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• Myanmar Court Frees Defendant in Toddler Rape Case for Lack of Evidence
• Police Fraud Exposed by Myanmar Auditor-General
• Wa Army Allows Churches to Reopen in Myanmar’s Northern Shan State
• Myanmar State Counselor to Meet Local People and Politicians in Rakhine State
• Rakhine Administrators Accuse Army of Killing Colleague, Threaten to Quit
• When Ultranationalism Triumphs Over the Truth
• NLD Member Under Police Guard After Calling for Govt to Tackle Drug Abuse
• Myanmar’s 10 Key Economic Moments of 2019
• Tokyo Court Orders Prominent Journalist to Pay Damages in Rape Suit
• China Postpones UN Security Council Discussion on Kashmir
• Police, Protesters Clash in Indian Capital Over Citizenship Law

Myanmar Court Frees Defendant in Toddler Rape Case for Lack of Evidence Posted: 18 Dec 2019 06:32 AM PST Driver accused in toddler rape case freed; lawyer says court released Aung Gyi for lack of evidence and because neither the victim nor any witnesses implicated him.

Police Fraud Exposed by Myanmar Auditor-General Posted: 18 Dec 2019 06:08 AM PST Four Myanmar police brigades were found to have misused funds in a probe that resulted in prison sentences, according to the auditor-general.

Wa Army Allows Churches to Reopen in Myanmar’s Northern Shan State Posted: 18 Dec 2019 05:02 AM PST Churches of the Lahu and Kachin Baptist conventions have received permission from the United Wa State Army to reopen after the armed group ordered them closed last year.

Myanmar State Counselor to Meet Local People and Politicians in Rakhine State Posted: 18 Dec 2019 04:41 AM PST During her visit to Manaung Island on Thursday to attend the opening of a solar power plant, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi will meet with local residents and politicians.

Rakhine Administrators Accuse Army of Killing Colleague, Threaten to Quit Posted: 18 Dec 2019 04:22 AM PST The alleged execution of Rakhine State village administrators by government troops has sparked demands for justice for the victims and protection for those remaining.

When Ultranationalism Triumphs Over the Truth Posted: 18 Dec 2019 03:51 AM PST History shows us that extreme nationalism breeds violence and misery; it must not be allowed to take root in Myanmar.

NLD Member Under Police Guard After Calling for Govt to Tackle Drug Abuse Posted: 18 Dec 2019 02:19 AM PST A woman in Sagaing who called for officials to address drug abuse in her village at a public meeting has reported a threat to her home and is now under police protection.

Myanmar’s 10 Key Economic Moments of 2019 Posted: 18 Dec 2019 02:09 AM PST As the National League for Democracy government pushes economic reform, The Irrawaddy looks at events that defined Myanmar's economy in 2019 and its prospects for growth.

Tokyo Court Orders Prominent Journalist to Pay Damages in Rape Suit Posted: 17 Dec 2019 09:13 PM PST Japanese court orders high-profile journalist Noriyuki Yamaguchi to pay more than $30,000 in damages to journalist Shiori Ito, who accused him of rape in a civil lawsuit.

China Postpones UN Security Council Discussion on Kashmir Posted: 17 Dec 2019 08:54 PM PST China delays UN Security Council meeting on Kashmir as peacekeeping officials request more time to prepare, diplomats say.

Police, Protesters Clash in Indian Capital Over Citizenship Law Posted: 17 Dec 2019 08:35 PM PST Indian police fire warnings shots and tear gas as protests against new citizenship law continue in New Delhi and West Bengal.

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• Navy Seizes Vessel Carrying 173 Refugees Near Southern Myanmar
• Myanmar’s Main Opposition Party Quits Charter Amendment Committee
• Myanmar MPs Vote to Regulate, Tax Chinese-Backed Banana Trade
• Myanmar Air Force Benefits From Experience Fighting Rebels, Says Spokesman
• Myanmar Court Attempts to Retrieve Missing CCTV Footage in Toddler Rape Case
• Hong Kong Vows Greater Dispute Resolution Effort, Gears Up for More Protests

Navy Seizes Vessel Carrying 173 Refugees Near Southern Myanmar Posted: 17 Dec 2019 06:08 AM PST The military says it has seized 173 'Bengali' refugees in a vessel sailing through Myanmar's waters on its way to Malaysia.

Myanmar’s Main Opposition Party Quits Charter Amendment Committee Posted: 17 Dec 2019 05:33 AM PST Two lawmakers from the Union Solidarity and Development Party have withdrawn from the committee in protest at its process for drafting a constitutional amendment bill.

Myanmar MPs Vote to Regulate, Tax Chinese-Backed Banana Trade Posted: 17 Dec 2019 03:40 AM PST Myanmar's Upper House in Naypyitaw has approved regulations for Chinese-run banana plantations that are blamed for damaging the environment and causing social disharmony.

Myanmar Air Force Benefits From Experience Fighting Rebels, Says Spokesman Posted: 17 Dec 2019 03:14 AM PST Myanmar's military spokesman says the air force benefits from experience fighting ethnic armed groups and this will help it compete with militaries around the world.

Myanmar Court Attempts to Retrieve Missing CCTV Footage in Toddler Rape Case Posted: 17 Dec 2019 02:52 AM PST Court in Naypyitaw begins inspecting CCTV system's hard drive in effort to find missing evidence in alleged rape of 2-year-old 'Victoria' at Wisdom Hill nursery school.

Hong Kong Vows Greater Dispute Resolution Effort, Gears Up for More Protests Posted: 16 Dec 2019 09:37 PM PST Hong Kong gears up for Christmas protests after Chinese leaders state support for Carrie Lam and her government.

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• Kachin Activist Who Handed Broken Scales to Judge Released
• Treading Lightly in Shan State: The Civilian Casualties of Myanmar’s Landmines
• Northern Alliance, Myanmar Govt Fail to Reach Deal at Latest Peace Talks in China
• Myanmar Military Expands Trespassing Lawsuits to Target 41 Karenni Farmers
• Court Eases Charges in Beating Death of Myanmar Comedian as Suspects Win Appeal
• The Day Myanmar’s Last King Died in Exile
• Chinese Premier Meets HK Leader, Says City Not Yet Out of ‘Dilemma’
• Dozens Hurt as Activists Clash With New Delhi Police Over Citizenship Law

Kachin Activist Who Handed Broken Scales to Judge Released Posted: 16 Dec 2019 05:41 AM PST Kachin activist Ko Paul has left prison in Myitkyina, northern Myanmar after serving more than three months for protesting and handing broken scales to a judge.

Treading Lightly in Shan State: The Civilian Casualties of Myanmar’s Landmines Posted: 16 Dec 2019 05:30 AM PST Local residents in northern Shan State are struggling with landmine use and some report that soldiers are extorting money from those who trigger their mines.

Northern Alliance, Myanmar Govt Fail to Reach Deal at Latest Peace Talks in China Posted: 16 Dec 2019 05:15 AM PST TNLA says Northern Alliance's proposals were rejected by government representatives at informal peace talks in Kunming; more talks planned for next month.

Myanmar Military Expands Trespassing Lawsuits to Target 41 Karenni Farmers Posted: 16 Dec 2019 05:09 AM PST The Myanmar military is continuing to open lawsuits against farmers in Kayah State for allegedly trespassing and farming on land that the military seized in 1990.

Court Eases Charges in Beating Death of Myanmar Comedian as Suspects Win Appeal Posted: 16 Dec 2019 02:41 AM PST The Yangon Region High Court has ruled that the three suspects in the killing of comedian Aung Yell Htwe will be charged with "causing grievous hurt" instead of murder.

The Day Myanmar’s Last King Died in Exile Posted: 15 Dec 2019 11:11 PM PST On this day in 1916, Myanmar's last king died under house arrest after spending 31 years in exile in India at the hands of the British colonial powers.

Chinese Premier Meets HK Leader, Says City Not Yet Out of ‘Dilemma’ Posted: 15 Dec 2019 10:25 PM PST In meeting with HK leader Carrie Lam, Chinese premier says city's economy facing unprecedented challenge as protests continue.

Dozens Hurt as Activists Clash With New Delhi Police Over Citizenship Law Posted: 15 Dec 2019 10:05 PM PST Over 100 injuries reported as New Delhi police break up protests against new Indian citizenship law, which opponents say targets Muslims and challenges secularism.

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Myanmar Mixologist Heads to Global Cocktail Competition in Puerto Rico Posted: 13 Dec 2019 09:36 PM PST Gekko Yangon's Ko Lal Muan Puia has been selected to represent Asia Pacific in a global cocktail competition after devising a creamy, banana-based drink.

Abuse Cases Spotlight Exploitation, Brutal Conditions in Myanmar Fishing Industry Posted: 13 Dec 2019 07:30 PM PST The team at The Irrawaddy discusses human rights in the fishing industry in Ayeyarwady Region, where workers on fishing rafts face abuses, trafficking and exploitation.

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• Karenni Activists Who Were Jailed Over Myanmar’s Gen Aung San Statue Dispute Freed
• AA Detains Local NLD Chief Planning Rally to Support Myanmar ICJ Defense
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Offers Personal Thanks to Myanmar Supporters in The Hague
• Myanmar State Counselor Asks World Court to Reject Genocide Case
• Myanmar Plays a Role in New Delhi’s Two Major Foreign Policy Initiatives: Indian Ambassador
• Myanmar Needs More Engagement From the West, Not China
• UK Destined for Brexit After Big Election Win for Johnson
• Six Bodies Retrieved From NZ Volcanic Island; Survivors Face Long Recovery

Karenni Activists Who Were Jailed Over Myanmar’s Gen Aung San Statue Dispute Freed Posted: 13 Dec 2019 04:24 AM PST Five remaining Karenni activists have left prison after they condemned the placement of a statue of Gen. Aung San in Loikaw earlier this year.

AA Detains Local NLD Chief Planning Rally to Support Myanmar ICJ Defense Posted: 13 Dec 2019 03:25 AM PST The Arakan Army says it detained a Rakhine State National League for Democracy leader for organizing a rally in support of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's defense at the ICJ.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Offers Personal Thanks to Myanmar Supporters in The Hague Posted: 12 Dec 2019 10:59 PM PST After her World Court appearance, State Counselor offers her personal thanks to a group of Myanmar people who braved the cold to support her in The Hague.

Myanmar State Counselor Asks World Court to Reject Genocide Case Posted: 12 Dec 2019 10:53 PM PST In closing remarks to the ICJ, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi asks the court to drop the genocide case against Myanmar and voices confidence the ICOE can address rights abuses.

Myanmar Plays a Role in New Delhi’s Two Major Foreign Policy Initiatives: Indian Ambassador Posted: 12 Dec 2019 10:40 PM PST Myanmar is unique in that it plays a role in both of New Delhi's two major foreign policy initiatives—'Act East' and 'Neighborhood First'—says Ambassador Saurabh Kumar.

Myanmar Needs More Engagement From the West, Not China Posted: 12 Dec 2019 10:30 PM PST Amid international pressure over rights abuses, Myanmar has embraced Chinese intervention. But Myanmar would do better to see past China's agenda and look to the West.

UK Destined for Brexit After Big Election Win for Johnson Posted: 12 Dec 2019 08:55 PM PST Britain's Conservatives on course for resounding election victory as UK voters back Brexit; Labour's Corbyn says he will step down.

Six Bodies Retrieved From NZ Volcanic Island; Survivors Face Long Recovery Posted: 12 Dec 2019 08:36 PM PST Six of eight bodies recovered from volcanic island in New Zealand; medical officials urgently seeking skin supplies to treat burn victims.

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• Festival Aims to Give Young Musicians Center Stage
• Myanmar Military Wins Yet Another Court Case Against Satirical Performers
• Myanmar Cannot Be Trusted on Rohingya Rights, ICJ Told
• Key Figures Assess the Myanmar Legal Team’s Performance in The Hague
• US Sanctions on Military Are Targeted Political Pressure: Spokesman
• Three Arrested in Yangon for Sending Myanmar Workers Abroad Illegally
• Political Correctness and the Genocide Case Against Myanmar
• New Zealand Police Plan to Recover Bodies From Volcanic Island on Friday
• When U Nu Met Mao Zedong

Festival Aims to Give Young Musicians Center Stage Posted: 12 Dec 2019 05:57 AM PST The fifth 'Voices of the Youth' festival takes place this Saturday in Yangon. It aims to encourage young residents to express themselves through music.

Myanmar Military Wins Yet Another Court Case Against Satirical Performers Posted: 12 Dec 2019 05:18 AM PST In one of many suits against them, four performers from the Peacock Generation thangyat group have been sentenced to one year in prison for criticizing the military.

Myanmar Cannot Be Trusted on Rohingya Rights, ICJ Told Posted: 12 Dec 2019 04:40 AM PST Lawyers for The Gambia say the same generals who are accused of genocide cannot be trusted to prosecute their soldiers for crimes against the Rohingya.

Key Figures Assess the Myanmar Legal Team’s Performance in The Hague Posted: 12 Dec 2019 04:01 AM PST The Irrawaddy asked prominent figures for their views on the arguments put forward by Myanmar's legal team in response to The Gambia's genocide lawsuit at the ICJ.

US Sanctions on Military Are Targeted Political Pressure: Spokesman Posted: 12 Dec 2019 03:56 AM PST Myanmar's military spokesman says US sanctions on four key generals are timed to coincide with the genocide charges at the International Court of Justice.

Three Arrested in Yangon for Sending Myanmar Workers Abroad Illegally Posted: 12 Dec 2019 03:28 AM PST Human trafficking police in Yangon arrested two Myanmar citizens and a Chinese woman for illegally sending workers from Myanmar abroad in exchange for months of their pay.

Political Correctness and the Genocide Case Against Myanmar Posted: 11 Dec 2019 11:54 PM PST An understanding of key facts is missing from the prevailing international view of The Gambia's genocide case against Myanmar.

New Zealand Police Plan to Recover Bodies From Volcanic Island on Friday Posted: 11 Dec 2019 09:53 PM PST Police in New Zealand say they will recover bodies of volcanic eruption victims on Friday, as death toll rises to eight and is expected to climb.

When U Nu Met Mao Zedong Posted: 11 Dec 2019 06:05 PM PST On this day in 1954, U Nu, the first prime minister of independent Myanmar, was in the midst of his first official visit to China, helping to ease tensions between Mao Zedong and Washington.

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• No Genocide Was Committed in Myanmar, State Counselor Tells World Court
• Rohingya Insurgent Chief Praises Gambia’s Genocide Charges Against Myanmar
• Two Killed, Seven Injured as Artillery Shell Strikes Ferry in Chin State, Myanmar
• State Counselor-Led Development Agency Denies Accusations of Land Seizures at ICJ
• Lawyers for Convicted Rakhine Politician, Author Appeal to Myanmar Supreme Court
• Politics, Fear, and Myanmar’s Anti-Politics Machines
• Myanmar Supporters Travel From Near and Far to Show Solidarity With State Counselor in The Hague
• A Kachin Leader Speaks on Peace, Federalism and the Course of Myanmar Politics
• Thai Electronics Firm Compensates Exploited Myanmar Workers in Rare Award
• US Slaps Sanctions on Myanmar Military Chief Over Rohingya Rights Abuses
• The Day Myanmar First Hosted the Southeast Asian Games

No Genocide Was Committed in Myanmar, State Counselor Tells World Court Posted: 11 Dec 2019 07:10 AM PST Calling the Rohingya crisis an 'internal conflict', Daw Aung San Suu Kyi tells the ICJ the military's actions in Rakhine do not meet the legal definition of genocide.

Rohingya Insurgent Chief Praises Gambia’s Genocide Charges Against Myanmar Posted: 11 Dec 2019 05:37 AM PST Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army leader Ataullah has thanked The Gambia for bringing genocide charges against the Myanmar military to the International Court of Justice.

Two Killed, Seven Injured as Artillery Shell Strikes Ferry in Chin State, Myanmar Posted: 11 Dec 2019 05:21 AM PST An artillery shell hit a ferry on the Kaladan River in Chin State Tuesday, killing two civilians and injuring seven.

State Counselor-Led Development Agency Denies Accusations of Land Seizures at ICJ Posted: 11 Dec 2019 05:07 AM PST A humanitarian and development agency led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi known as UEHRD has denied The Gambia's accusations that it confiscated land following alleged genocide.

Lawyers for Convicted Rakhine Politician, Author Appeal to Myanmar Supreme Court Posted: 11 Dec 2019 04:59 AM PST Lawyers for a Rakhine politician and author will appeal their convictions on charges of high treason to Myanmar's Supreme Court, suggesting the charges are inappropriate.

Politics, Fear, and Myanmar’s Anti-Politics Machines Posted: 11 Dec 2019 02:24 AM PST The tools and programs created by outside "experts" to support Myanmar's democratic transition are crippling the country's politics, leaving key questions unaddressed.

Myanmar Supporters Travel From Near and Far to Show Solidarity With State Counselor in The Hague Posted: 10 Dec 2019 11:02 PM PST Missing work and classes, Myanmar people have traveled from as far away as Australia to support Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as she defends the country in the ICJ genocide case.

A Kachin Leader Speaks on Peace, Federalism and the Course of Myanmar Politics Posted: 10 Dec 2019 10:39 PM PST The Irrawaddy speaks with Dr. Manam Tu Ja of the Kachin State People's Party about the 2020 election, Myanmar's political history and advancing the peace process.

Thai Electronics Firm Compensates Exploited Myanmar Workers in Rare Award Posted: 10 Dec 2019 09:53 PM PST Thai tech firm to reimburse at least 10,000 workers about $10 million in a rare move that has drawn attention to plight of migrant laborers forced to pay recruitment fees.

US Slaps Sanctions on Myanmar Military Chief Over Rohingya Rights Abuses Posted: 10 Dec 2019 09:11 PM PST Washington imposes sanctions against Myanmar military chief Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Vice Sen-Gen Soe Win and two other generals for treatment of Rohingya Muslims.

The Day Myanmar First Hosted the Southeast Asian Games Posted: 10 Dec 2019 06:00 PM PST On this day in 1961, Myanmar opened the second Southeast Asian Peninsular Games. It dominated the medals table, in contrast to the current performances in the Philippines.

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