Anniversary Parade, UWSA Says Posted: 06 Jun 2019 04:07 AM PDT Armed group denies the impressive show of force it put on in April to mark its 30th year indicates a desire to act as a 'parallel government'.

Yangon Chief Minister Serious About Wirathu Prosecution This Time Posted: 06 Jun 2019 03:06 AM PDT U Phyo Min Thein said he initiated the prosecution of U Wirathu this time for defaming the national government.

Court Drops Extra Charge Against Monk Accused of Defaming Military Posted: 06 Jun 2019 02:48 AM PDT Mandalay-based U Thawbita still faces prosecution under Article 66(d) for criticism of military, commander-in-chief on Facebook

Suspicions Surround Death of Man Arrested for Mandalay Protest Posted: 06 Jun 2019 02:40 AM PDT Prison authorities say Ko Tun Myint Win died due to alcohol withdrawal syndrome but his family believe he was tortured while in detention.

President’s Office Responds to Opposition Criticism on Prisoner Pardon Posted: 06 Jun 2019 02:30 AM PDT At a joint press conference, the USDP slammed what it described as mishandled presidential pardons for prisoners which brought about country-wide prison riots.

Nepal Picks up Four Bodies, 11 Tons of Garbage in Everest Clean-Up Posted: 05 Jun 2019 09:34 PM PDT Those returning from the 8,850-meter mountain say its slopes are littered with human excrement, used oxygen bottles, torn tents, ropes and trash left behind by climbers.

Thailand Needs Neighbors’ Help to Crack Down on Slavery at Sea: Activist Posted: 05 Jun 2019 09:18 PM PDT A study by the Environment Justice Foundation into slavery at sea found that migrant workers in Thailand are still widely abused as they do not understand their rights.

Parliament Confirms Thai Coup Leader Prayuth as Prime Minister Posted: 05 Jun 2019 09:03 PM PDT The electoral rules of the 2017 post-coup constitution made it nearly impossible for the opposition to overcome the 250 votes of the Senate.

The First of a Succession of Myanmar’s Failed Economic Plans Posted: 05 Jun 2019 06:30 PM PDT On June 6, 1947, with independence on the horizon, Gen. Aung San set out to make a major economic plan for the reconstruction of the country—which was destined to fail.

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