Thursday, August 15, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

More Joint Rebel Attacks to Come, TNLA Warns Myanmar Military

Posted: 15 Aug 2019 06:39 AM PDT

After strikes by joint TNLA, AA, MNDAA force in Shan and Mandalay, rebel group says the 'counteroffensive' will continue, warns civilians to stay out of conflict zones.

Myanmar Set to Ink Pact with China on Border Cooperation Zones

Posted: 15 Aug 2019 06:31 AM PDT

Signing of framework agreement will kick implementation of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative in Myanmar into high gear.

8 Missing Amid Clashes in Western Myanmar’s Chin State

Posted: 15 Aug 2019 06:20 AM PDT

The Chin Human Rights Organization said eight civilians from four villages in Paletwa Township have been missing since Oct. 12, 2018, amid intense fighting there.

15 Myanmar Soldiers, Police and Civilians Dead in Coordinated Attacks

Posted: 15 Aug 2019 05:50 AM PDT

A deadly day of coordinated rebel attacks began at the Myanmar military training academy in Pyin Oo Lwin before spreading to nearby townships on Thursday.

In Myanmar’s Western Rakhine, New Border Affairs and Security Minister Sworn In

Posted: 15 Aug 2019 04:44 AM PDT

Col. Min Than, a former Lower House military lawmaker, is set to become the new border affairs and security minister in Rakhine State on Friday.

Toddler Rape Victim Identifies Two Teenage Culprits

Posted: 15 Aug 2019 04:21 AM PDT

In the much-watched trial of a toddler rape victim in Myanmar's capital, new evidence shows the victim identifying two brothers not currently charged with the rape.

Organized Rebel Attacks on Myanmar Military Academy and Nearby Sites Kill Two

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 11:28 PM PDT

It is the first attack on the military's Defense Service Technological Academy in decades. Fighting there is still ongoing.

Japan’s WWII Surrender Ushered in a New Era for Myanmar

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 11:26 PM PDT

On this day in 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's surrender in WWII, setting in motion the withdrawal of Japanese forces from Myanmar after a period of harsh rule.

Refugees Despair at Slow Pace of Malaysia’s Reforms

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 11:22 PM PDT

Govt yet to fulfill election promise to allow the refugees—more than half of whom are Rohingya—to work.

China Asks for UN Security Council to Discuss Kashmir this Week: Diplomats

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 10:59 PM PDT

China backed Pakistan's request for a formal, private discussion, but France proposed a more casual approach. The final decision is up to council president Poland.

HK Readies for More Protests as World Leaders Urge Restraint

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 10:47 PM PDT

Trump ties Hong Kong protests to U.S.-China trade deal; Beijing reiterates that protests are approaching 'terrorism'
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Military Restricts Movement in Northern Rakhine’s Minbya

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 07:02 AM PDT

Many IDPs trapped as army puts besieged villages in township's rural areas under lockdown due to heavy fighting with AA, lawmakers and residents say.

African Swine Fever Confirmed in Myanmar Pig Deaths

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 06:44 AM PDT

Serum samples taken from recently deceased pigs in Shan State tested positive for African swine fever, marking the virus' first confirmed appearance in Myanmar.

Headmaster Injured in Clash Between Myanmar Army, TNLA in Northern Shan

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 04:36 AM PDT

The educator was struck by artillery shrapnel while attempting to wait out the clash on a roadside in Kutkai Township; he was later treated at a hospital and released.

Myanmar to Host Forum to Lure Foreign Investment in Deep South

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 03:20 AM PDT

Tanintharyi Region in Myanmar looking to boost FDI in new and existing tourism, mining and agriculture projects, among others, DICA says.

Flow of Water Disrupted at Popular Myanmar Waterfall

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 02:28 AM PDT

Scientists investigate Dat Taw Gyaint Waterfall in Mandalay Region after mysterious hole in rock face causes water to drain away.

Five Civilians Charged Under Anti-Terrorism Act in Western Myanmar

Posted: 14 Aug 2019 12:12 AM PDT

A teacher, an administrator and others are in military custody in Rakhine State, facing anti-terrorism charges for alleged Arakan Army ties—charges their relatives deny.

Pakistan Asks UN Security Council to Meet Over India Moves in Kashmir

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 09:40 PM PDT

"If India chooses to resort again to the use of force, Pakistan will be obliged to respond … with all its capabilities," Pakistani's foreign minister said.

Chinese State Media Urge Action, Voice Support for Hong Kong Police After Overnight Clashes

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 09:23 PM PDT

"Using the sword of the law to stop violence and restore order is overwhelmingly the most important and urgent task for Hong Kong!" the People's Daily declared.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Belgian Firm’s Withdrawal from Mytel Operator Sees Minimal Impact

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 07:20 AM PDT

Newtec cut ties with Myanmar-military backed telecom operator in response to UN report; local partner Com & Com says number of subscribers affected won't be large.

As Some Temporary Shelters Close, Others Open

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 04:45 AM PDT

Some 80,000 have people returned home as floods recede in parts of Myanmar, but in southern Myanmar's Mon State—the country's worst hit area—more shelters are opening.

‘Use Your Liberty to Promote Ours’

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 04:20 AM PDT

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's plea, made when Myanmar was under dictatorship, should be recalled amid Hongkongers' current fight to preserve their political and legal rights.

‘No One Wants to Be a Village Administrator in Shan State’

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 04:05 AM PDT

The army arrests local officials who are contacted by EAOs demanding money, but does not protect them, brother of detained village head in Myanmar's Shan State says.

On the Ground with Rescue Workers and Flood Victims in Myanmar’s Mon State

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 03:59 AM PDT

The Irrawaddy photojournalist Myo Min Soe captures survivors and rescue workers in the aftermath of a deadly landslide and southern Myanmar's worst flooding in decades.

Authentic Myanmar Food: Ngapichat Focuses on Key Burmese Ingredient

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 02:18 AM PDT

New curry spot Ngapichat offers authentic, home-cooked Myanmar dishes without all the oil, served in a clean, air-conditioned space to local and foreigner alike.

Cash-Strapped Govt Desperate for Education Improvement: DASSK

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 01:19 AM PDT

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi told International Youth Day observers that, while the government is desperate to improve education in Myanmar, funding is limited.

Philippines to Protest Chinese Ships Presence Amid Troubled Ties

Posted: 13 Aug 2019 12:27 AM PDT

Amid a souring of relations, the island nation plans to push back against the unannounced presence of two Chinese research vessels in its exclusive economic zone.

Indian Authorities Lock Down Kashmir’s Major City on Eid Holiday

Posted: 12 Aug 2019 10:48 PM PDT

Protestors chanting anti-India and pro-Pakistan slogans grew louder, as did the rising din of Indian security helicopters circling above.

Hong Kong Leader Urges Calm as Protest Tensions Rise; Airport Reopens

Posted: 12 Aug 2019 10:20 PM PDT

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell by more than a percent, to the year's lowest levels, as the city's leader described "a state of panic and chaos" to reporters.
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Monday, August 12, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Second VP Observes Ongoing Rescue in S. Myanmar

Posted: 12 Aug 2019 05:37 AM PDT

Bodies are still being found at a deadly landslide in southern Myanmar, where Second Vice President Van Thio ordered testing to identify further potential danger zones.

U Shwe Mann’s Presidential Dreams

Posted: 11 Aug 2019 07:30 PM PDT

The ex-general—already ensconced in a significant place in Myanmar politics—has long dreamed of becoming president. At best, he may become parliamentary speaker again.

Marking the Death of a Karen Revolutionary Leader

Posted: 11 Aug 2019 07:00 PM PDT

On this day in 1950, Saw Ba U Gyi, who was instrumental in founding the KNU, died under disputed circumstances during a clash with the Myanmar military.
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Sunday, August 11, 2019

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

52 Dead in Mon State Landslide; Southern Myanmar Still Flooding

Posted: 11 Aug 2019 01:59 AM PDT

Rescuer workers are still recovering bodies at the site of a Friday landslide in southern Myanmar, where ongoing rain and floods have displaced hundreds of thousands.
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Saturday, August 10, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Landslide Death Toll in Southern Myanmar Rises to 33

Posted: 10 Aug 2019 03:31 AM PDT

Rescue team in Mon State finds more bodies, with unknown number of residents missing; Myanmar Vice President-2 visits scene of disaster.

What Are the Aims of Myanmar Student Unions’ Protests?

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 09:00 PM PDT

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses student groups' relationship with the current government, and what they see as the most pressing needs on campuses in Myanmar.

W. Myanmar Locals Worried BRI Projects Threaten Their Livelihoods

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 08:00 PM PDT

The Chinese ambassador to Myanmar's recent visit to Kyaukphyu missed a chance to meet with local stakeholders seeking safeguards for their future livelihoods.
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Friday, August 9, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Govt Again Bans Use of ‘Martyr’ to Mark Karen Revolutionary’s Death

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 06:33 AM PDT

Official letter from regional govt orders Karen cultural committees not to refer to Karen hero Saw Ba U Gyi as a 'martyr' in events to mark his death on Aug. 12.

TNLA, MNDAA Attack Myanmar Army Base in N. Shan State

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 04:13 AM PDT

Tatmadaw says the attack shows the groups do not want peace; no casualties reported in assault on battalion HQ in Muse District.

Myanmar, Korea to Build Industrial Facility North of Yangon

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 03:36 AM PDT

$110-million complex in Hlegu to focus on exports, create up to 100,000 jobs; the KMIC project is a joint venture between two state agencies.

Megaprojects a Double-Edged Sword for Myanmar

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 03:13 AM PDT

Ten major projects currently planned with powerful neighboring countries promise to address Myanmar's infrastructure needs, but have the social, environmental and other costs been fully assessed?

Myanmar Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendment Committee Report

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 02:24 AM PDT

With a majority of lawmakers voting in favor of the report, the committee will now begin drafting an amending bill to Myanmar's Constitution.

Ten Dead, Dozens Missing in Landslides in Myanmar’s Mon State

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 01:24 AM PDT

Ten people have died and 30 are missing after a landslide—brought on by the heavy monsoon rains that are now plaguing southern Myanmar—buried ten homes.

Smart Home Tech Makes Inroads into China’s Emerging Elderly Care Market

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 10:31 PM PDT

With a half a billion people 60 or over expected by 2050—35 percent of its population—Chinese entrepreneurs are leveraging technology to care for the elderly.

US Calls China ‘Thuggish Regime’ for Singling out US Diplomat in Hong Kong

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 10:15 PM PDT

The Hong Kong newspaper Ta Kung Pao published a photo of a diplomat in the US consulate's political section meeting with student leaders of the protest.

Hong Kong Airport on Alert Ahead of Fresh Wave of Protests

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 10:05 PM PDT

Activists plan to converge on the airport on Friday afternoon, with more protests planned across the city at the weekend.

Bangkok Bombings May be Linked to Politics: Police

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 09:52 PM PDT

Two suspects from a restive southern Thai province were detained Friday. They're among 15 suspects, not all of them have ties to the south, police say.
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Thursday, August 8, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Ominous Rumblings in Myanmar’s ‘Abode of Kings’

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 07:42 AM PDT

The generals who built Naypyitaw will not be forced from it via charter change; can the city's old and new residents work together to manage a transition to democracy?

Hotels in Myanmar’s Capital Struggling to Survive

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 05:19 AM PDT

In the Naypyitaw Hotel Zone, in Myanmar's sleepy administrative capital, 'doing fine' generally means incurring only small annual loses, hoteliers say.

Sedona Hotel Brings Taste of China to Myanmar

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 04:47 AM PDT

If you're in Myanmar's commercial capital this mid-autumn but craving a festive Chinese treat, you're in luck. The Sedona Hotel offers nine flavors of Chinese mooncake.

Japanese Firms to Push Growth in Myanmar Insurance Market

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 04:06 AM PDT

With foreign companies receiving the green light to partner with local insurers, Japanese firms are taking the lead in growing Myanmar's insurance market.

Floods Displace Scores Across S. Myanmar

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 03:46 AM PDT

A deep tropical depression over India has brought heavy monsoon rains to Myanmar this week, displacing tens of thousands across regions in southern Myanmar.

Myanmar’s ’88 Uprising Veterans Call for Military’s Full Withdrawal from Politics

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 03:34 AM PDT

At an event to mark the 31st anniversary of Myanmar's mass protests against dictatorship, ex-student leaders say the movement's democratic goals have yet to be achieved.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Myanmar Military Officer

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 03:34 AM PDT

U Hla Swe, former Tatmadaw lieutenant-colonel and USDP representative in Myanmar's Upper House, has been charged with sedition.

Suu Kyi-led Rakhine Development Agency Says UN Report ‘Intended to Harm’ Myanmar

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 02:59 AM PDT

The report accused a public-private partnership program led by Myanmar State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi of contributing to international crimes against humanity.

Myanmar Govt Pushing At-Work Lactation Rooms for Nursing Mothers

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 02:08 AM PDT

In Myanmar, where over half of all mothers breastfeed for the recommended first six months, private-sector workers are entitled to just 14 weeks of maternity leave.

The Day Gen. Aung San Left in Search of an Ally against the British

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 09:56 PM PDT

On this day in 1940, Gen. Aung San sailed for China on a journey that would lead to the birth of Myanmar's first modern army and launch his fight against British rule.

The Day Myanmar Fought for Democracy

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 06:51 PM PDT

August 8, 1988 holds a special place in the modern history of Myanmar—a day when nearly every citizen took to the streets to demand democracy from a tyrannical regime.

The Women of 1988

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 06:29 PM PDT

On this historic day, read the stories of seven Myanmar women spanning several generations that helped shape the '88 uprising and the democracy movement it spawned.

30 Years on, the Mission of Regime Change Remains a Work in Progress

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 05:59 PM PDT

Thirty years on, which aims of Myanmar's '88 uprising have been realized and which remain to be achieved, asks The Irrawaddy English Editor Kyaw Zwa Moe in this 2018 op-ed.

Unexploded Firebomb Discovered in Thai Capital

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 05:45 PM PDT

Thai authorities recovered an unexploded firebomb at the popular Prathunam market in central Bangkok on Wednesday—leftovers, they say, from a recent explosion.

Chinese Ship Heads Away from Vietnam in South China Sea Standoff

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 05:43 PM PDT

A Chinese survey ship embroiled in a tense, month-long standoff with Vietnam has turned away from a Vietnamese exclusive economic zone, a US-based think tank says.
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