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• Bangladesh Fortifies Island Near Myanmar With Heavy Weapons, Gunboats
• Three Myanmar Cities Win Asean Clean Tourist City Awards
• Myanmar’s Population Nears 54.5 Million
• The Day Anti-Chinese Rioting Erupted in British-Ruled Yangon
• AA Frees 16 Myanmar Govt Employees After Abduction
• Japan to Launch Project to Boost Farm Productivity in Myanmar
• Thailand Kicks Off 2020 With Plastic Bag Ban
• Tear Gas Fired at Hong Kong New Year’s Protest
• Carlos Ghosn Hid in Musical Instrument Case to Flee Japan, Friend Says
• Taiwan’s Top Military Official Missing After Helicopter Accident
• Coal-Fired Plants Around New Delhi Running Despite Missing Emissions Deadline

Bangladesh Fortifies Island Near Myanmar With Heavy Weapons, Gunboats Posted: 02 Jan 2020 04:59 AM PST The Border Guard Bangladesh force is deploying missile systems and gunboats to St. Martin's Island, just off the coast of Cox's Bazar and Myanmar's Rakhine State.

Three Myanmar Cities Win Asean Clean Tourist City Awards Posted: 02 Jan 2020 04:01 AM PST Taunggyi, Loikaw and Dawei will receive the Asean Clean Tourist City Standard award to recognize their efforts to create a pristine environment.

Myanmar’s Population Nears 54.5 Million Posted: 02 Jan 2020 03:49 AM PST According to new estimates by Myanmar's Department of Population, the country's population has increased by over 2 million people in the five years since the 2014 census.

The Day Anti-Chinese Rioting Erupted in British-Ruled Yangon Posted: 02 Jan 2020 01:46 AM PST On this day in 1931, a brawl triggered 10 days of anti-Chinese riots in Yangon that left 14 people dead; Burmese residents complained the British favored the Chinese.

AA Frees 16 Myanmar Govt Employees After Abduction Posted: 02 Jan 2020 12:39 AM PST The Arakan Army said it released 16 Transport Ministry drivers detained on Dec. 31 while traveling on a ferry in northern Rakhine State.

Japan to Launch Project to Boost Farm Productivity in Myanmar Posted: 02 Jan 2020 12:37 AM PST Japan will launch a US$3.6 million project in Sagaing Region to boost irrigation and agricultural management as part of efforts to increase farmers' productivity.

Thailand Kicks Off 2020 With Plastic Bag Ban Posted: 01 Jan 2020 10:24 PM PST Thailand launches ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, with eye on total ban by next year.

Tear Gas Fired at Hong Kong New Year’s Protest Posted: 01 Jan 2020 10:02 PM PST Police fire tear gas as violence breaks out at huge anti-government protest in Hong Kong.

Carlos Ghosn Hid in Musical Instrument Case to Flee Japan, Friend Says Posted: 01 Jan 2020 09:31 PM PST Former Nissan-Renault chief Carlos Ghosn hid in a musical instrument case to flee Japan for Lebanon, friend says.

Taiwan’s Top Military Official Missing After Helicopter Accident Posted: 01 Jan 2020 09:26 PM PST The chief of the general staff of Taiwan's armed forces is among three officers missing after his helicopter was forced to land in a mountainous area.

Coal-Fired Plants Around New Delhi Running Despite Missing Emissions Deadline Posted: 01 Jan 2020 09:10 PM PST Coal-burning power plants around the Indian capital continue to operate without emissions-cutting equipment despite end-of-year deadline.

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The Day the British Annexed Upper Myanmar Posted: 31 Dec 2019 05:21 PM PST On this day in 1886, the British announced the annexation of upper Myanmar, officially completing their colonial conquest but also triggering key nationalist movements.

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• China Quietly Pushing Myanmar to Back Its Development Plan for Irrawaddy River
• Court Rejects Bid by Myanmar’s Kayah State Govt to Increase Activists’ Jail Terms
• Why Does the Myanmar Military Rebuff the Work of the Constitutional Amendment Committee?
• Myanmar’s AA Rebel Group ‘Cannot Guarantee Safety’ of Detainees in Its Custody
• N. Korean Leader Kim Presides Over 2nd Day of Key Party Meeting
• City Dwellers Find Simpler Life in Rural China Commune
• Tourists Stay Away From Taj Mahal, Other Indian Attractions as Protests Flare

China Quietly Pushing Myanmar to Back Its Development Plan for Irrawaddy River Posted: 30 Dec 2019 07:52 AM PST China seeks to develop the Irrawaddy River as a safe, cheap link from Yunnan to the Indian Ocean; local critics fear the impact on the economy and the river itself.

Court Rejects Bid by Myanmar’s Kayah State Govt to Increase Activists’ Jail Terms Posted: 30 Dec 2019 05:11 AM PST Loikaw District Court rejects Kayah State govt's appeal seeking harsher sentences for Karenni youth activists jailed for criticizing officials over Gen. Aung San statue.

Why Does the Myanmar Military Rebuff the Work of the Constitutional Amendment Committee? Posted: 30 Dec 2019 04:46 AM PST Rejecting the NLD and ethnic parties' constitutional amendment process, the Myanmar military has gone its own way on charter change, submitting proposals independently.

Myanmar’s AA Rebel Group ‘Cannot Guarantee Safety’ of Detainees in Its Custody Posted: 30 Dec 2019 12:41 AM PST After death of detained NLD township leader, the Arakan Army says the military situation in Rakhine makes it impossible to guarantee the safety of those in its custody.

N. Korean Leader Kim Presides Over 2nd Day of Key Party Meeting Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:34 PM PST North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presides over second day of ruling party meeting on "crucial issues" as Pyongyang's deadline for progress in talks with US looms.

City Dwellers Find Simpler Life in Rural China Commune Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:24 PM PST China's megacities have drawn hundreds of millions of people from rural villages in search of jobs, but an emerging trend is seeing people move in the opposite direction.

Tourists Stay Away From Taj Mahal, Other Indian Attractions as Protests Flare Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:12 PM PST About 200,000 tourists have canceled or delayed trips to the Taj Mahal in the past two weeks due to deadly protests over a new citizenship law, Indian authorities say.

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‘Principles Should Take Precedence Over Details in Charter Reform’ Posted: 27 Dec 2019 08:00 PM PST An expert on constitutional reform tells The Irrawaddy the Charter Amendment Committee needs to focus on basic principles if charter change is to be meaningful.

The Most Popular Stories of 2019 Posted: 27 Dec 2019 06:30 PM PST The Irrawaddy presents a compilation of our most-viewed features, analyses, commentaries and lifestyle articles from 2019.

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• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Praises ‘Enchanting’ Works by Celebrated Myanmar Artists
• AA Abducts Mytel’s Rakhine Boss, Driver, Myanmar Military Says
• Myanmar’s Movers and Shakers of 2019
• AA, Myanmar Military Blame Each Other for Death of Local NLD Chief in Rakhine
• Japan Backs Myanmar’s Claim That No Genocide Occurred in Rakhine State
• The Day the Widow of Myanmar’s National Hero Died
• Japanese Govt Hid Knowledge of 2 Abductees Living in N.Korea
• Political, Economic Challenges to Test Thai Government in 2020

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Praises ‘Enchanting’ Works by Celebrated Myanmar Artists Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:08 AM PST State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attended the opening of the 'Hay Manda' art exhibition in Yangon on Thursday and praised the works on display as 'enchanting'.

AA Abducts Mytel’s Rakhine Boss, Driver, Myanmar Military Says Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:01 AM PST The Myanmar military said the Arakan Army has abducted the Rakhine State director of military-backed telecom operator Mytel, along with his driver.

Myanmar’s Movers and Shakers of 2019 Posted: 27 Dec 2019 04:25 AM PST The Irrawaddy looks back at the people and issues that dominated the headlines in 2019.

AA, Myanmar Military Blame Each Other for Death of Local NLD Chief in Rakhine Posted: 27 Dec 2019 01:32 AM PST The Myanmar military has rejected a claim by the Arakan Army that an NLD official in the ethnic armed group's custody died as the result of a Tatmadaw artillery strike.

Japan Backs Myanmar’s Claim That No Genocide Occurred in Rakhine State Posted: 27 Dec 2019 12:50 AM PST Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Maruyama says the Myanmar military did not commit, or intend to commit, genocide in Rakhine State.

The Day the Widow of Myanmar’s National Hero Died Posted: 26 Dec 2019 10:44 PM PST On this day in 1988, Daw Khin Kyi, the widow of national hero Gen. Aung San, died, causing dilemmas for the ruling generals.

Japanese Govt Hid Knowledge of 2 Abductees Living in N.Korea Posted: 26 Dec 2019 10:35 PM PST Japanese Prime Minister Abe approved 2014 decision not to reveal knowledge that two citizens abducted by N.Korea were alive in Pyongyang.

Political, Economic Challenges to Test Thai Government in 2020 Posted: 26 Dec 2019 09:54 PM PST Thai PM confident his civilian government will complete its term, but his multiparty cabinet and the opposition pose new challenges for the former junta chief.

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The Day Myanmar’s Modern Military First Took Shape Posted: 26 Dec 2019 03:42 AM PST On this day in 1941, Gen. Aung San led the 30 Comrades in establishing the Burma Independence Army, which would throw off colonial and fascist rule.

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• 37 Civilians Sued by MPs for Criticism Since NLD Took Power
• Three Get Bail in Trial for Myanmar Comedian’s Death
• Myanmar Garment Workers Continue Strike, Demand Regional Minister Resign
• Gallstones Force Myanmar Minister to Take Time Off
• Chinese Man Jailed for Throwing Ink on Drape at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine
• Mozzarella and Ribs: A Match Made in Heaven at James Cheese Myanmar
• ‘Grass’ or ‘VIP’? How Rural Vietnamese Make the Treacherous Journey to Europe
• Young Democrats Shake Up Pro-Beijing Stronghold in Hong Kong
• Modi’s Party Loses Indian State Election Amid Protests Over Citizenship Law

37 Civilians Sued by MPs for Criticism Since NLD Took Power Posted: 24 Dec 2019 05:26 AM PST A new civil society report says members of Parliament have sued 37 civilians for voicing criticisms since the National League for Democracy came to power in March 2016.

Three Get Bail in Trial for Myanmar Comedian’s Death Posted: 24 Dec 2019 04:45 AM PST A Yangon court has granted bail to three suspects in the trial over the beating death of well-known comedian Aung Yell Htwe on New Year's Eve in 2017.

Myanmar Garment Workers Continue Strike, Demand Regional Minister Resign Posted: 24 Dec 2019 03:07 AM PST Over 1,000 garment workers protested in Ayeyarwady Region Sunday, calling on a regional labor minister to resign as they continue a strike for better pay and conditions.

Gallstones Force Myanmar Minister to Take Time Off Posted: 24 Dec 2019 02:54 AM PST Commerce Minister Dr. Than Myint has been off work for most of this month with gallstones and there is no indication when he will return.

Chinese Man Jailed for Throwing Ink on Drape at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine Posted: 24 Dec 2019 02:11 AM PST A Japanese court has sentenced a Chinese man to 14 months in prison for vandalizing a drape at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, where war criminals are among those honored.

Mozzarella and Ribs: A Match Made in Heaven at James Cheese Myanmar Posted: 24 Dec 2019 02:10 AM PST James Cheese Back Ribs, the South Korean chain known for its pork ribs and mozzarella combination, has opened its first outlet in Yangon.

‘Grass’ or ‘VIP’? How Rural Vietnamese Make the Treacherous Journey to Europe Posted: 23 Dec 2019 10:21 PM PST For Vietnamese migrants trying to get to Europe, people-smugglers offer different levels of service at vastly different prices, but the risks are always high.

Young Democrats Shake Up Pro-Beijing Stronghold in Hong Kong Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:50 PM PST In November's polls, voters in Hong Kong's historically pro-China 'Little Shanghai' district handed victories to young pro-democratic candidates in four of five seats.

Modi’s Party Loses Indian State Election Amid Protests Over Citizenship Law Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:08 PM PST Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP concedes defeat in Jharkhand state election amid a deadly wave of protests against a new citizenship law deemed anti-Muslim.

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• Protesters Call for Action Against Police for Revealing Toddler Rape Victim’s Identity
• Head of Myanmar Catholic Church Calls for Int’l Understanding of Country’s Struggles
• UN Honors Myanmar Women’s Rights Activist
• Int’l Media Shows Lack of Fairness, Ignores State Counselor’s Message to the ICJ
• Myanmar Police Seize Nearly 40 Million Kyats in Counterfeit Bills in Mandalay
• Myanmar Military Slams NLD ‘Tyranny’ on Charter Change Committee
• Hong Kong Braces for Protests Over Christmas Holidays
• Indian PM Defends Citizenship Law After Protests Turn Deadly
• The Day Imperial Japanese Bombers Rained Fire on Yangon
• Myanmar’s Second Political Women’s Group Was Established 100 Years Ago Today

Protesters Call for Action Against Police for Revealing Toddler Rape Victim’s Identity Posted: 23 Dec 2019 06:48 AM PST Hundreds of people marched in Yangon to demand legal action against police officers who revealed the identity of the toddler victim in the 'Victoria' rape case.

Head of Myanmar Catholic Church Calls for Int’l Understanding of Country’s Struggles Posted: 23 Dec 2019 05:59 AM PST In his Christmas address Saturday, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo called on the international community to understand Myanmar's challenges around democracy and security.

UN Honors Myanmar Women’s Rights Activist Posted: 23 Dec 2019 05:32 AM PST Ma May Sabe Phyu, a longtime women's rights activist from Myanmar, has won the United Nations Development Program's N-Peace Award.

Int’l Media Shows Lack of Fairness, Ignores State Counselor’s Message to the ICJ Posted: 23 Dec 2019 04:28 AM PST Too busy writing stories about a 'fallen icon', the world's media ignored Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's message that accountability for the Rohingya crisis should begin at home.

Myanmar Police Seize Nearly 40 Million Kyats in Counterfeit Bills in Mandalay Posted: 23 Dec 2019 02:59 AM PST Police in Mandalay have arrested five people found in possession of nearly 40 million kyats in fake bills and opened a case against them for counterfeiting currency.

Myanmar Military Slams NLD ‘Tyranny’ on Charter Change Committee Posted: 22 Dec 2019 11:32 PM PST Military MPs have filed a formal complaint over the Charter Amendment Committee, saying it is no longer representative of Parliament and accusing the NLD of 'tyranny'.

Hong Kong Braces for Protests Over Christmas Holidays Posted: 22 Dec 2019 09:23 PM PST In Hong Kong, protests are planned throughout the week, including demonstrations in five shopping malls on Christmas eve.

Indian PM Defends Citizenship Law After Protests Turn Deadly Posted: 22 Dec 2019 09:02 PM PST Indian PM Modi denies citizenship law is anti-Muslim, leads rally in New Delhi as opposition protests turn deadly.

The Day Imperial Japanese Bombers Rained Fire on Yangon Posted: 22 Dec 2019 06:41 PM PST On this day in 1941, about 3,000 Yangon residents were killed as Japanese aircraft unleashed the first-ever bombing raid on the city.

Myanmar’s Second Political Women’s Group Was Established 100 Years Ago Today Posted: 22 Dec 2019 05:30 PM PST On this day in 1919, anti-colonial Burmese women leaders founded the Darna Thukha, an organization that campaigned against British colonial rule for over a decade.

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