The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• When Burma’s Cries for Democracy Were Answered With a Coup
• In New Charm Offensive, Myanmar’s Military Chief Shows Political Skills
• Myanmar’s Karen Activists Challenge ‘Martyr’ Protest Charges
• Myanmar Military Proposes Charter Change to Ban Ministers with Foreign Spouses, Children
• Japanese Firm Joins Consortium for Yangon Station Redevelopment
• Violence in Rakhine Escalates on Eve of Myanmar Peace Talks
• Myanmar Organic Poultry Farm Boss Named UN Sustainability Pioneer
• Presence of Myanmar Military Officials Raises Hopes of Progress at Peace Talks
• Wild Elephants Destroy Crops, Home in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Region
• Myanmar, China to Re-Demarcate Border Next Year, Minister Says
• UN Says Rohingya Still in Myanmar Face ‘Threat of Genocide’
• Indonesia Shuts Schools as Smoke From Forest Fires Takes Health Toll
• HK Leader to Hold Dialogue Aimed at Easing Tensions

When Burma’s Cries for Democracy Were Answered With a Coup Posted: 17 Sep 2019 06:41 PM PDT On this day in 1988, General Saw Maung seized power in a coup in the wake of the "8888" democratic uprising.

In New Charm Offensive, Myanmar’s Military Chief Shows Political Skills Posted: 17 Sep 2019 08:34 AM PDT Is Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing's display of religious tolerance pre-election maneuvering, or should the military's calls for national unity be cause for optimism?

Myanmar’s Karen Activists Challenge ‘Martyr’ Protest Charges Posted: 17 Sep 2019 06:54 AM PDT Three Karen activists say they will fight illegal gathering charges after unregistered Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration in Yangon.

Myanmar Military Proposes Charter Change to Ban Ministers with Foreign Spouses, Children Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:41 AM PDT Critics say draft bill seeks to keep Daw Aung San Suu Kyi out of govt if NLD wins another term in next year's election; proposal covers Union ministers, chief ministers.

Japanese Firm Joins Consortium for Yangon Station Redevelopment Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:22 AM PDT Japan's Sumitomo Corporation is replacing an ailing Chinese firm in the giant Yangon Central Railway Station redevelopment.

Violence in Rakhine Escalates on Eve of Myanmar Peace Talks Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:13 AM PDT The Myanmar army deployed helicopters in clashes with the Arakan Army in Rakhine State on Monday; an AA spokesperson warned this will cause fighting to intensify.

Myanmar Organic Poultry Farm Boss Named UN Sustainability Pioneer Posted: 17 Sep 2019 05:08 AM PDT A Yangon-based poultry farmer has been picked out by the United Nations as one of 10 entrepreneurs offering a model for sustainable development.

Presence of Myanmar Military Officials Raises Hopes of Progress at Peace Talks Posted: 17 Sep 2019 02:17 AM PDT The Northern Alliance members meeting with government peace negotiators in Kengtung had requested that officials with military decision-making authority attend the talks.

Wild Elephants Destroy Crops, Home in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Region Posted: 17 Sep 2019 01:50 AM PDT A herd of wild elephants trampled crops and homes in Ngapudaw Township, Irrawaddy Region Monday. Experts say incidents like this are linked to declining elephant habitats.

Myanmar, China to Re-Demarcate Border Next Year, Minister Says Posted: 17 Sep 2019 12:26 AM PDT Aerial photography of boundary to begin in January; govt says demarcation must be complete before work can begin on economic cooperation zones in Shan, Kachin states.

UN Says Rohingya Still in Myanmar Face ‘Threat of Genocide’ Posted: 17 Sep 2019 12:25 AM PDT New report says continuing persecution makes return of refugees impossible; Myanmar envoy rejects claim, says govt's Commission of Inquiry is still doing its work.

Indonesia Shuts Schools as Smoke From Forest Fires Takes Health Toll Posted: 16 Sep 2019 10:27 PM PDT Clinics in Sumatra and Borneo treat thousands for respiratory problems as air pollution remains at dangerous levels; poor visibility grounds Garuda flights.

HK Leader to Hold Dialogue Aimed at Easing Tensions Posted: 16 Sep 2019 09:55 PM PDT Carrie Lam says discussion forums on economic, social and political issues will be open to public, but insists that violent protests must end.

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• Chinese Magazine’s Depiction of Mandalay Palace Causes Anger in Myanmar
• Myanmar Ex-Information Minister Criticizes Successor’s Failure to Reform
• Ta’ang Villagers Flee Myanmar Army Bombardment
• USDP Leader Urges Myanmar Citizens to ‘Take Care of the Race’
• Myanmar Military MP Echoes Dictator, Suggests Current Democracy ‘Chaotic’
• Reconciliation Key to Developing Myanmar’s Democracy, President Says
• Ex-Soldier Shot Dead in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
• Civilian Dies, 6 Hurt as Villages Shelled in Clash Between AA, Myanmar Military
• Hong Kong Reopens After Violent Weekend of Clashes and Protests
• Oil Price Soars After Attack on Saudi Facilities, as Asian Shares Struggle

Chinese Magazine’s Depiction of Mandalay Palace Causes Anger in Myanmar Posted: 16 Sep 2019 06:37 AM PDT China Today cover showing Chinese palace reflected in moat of Mandalay Palace provokes backlash among Myanmar social media users.

Myanmar Ex-Information Minister Criticizes Successor’s Failure to Reform Posted: 16 Sep 2019 06:16 AM PDT Former information minister U Ye Htut says access to information and state relations with the media have failed to improve under current minister.

Ta’ang Villagers Flee Myanmar Army Bombardment Posted: 16 Sep 2019 06:04 AM PDT Around 1,000 northern Shan State villagers have fled their homes as the army launches an assault on a TNLA outpost.

USDP Leader Urges Myanmar Citizens to ‘Take Care of the Race’ Posted: 16 Sep 2019 05:54 AM PDT The chairman of Myanmar's opposition party has called for citizens to 'put Myanmar above all else.' Critics question the impact of this type of nationalist language.

Myanmar Military MP Echoes Dictator, Suggests Current Democracy ‘Chaotic’ Posted: 16 Sep 2019 04:06 AM PDT A military lawmaker in Myanmar invoked language from previous dictator Sen-Gen Than Shwe to imply the country's democracy is 'chaotic' and dependent on the military.

Reconciliation Key to Developing Myanmar’s Democracy, President Says Posted: 16 Sep 2019 03:26 AM PDT President says democracy in Myanmar 'in fledgling stage' at event to mark International Democracy Day; State Counselor urges all groups to act in the national interest.

Ex-Soldier Shot Dead in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Posted: 16 Sep 2019 03:10 AM PDT A former soldier has been shot dead in Rakhine State's Ann Township by unknown attackers in the second murder in a week.

Civilian Dies, 6 Hurt as Villages Shelled in Clash Between AA, Myanmar Military Posted: 16 Sep 2019 12:56 AM PDT Navy shells three riverside villages in Rakhine's Kyauktaw Township after being fired upon by AA soldiers, local residents say.

Hong Kong Reopens After Violent Weekend of Clashes and Protests Posted: 15 Sep 2019 11:45 PM PDT Police used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets over the weekend as demonstrations turned violent, with protesters attacking govt offices with petrol bombs.

Oil Price Soars After Attack on Saudi Facilities, as Asian Shares Struggle Posted: 15 Sep 2019 11:10 PM PDT Chinese industrial output growth weakens, dragging down Asian markets; safe-haven assets including gold and yen rise.

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• Democracy and A Question – ‘Is Aung San Suu Kyi Winning?’
• People’s Militias Operate Unlawfully: Myanmar MP
• Fighting Reported Between Myanmar Military, TNLA
• Myanmar’s NLD Brushes Off Removal of Suu Kyi’s London Honor
• Terrorism Trial for Civilians in Rakhine Drags On; AA Denies Any Ties
• Myanmar Military Says Remote Landmines Pose Major Threat in Rakhine
• Myanmar Military Chief Meets Kachin Religious Leader
• China’s Love of Stinky Durian ‘Next Big Threat’ to Malaysian Rainforest
• Thailand Orders Garment Factories to Compensate Workers After Illegal Wages Exposed
• China Prods State Firms to Boost Investment in Crisis-Hit Hong Kong

Democracy and A Question – ‘Is Aung San Suu Kyi Winning?’ Posted: 13 Sep 2019 07:19 AM PDT The leaders of history's great struggles didn't stop to ask themselves the 'score' at any given point; they kept their eyes on the prize and never gave up.

People’s Militias Operate Unlawfully: Myanmar MP Posted: 13 Sep 2019 06:48 AM PDT An NLD MP has asked the military-controlled Defense Ministry why thousands of people's militias appear to be allowed to operate outside the law.

Fighting Reported Between Myanmar Military, TNLA Posted: 13 Sep 2019 06:31 AM PDT Despite a recently declared ceasefire, fights nixed a Buddhist celebration and left locals in fear in Namhsan Township, in the north of Myanmar's Shan State on Friday.

Myanmar’s NLD Brushes Off Removal of Suu Kyi’s London Honor Posted: 13 Sep 2019 05:30 AM PDT The City of London has removed its most prestigious honor from State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in protest at the 2017 Rohingya crackdown.

Terrorism Trial for Civilians in Rakhine Drags On; AA Denies Any Ties Posted: 13 Sep 2019 04:04 AM PDT The families of 64 civilians held on terrorism charges claim the trial is stalled and allege that some detainees were tortured following their arrest.

Myanmar Military Says Remote Landmines Pose Major Threat in Rakhine Posted: 13 Sep 2019 02:40 AM PDT The Myanmar military says the Arakan Army's use of modern technologies poses a major threat in Rakhine State. The AA claims it doesn't use landmines in civilian areas.

Myanmar Military Chief Meets Kachin Religious Leader Posted: 13 Sep 2019 12:56 AM PDT Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Dr. Hkalam Samson discuss religious freedom, IDPs and peace process, just days after the military dropped a lawsuit against the KBC chief.

China’s Love of Stinky Durian ‘Next Big Threat’ to Malaysian Rainforest Posted: 12 Sep 2019 09:48 PM PDT Malaysia expects a 50 percent jump in exports of the fruit that some say smells like an "open sewer" by 2030, with big farms backed by big investors spurring growth.

Thailand Orders Garment Factories to Compensate Workers After Illegal Wages Exposed Posted: 12 Sep 2019 09:35 PM PDT Police raided garment factories that supply global corporations like Starbucks on Thursday, finding Myanmar migrant workers earning less than minimum wages.

China Prods State Firms to Boost Investment in Crisis-Hit Hong Kong Posted: 12 Sep 2019 09:27 PM PDT Business leaders pledged to invest in key industries to calm unstable markets and political unrest, including real estate an tourism, though nothing has been inked yet.

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• Mandalay Movie Buffs in for a Treat as European Film Festival Arrives
• Myanmar Court: Civilians Innocent in Rakhine Bombing Case
• Modernist Painter Defies Myanmar Taboos in New Exhibit
• Myanmar Military Detains Militia Leader in Shan State
• China Traders Face Rising Prices After Myanmar Attacks
• Wild Elephant Poached and Skinned in Myanmar Forest Reserve
• Myanmar Military Chief Makes More Donations to Non-Buddhist Groups
• Taking a Quantum Leap to Revamp Myanmar’s Economy
• Mandalay Colonel to Sue Monk for ‘Defaming’ Army
• FIFA Officials to Visit Iran After Death of ‘Blue Girl’
• ‘Ultraman Buddha’ Art in Thailand Prompts Police Complaint
• New Environment Minister Says Japan Should Stop Using Nuclear Power

Mandalay Movie Buffs in for a Treat as European Film Festival Arrives Posted: 12 Sep 2019 06:32 AM PDT Myanmar's oldest foreign film festival, the European Film Festival, will be held this month in Mandalay for the first time, launching on Sept. 13 at the Mingalar Cinema Central Point. The festival, now in its 28th year, is organized by the European Union delegation to Myanmar in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Myanmar and French Cultural […]

Myanmar Court: Civilians Innocent in Rakhine Bombing Case Posted: 12 Sep 2019 06:08 AM PDT A court in Rakhine State has ruled two civilians arrested for a deadly blast in February were wrongfully accused; they were freed after spending eight months in prison.

Modernist Painter Defies Myanmar Taboos in New Exhibit Posted: 12 Sep 2019 05:18 AM PDT Known for his modernist paintings of cityscapes, street scenes and depictions of Myanmar traditions, Zaw Mong exhibits his first collection of nude paintings this week.

Myanmar Military Detains Militia Leader in Shan State Posted: 12 Sep 2019 05:13 AM PDT The military suspects Sai Tah is involved in the illicit drug trade and is currently interrogating him at its Eastern Command center in Kho Lam Township, Shan State.

China Traders Face Rising Prices After Myanmar Attacks Posted: 12 Sep 2019 05:03 AM PDT Last month's attacks on northeast Myanmar's Muse highway have pushed up transport prices, leaving consumers to pay the price.

Wild Elephant Poached and Skinned in Myanmar Forest Reserve Posted: 12 Sep 2019 02:51 AM PDT Authorities found a wild elephant poached and skinned in an Irrawaddy Region forest reserve on Sunday. Estimates suggest fewer than 2,000 elephants are left in Myanmar.

Myanmar Military Chief Makes More Donations to Non-Buddhist Groups Posted: 12 Sep 2019 12:59 AM PDT Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing donates cash, provisions to Muslim, Christian communities in Mandalay, as well as to two Buddhist monasteries.

Taking a Quantum Leap to Revamp Myanmar’s Economy Posted: 11 Sep 2019 11:56 PM PDT Foreign direct investment in the country has increased sharply this year, but concerns over infrastructure, unclear procedures and the Rakhine issue remain.

Mandalay Colonel to Sue Monk for ‘Defaming’ Army Posted: 11 Sep 2019 10:27 PM PDT A Mandalay-based monk is facing a military lawsuit for criticizing Buddhist nationalists for taking an army donation.

FIFA Officials to Visit Iran After Death of ‘Blue Girl’ Posted: 11 Sep 2019 10:17 PM PDT Sahar Khodayari had disguised herself as a man to attend a soccer match, which is only open to men in Iran. After her arrest, she set herself on fire in protest.

‘Ultraman Buddha’ Art in Thailand Prompts Police Complaint Posted: 11 Sep 2019 09:54 PM PDT Official Buddhist authorities oppose criminal charges against the artist, but the complaint shows an emboldened strain of ultra-conservative strain political Buddhism.

New Environment Minister Says Japan Should Stop Using Nuclear Power Posted: 11 Sep 2019 09:30 PM PDT "I would like to study how we will scrap them, not how to retain them," Shinjiro Koizumi said, rebuking safety improvement plans initiated after the Fukushima disaster.

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• Four Arrested with Explosives to Be Charged Under Myanmar Counterterrorism Act
• Victim Testifies, Identifies Brothers in Toddler Rape Case
• Broad Coalition to Ramp Up Food Safety in Myanmar
• Civilian Murders in Rakhine State ‘Anarchy’: Myanmar Military
• Myanmar Dictator’s First Visit to the US as State Leader
• Myanmar’s Wathann Film Festival Closes with Praise for High Standard of Entries
• USDP, Military Lawmakers Slam NLD Call for Myanmar to Join Int’l Rights Pact
• Myanmar Govt Negotiation Body to Form Peace Secretariat
• Northeastern Myanmar Villagers Gripped by Fear of Armed Groups
• Tearful Ma Bids Alibaba Farewell with Rock Star Show
• India, ASEAN Agree to Review Decade-Old Free Trade Pact
• Air Conditioning for All? Hotter World Faces Risk of ‘Cooling Poverty’
• Indonesian Storytellers Spread ‘Mighty Girls’ Message to Fight Male Dominance

Four Arrested with Explosives to Be Charged Under Myanmar Counterterrorism Act Posted: 11 Sep 2019 06:09 AM PDT Mandalay police say they have arrested four young men with bomb-making equipment, including 1,000 detonators.

Victim Testifies, Identifies Brothers in Toddler Rape Case Posted: 11 Sep 2019 05:50 AM PDT At a court hearing in Myanmar's capital, the 3-year-old girl testified via video conference, surrounded by her mother a law officer in a room dressed up as a playground.

Broad Coalition to Ramp Up Food Safety in Myanmar Posted: 11 Sep 2019 05:05 AM PDT Around 400 stakeholders from Myanmar's food industry are expected to attend a forum in late September to address food safety challenges.

Civilian Murders in Rakhine State ‘Anarchy’: Myanmar Military Posted: 11 Sep 2019 04:50 AM PDT A spree of unsolved civilian murders is plaguing towns in Rakhine State amid the ongoing conflict between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army.

Myanmar Dictator’s First Visit to the US as State Leader Posted: 11 Sep 2019 01:19 AM PDT This week in 1966, U Ne Win and his wife were welcomed by US President Lyndon B. Johnson and the first lady on the military dictator's first US visit as head of state.

Myanmar’s Wathann Film Festival Closes with Praise for High Standard of Entries Posted: 11 Sep 2019 01:05 AM PDT Documentary on Shan State opium farmers, short film about a man struggling to cover cost of treating a sick friend among this year's winners at WFF.

USDP, Military Lawmakers Slam NLD Call for Myanmar to Join Int’l Rights Pact Posted: 11 Sep 2019 12:58 AM PDT Opposition says signing ICCPR would erode national sovereignty, and questions NLD lawmaker's authority to submit proposal in Lower House.

Myanmar Govt Negotiation Body to Form Peace Secretariat Posted: 10 Sep 2019 11:46 PM PDT The new office will utilize experts and civil servants and incorporate both NCA signatories and non-signatories, a Myanmar President's Office spokesperson said.

Northeastern Myanmar Villagers Gripped by Fear of Armed Groups Posted: 10 Sep 2019 10:30 PM PDT Shan State villagers say they are trapped between three warring ethnic armed groups and face abduction by a rebel army that signed the government's 2015 ceasefire deal.

Tearful Ma Bids Alibaba Farewell with Rock Star Show Posted: 10 Sep 2019 10:03 PM PDT Ma was spotted at one point welling up with tears as staff put on skits and sang songs, prompting the topic "Jack Ma has cried" to trend on Chinese social media.

India, ASEAN Agree to Review Decade-Old Free Trade Pact Posted: 10 Sep 2019 09:59 PM PDT India, prompted by nationalist Narendra Modi loyalists and a deepening trade deficit, pushed for a review of the deal at a trade ministers' meeting in Bangkok.

Air Conditioning for All? Hotter World Faces Risk of ‘Cooling Poverty’ Posted: 10 Sep 2019 09:41 PM PDT "Energy poverty has been defined as people not having heating. Now that is potentially going to shift, and we could have cooling poverty," one researcher warns.

Indonesian Storytellers Spread ‘Mighty Girls’ Message to Fight Male Dominance Posted: 10 Sep 2019 09:23 PM PDT Old-fashioned attitudes about gender roles still persist despite recent economic advances in Indonesia, a country with one of the world's highest numbers of child brides.

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