Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Leaders of Myanmar’s Religious Groups Express Support for State Counselor’s Legal Battle in The Hague

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 06:37 AM PST

At a rally in Yangon, leaders of Myanmar's religious groups express support for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's efforts to contest a genocide case against the country at the ICJ.

Military Sues 27 Farmers for Using Seized Land in Kayah State

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 05:41 AM PST

A total of 27 Kayah farmers are being sued by the military for cultivating unused land seized from them decades ago. Activists are demanding the cases be dismissed.

Shan, Karen Groups Back Genocide Charges Against Myanmar Military

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 05:22 AM PST

Shan and Karen activists say for decades they suffered similar abuse to that endured by the Rohingya in 2017 and that the generals should face justice.

Gambia Details Mass Rapes, Killings in Myanmar at World Court

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 05:13 AM PST

The case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice alleging genocide against the Rohingya is underway in The Hague. The hearings will continue through Thursday.

Military Tells Bangladesh: Myanmar Ready to Accept Rohingya Refugees

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 04:25 AM PST

Myanmar's deputy commander-in-chief told a Bangladeshi general on a visit to Myanmar that the country is ready for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees.

Shelling Fractures Families in Myanmar’s Conflict-Torn Shan State

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 04:05 AM PST

Zau Bauk is a carpenter in Kutkai, Shan State. In late August, as the military fought with ethnic armed groups, a shell hit his home, killing his wife, son and daughter.

Arakan Army to ‘Tax’ Large Projects in Myanmar’s Rakhine, Chin States

Posted: 10 Dec 2019 03:53 AM PST

AA leader warns India-backed Kaladan project and others it will start collecting 'taxes' in parts of Rakhine, Chin states; those who fail to pay will be 'destroyed'.

Canada, Netherlands Voice Support for Genocide Case Against Myanmar

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 11:55 PM PST

Canada and the Netherlands issue statement urging all signatories to UN Genocide Convention to support The Gambia's case against Myanmar at the World Court.

A Black Swan for Nobel Peace Laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 11:45 PM PST

Defending Myanmar against genocide charges in The Hague, the State Counselor finds herself in a position she could not have imagined just a few years ago.

Hong Kong Leader Leaves Door Open to Reshuffle, Says Focus Is Restoring Order

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 10:42 PM PST

Beijing wants Hong Kong cabinet reshuffle by year-end, paper reports, but leader Carrie Lam says she is focused on restoring order; more protests planned for Tuesday.

Hope Fades for Eight Missing in ‘Devastating’ New Zealand Volcanic Eruption

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 10:34 PM PST

New Zealand prime minister says no sign of life on White Island, where eight people are still missing after a volcanic eruption; scientists say another eruption is possible.

Rights Groups Call for Myanmar Boycott Ahead of ICJ Genocide Hearings

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 09:56 PM PST

Rights groups supporting Rohingyas call for global boycott of Myanmar as Netherlands, Canada back The Gambia's genocide case a day before hearings begin at ICJ.
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Monday, December 9, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Clashes Over Charter Change Grow Fiercer Than Ever in Myanmar Parliament

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 07:03 AM PST

The Union Parliament has seen heated exchanges about charter amendments between National League for Democracy and military-appointed members.

The Lady in The Hague 

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 06:47 AM PST

As she leads Myanmar's legal team to the ICJ, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi returns to the international spotlight, playing a new role: defender of the national interest. 

Myanmar Human Rights Commission Ineffective, Needs Reform: Civil Society Groups

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 05:41 AM PST

Civil society groups say Myanmar's human rights commissioners must be replaced as they have failed to address rights abuses, especially those committed by the military.

Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Myanmar to Speed Up Belt and Road Projects  

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 05:09 AM PST

China's State Councilor Wang Yi says infrastructure connectivity is the backbone of the giant Chinese initiative and the two sides should cooperate on the ground. 

Myanmar Military Chief Praises China as ‘Trusted Friend Forever’

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 04:43 AM PST

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing discussed strategic partnerships and projects with Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi, pledging the Myanmar military's full support.

Rallies Draw Thousands Nationwide in Support of State Counselor’s Defense of Myanmar at ICJ

Posted: 09 Dec 2019 12:58 AM PST

Supporters of State Counselor hold rallies in cities, towns across Myanmar to show solidarity as she leads the country's defense against genocide charges at the ICJ.

Myanmar State Counselor Arrives in Netherlands to Lead Rohingya Genocide Defense

Posted: 08 Dec 2019 10:04 PM PST

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Netherlands with legal team to fight genocide case at ICJ; contrary to expectations, delegation does not include military officers.

Peaceful Hong Kong March Marred by Fire Outside Court, Police Say

Posted: 08 Dec 2019 08:57 PM PST

Protesters in Hong Kong throw petrol bombs and set fires outside court buildings following otherwise peaceful march.
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Sunday, December 8, 2019

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Day Students Entombed Ex-UN Chief at Yangon University

Posted: 07 Dec 2019 06:22 PM PST

On this day in 1974, in disgust at Gen. Ne Win's refusal to honor former UN secretary-general U Thant with a state funeral, students seized his body, sparking riots.
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Saturday, December 7, 2019

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Detained Wife of Myanmar’s Rakhine Rebel Leader to Face Immigration Case in Thailand

Posted: 07 Dec 2019 03:56 AM PST

Thai authorities have delayed the deportation to Myanmar of the Arakan Army's detained wife and children, as they want to prosecute her for immigration violations.

What Does Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Defense at the ICJ Mean for Myanmar?

Posted: 06 Dec 2019 07:30 PM PST

The Irrawaddy talks to Muslim faith leader Haji U Aye Lwin and political analyst Maung Maung Soe about the State Counselor's move to lead Myanmar's defense at The Hague.

Remembering a Myanmar Surgical Pioneer

Posted: 06 Dec 2019 06:30 PM PST

On the 35th anniversary of his passing, Dr. San Baw, a Myanmar surgeon who pioneered the use of ivory hip prostheses to replace fractured thighbones, is remembered by his son.
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Friday, December 6, 2019

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Yangon’s Kayan Community Showcases Tasty Treats for Third Year

Posted: 06 Dec 2019 07:47 AM PST

The Vista Do Rio restaurant in Yangon is hosting its traditional Kayan festival for a third year, bringing the community's unique alcohol to the city.

For Myanmar’s Peace Process, 2019 Ends With Little Progress to Show

Posted: 06 Dec 2019 07:33 AM PST

Despite numerous informal peace talks, fighting continues and trust is in short supply. But both sides now believe a formal summit can be held in January. 

Nine-Year-Old Schoolboy Dies From Alleged Myanmar Military Gunfire in Rakhine State

Posted: 06 Dec 2019 05:15 AM PST

Schoolchildren in Kyauktaw were running home Friday morning after an explosion when a 9-year-old boy was killed by bullets fired by the Myanmar military, says his aunt.

‘We Are Humans’: Shan State IDPs Endure as Myanmar Military, TNLA Continue Clashes

Posted: 06 Dec 2019 05:02 AM PST

Hundreds of civilians fled their homes in northern Shan State last month as violence between the Myanmar military and the Ta'ang National Liberation Army intensified.

Myanmar MCs and Burmese B-Boys: ‘Break the Night’ Concert Highlights Hip-Hop

Posted: 06 Dec 2019 04:33 AM PST

A Myanmar-French-German hip-hop collaboration will hold its final concert on Saturday night in Yangon at the French Institute.

Chinese Foreign Minister to Meet With Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Ahead of ICJ Genocide Case

Posted: 06 Dec 2019 03:17 AM PST

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has invited her Chinese counterpart to meet in Naypyitaw before she leaves to contest the genocide case against Myanmar in The Hague.

Wife, Children of Leader of Myanmar’s Arakan Army Detained in Thailand

Posted: 06 Dec 2019 03:05 AM PST

The wife and two children of Arakan Army leader Tun Myat Naing have been detained by Thai authorities and will be returned to Myanmar, sources close to the family say.

The Day Myanmar Started Driving on the Right

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 11:30 PM PST

On this day in 1970, Myanmar drivers switched from the left to the right-hand side of the road on the orders of Gen. Ne Win.

China Drafts New Farm Rules to Control Rural Plastic Pollution

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 09:44 PM PST

China set to tighten controls on farmers' use of 'plastic mulch', a plastic-film crop covering that has boosted yields but also increased soil contamination.

FACTBOX: The Genocide Case Against Myanmar at the UN’s Highest Court

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 09:20 PM PST

FACTBOX: A look at the genocide case against Myanmar at the UN's highest court as State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi prepares to lead the country's legal defense.
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Thursday, December 5, 2019

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Shan State IDPs Ask Myanmar Govt to Stop Development Projects on Their Land

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 05:46 AM PST

Internally displaced people in Shan State are calling on the government to stop development projects that could leave them landless.

Myanmar Police Shoot at Innocent Driver in Bogus Drugs Bust

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 04:53 AM PST

Police in Myanmar's Shan State shot a woman's pickup truck three times, claiming they thought she was carrying drugs. 

Myanmar MPs Approve Discussion to Regulate Chinese Banana Plantations

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 03:02 AM PST

Chinese-run banana plantations need to pay proper taxes and face scrutiny over land rights, chemical use and road damage, says MP Dr. Khun Win Thaung.

Cardinal Charles Bo Urges Int’l Community Not to Punish All Myanmar People Over Rohingya

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 02:42 AM PST

The leader of Myanmar's Catholics, Cardinal Charles Bo, has called on the international community not to punish the entire nation for crimes against the Rohingya.

Malaysia’s Mahathir Prepares to Host His 2nd APEC Summit at 94

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 11:46 PM PST

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad, the world's oldest prime minister at 94, prepares to become first world leader to host two APEC summits.

Extreme Heat Hitting Both Rich and Poor Harder, Global Climate Index Shows

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 11:33 PM PST

Climbing temperatures are taking a heavier toll on both rich and poor nations, according to an annual index measuring the effects of extreme weather on living conditions.

Chinese State Newspaper Blasts US Uighur Bill, Calls for Reprisals

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 11:04 PM PST

Chinese Communist Party organ People's Daily slams US after House of Representatives passes bill requiring a stronger response to persecution of China's Uighur Muslim minority.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Chinese-Backed Banana Plantations in Myanmar’s Kachin State Prompt Fear of Environmental Damage, Land Loss

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 08:06 AM PST

Kachin farmers say they were too quick to take easy cash to rent land to Chinese-run banana plantations. They now pay the price in poor health and environmental damage.

Court to Investigate Disappearance of CCTV Evidence in Myanmar Toddler Rape Case

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 05:36 AM PST

A Naypyitaw court will inspect a CCTV hard drive to investigate how key evidence that might have exonerated the primary suspect in a prominent toddler rape case disappeared.

Thai Investors Look to Bring Mass Tourism to Myanmar’s Myeik Archipelago

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 03:38 AM PST

The government's investment agency has been holding talks with Thai businessmen about bringing large numbers of tourists to southern Myanmar's untouched islands.

Grenade Attack Targets Home of Myanmar MP on Indian Border

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 03:20 AM PST

Unknown attackers threw a defective grenade at the home of a lawmaker in Sagaing Region, in what may be retaliation for raising the issue of Indian militants in the area.

Myanmar Parliament Will Vote on Charter Change Before Election, Speaker Vows

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 12:34 AM PST

Myanmar Parliament will be able to vote on legislation to amend the Constitution before its current term ends, Speaker says.

Hong Kong Police Retrieve Fresh Trove of Petrol Bombs From University

Posted: 03 Dec 2019 09:30 PM PST

Police re-enter Hong Kong's Polytechnic University and remove a newly discovered cache of petrol bombs left behind by anti-government protesters last month.

Death Toll in Philippine Typhoon Rises to 10 as Storm Moves Off

Posted: 03 Dec 2019 09:03 PM PST

In Philippines, death toll from Typhoon Kammuri rises to 10; thousands forced to evacuate homes in provinces south of Manila.

US Judge Disqualifies Huawei Lawyer From Fraud, Sanctions Case

Posted: 03 Dec 2019 08:49 PM PST

New York judge disqualifies Washington lawyer who previously served as No. 2 in US Justice Department from defending China's Huawei in fraud, sanctions case.
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