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• Myanmar Uses New Test Kits to Intensify COVID-19 Containment Strategy
• Myanmar’s Military Blames Karen National Union for Soldier Deaths
•  ‘Vocabulary Crisis’ Creates Yet Another Hurdle for Myanmar’s Federalism
• The Day When a US President Praised a Student From Myanmar
• Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Indicted for Mask Protest
• 600 Million Trips May Be Made in China for Eight-Day Holiday Amid Pandemic

Myanmar Uses New Test Kits to Intensify COVID-19 Containment Strategy Posted: 01 Oct 2020 06:51 AM PDT Myanmar's health authorities say rapid coronavirus tests will allow hospitals to free up numerous beds.

Myanmar’s Military Blames Karen National Union for Soldier Deaths Posted: 01 Oct 2020 02:49 AM PDT The KNU has denied involvement in the killing of two troops and the boobytrapping of their bodies.

‘Vocabulary Crisis’ Creates Yet Another Hurdle for Myanmar’s Federalism Posted: 01 Oct 2020 01:55 AM PDT Will federal units be drafting 'state constitutions' or 'state laws'? That's the latest hang-up.

The Day When a US President Praised a Student From Myanmar Posted: 01 Oct 2020 12:58 AM PDT Dr. Shaw Loo returned to Myanmar in 1867 after years of study in the US. He was the first Burmese citizen to study in the country.

Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Indicted for Mask Protest Posted: 30 Sep 2020 11:11 PM PDT A court in Hong Kong has indicted activist Joshua Wong for violating an anti-mask law last year; he accuses the government of trying to curtail his political activities.

600 Million Trips May Be Made in China for Eight-Day Holiday Amid Pandemic Posted: 30 Sep 2020 11:00 PM PDT Domestic tourism is thriving during China's ongoing eight-day holiday, demonstrating the extent to which the country has brought COVID-19 under control.

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• UN Rapporteur: Finding the Truth or Furthering False Narratives in Myanmar?
• Myanmar’s Military Claim Dead Suspect Was Arakan Army Sergeant
• Controversial Head of Myanmar’s ‘Rose Party’ Arrested on Fugitive Warrant
• Global COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 1 Million
• Thailand Extends State of Emergency, Allows Some Foreign Tourists
• Trump, Biden Clash Over Pandemic in First US Presidential Debate

UN Rapporteur: Finding the Truth or Furthering False Narratives in Myanmar? Posted: 30 Sep 2020 04:40 AM PDT Incoming UN special rapporteur on human rights Thomas Andrews' ties to Fortify Rights—a group whose reporting on Myanmar has been discredited—are cause for concern.

Myanmar’s Military Claim Dead Suspect Was Arakan Army Sergeant Posted: 30 Sep 2020 04:10 AM PDT Myanmar's armed forces are accused of torturing another civilian to death in Mrauk-U, Rakhine State, with the Arakan National Party saying deaths in custody must end.

Controversial Head of Myanmar’s ‘Rose Party’ Arrested on Fugitive Warrant Posted: 29 Sep 2020 11:54 PM PDT UDP chairman Michael Kyaw Myint was arrested Monday night following reports he escaped from prison in the '90s and had unscrupulous financial dealings.

Global COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 1 Million Posted: 29 Sep 2020 11:15 PM PDT The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 now exceeds 1 million, with more than 33 million infections, according to a US university tally.

Thailand Extends State of Emergency, Allows Some Foreign Tourists Posted: 29 Sep 2020 10:45 PM PDT Thailand has extended its COVID-19 state of emergency for a month, though some special tour groups on chartered flights will now be allowed to enter the country.

Trump, Biden Clash Over Pandemic in First US Presidential Debate Posted: 29 Sep 2020 10:27 PM PDT Amid repeated interruptions from his opponent, Joe Biden said Donald Trump had failed to produce a plan to fight COVID-19, in their first debate ahead of the US election.

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• Myanmar Launches Election App to Keep Voters Informed
• Yangon Health Official Vows ‘All-Out Battle’ Against COVID-19
• Myanmar’s Election a High-Stakes Game in War-Torn Rakhine State
• G-20 Summit in November to Go Online Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
• India’s Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Top 6 Million

Myanmar Launches Election App to Keep Voters Informed Posted: 29 Sep 2020 05:25 AM PDT The mVoter 2020 app aims to keep voters informed about potential disruption as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Yangon Health Official Vows ‘All-Out Battle’ Against COVID-19 Posted: 29 Sep 2020 04:48 AM PDT The vice chairman of Yangon's COVID-19 committee said all city residents must observe prevention guidelines; the city is preparing more facilities as testing increases.

Myanmar’s Election a High-Stakes Game in War-Torn Rakhine State Posted: 29 Sep 2020 04:09 AM PDT Will politicians help the public imagine new post-election democratic possibilities in the wake of violence and COVID-19?

G-20 Summit in November to Go Online Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Posted: 28 Sep 2020 10:25 PM PDT Saudi Arabia, which currently holds the presidency of the G-20, said the group's leaders' summit would be held online in November due to COVID-19 concerns.

India’s Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Top 6 Million Posted: 28 Sep 2020 10:03 PM PDT India's total coronavirus cases have passed 6 million with more than 95,500 deaths—second only to the US in both categories.

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• Myanmar Health Official Warns of Political Campaign as COVID-19 Cases Exceed 10,000
• Leader of Myanmar’s Top Shan Party Resigns in Shock Announcement
• Myanmar Govt Vows to ‘Build Back Better’ With Latest COVID-19 Recovery Plans
• Bangladesh Deploys Troops on Myanmar’s Border
• North Korea Accuses South of Intrusion in Search for National’s Body

Myanmar Health Official Warns of Political Campaign as COVID-19 Cases Exceed 10,000 Posted: 28 Sep 2020 06:01 AM PDT The campaign for the November general election is endangering lives, according to a health ministry disease specialist as the coronavirus death toll reaches 226.

Leader of Myanmar’s Top Shan Party Resigns in Shock Announcement Posted: 28 Sep 2020 05:02 AM PDT Just weeks before the election, SNLD chairman Khun Htun Oo has announced his resignation; party leaders have declined to accept it as they ponder their next move.

Myanmar Govt Vows to ‘Build Back Better’ With Latest COVID-19 Recovery Plans Posted: 28 Sep 2020 03:34 AM PDT Minister U Thaung Tun said the government has put together a medium- to long-term economic recovery plan based on promoting investment in sustainable industries.

Bangladesh Deploys Troops on Myanmar’s Border Posted: 28 Sep 2020 02:06 AM PDT Bangladeshi deployments appear to be in response to increased activity by Myanmar's military along the border, saying it is cracking down on "terror" groups.

North Korea Accuses South of Intrusion in Search for National’s Body Posted: 27 Sep 2020 10:07 PM PDT Pyongyang has accused South Korea of intruding into its territory while searching for a man killed by N. Korean troops and warned of heightened tensions.

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• Years On, Family Still Demands Answers in Slain Japanese Journalist’s Death
• Where There’s Struggle, There’s Hope
• The Day Gen. Aung San Visited His Future Assassin in Hospital

Years On, Family Still Demands Answers in Slain Japanese Journalist’s Death Posted: 26 Sep 2020 11:17 PM PDT To mark the 13th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, The Irrawaddy revisits this 2017 story on the aftermath of the death of a Japanese journalist covering the event.

Where There’s Struggle, There’s Hope Posted: 26 Sep 2020 09:40 PM PDT To mark the 13th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution this month, The Irrawaddy revisits this commentary on the power of hope from November 2007.

The Day Gen. Aung San Visited His Future Assassin in Hospital Posted: 26 Sep 2020 07:51 PM PDT On this day in 1946, Gen. Aung San visited the bedside of political foe U Saw, who had survived an attempt on his life; months later, U Saw plotted the general's death.

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• Saffron Revolution: A Rangoon Diary
• The Power Behind the Robe
• Election 2020: The Week in Review
• Irrawaddy Business Roundup
• The Day Myanmar’s Elected Prime Minister Handed Over Power

Saffron Revolution: A Rangoon Diary Posted: 25 Sep 2020 09:30 PM PDT To mark the 13th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, The Irrawaddy revisits this 2007 account of the protests and bloody crackdown by photojournalist Thierry Falise.

The Power Behind the Robe Posted: 25 Sep 2020 08:30 PM PDT To mark the 13th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, The Irrawaddy revisits this analysis of the political power of the monkhood first published in October 2007.

Election 2020: The Week in Review Posted: 25 Sep 2020 07:45 PM PDT This week, the UEC refused to delay the election, the 'Rose Party' came into the spotlight, and an early date for migrants voting overseas was set.

Irrawaddy Business Roundup Posted: 25 Sep 2020 07:30 PM PDT This week Myanmar's authorities continued to dig deep into reserves to help firms struggling with COVID-19 while the ban on international flights was extended.

The Day Myanmar’s Elected Prime Minister Handed Over Power Posted: 25 Sep 2020 06:30 PM PDT On this day in 1958, the democratically elected government handed power over to Myanmar's military in the wake of civil strife.

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• Myanmar Military Begins Treating Civilian COVID-19 Patients as Govt Facilities Struggle to Cope
• Many Myanmar Migrants in Thailand To Be Denied Vote as Extra Polling Stations Ruled Out
• Chinese Companies Flocking to Southern Myanmar’s Industrial Complex Megaproject
• Rakhine Villagers Defy COVID-19 Lockdown to Flee Myanmar’s Military Offensive
• Myanmar Reports Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in a Day
• Clothing Factories Forced to Close in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region After COVID-19 Cases
• Westerner Behind the Wheel
• Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Arrested for 2019 Mask Protest
• The Day the Leader of a Historic Challenge to British Rule Died

Myanmar Military Begins Treating Civilian COVID-19 Patients as Govt Facilities Struggle to Cope Posted: 25 Sep 2020 07:11 AM PDT The Tatmadaw has admitted 150 civilian COVID-19 patients at a military medical center in Yangon as government facilities struggle to cope with the soaring caseload.

Many Myanmar Migrants in Thailand To Be Denied Vote as Extra Polling Stations Ruled Out Posted: 25 Sep 2020 06:32 AM PDT Many Myanmar migrants in Thailand won't be able to vote in the upcoming election, as polling stations outside Bangkok and Chiang Mai have been ruled out due to COVID-19.

Chinese Companies Flocking to Southern Myanmar’s Industrial Complex Megaproject Posted: 25 Sep 2020 03:44 AM PDT Chinese investors are far outpacing their Japanese and Thai counterparts in proposing projects for the $8-billion Dawei Special Economic Zone in Tanintharyi Region.

Rakhine Villagers Defy COVID-19 Lockdown to Flee Myanmar’s Military Offensive Posted: 25 Sep 2020 02:39 AM PDT Nearly 3,000 villagers have fled their homes after naval shelling and the threat of military raids in response to alleged action by the Arakan Army.

Myanmar Reports Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in a Day Posted: 25 Sep 2020 02:30 AM PDT Twenty deaths were reported in a single day in Myanmar as Yangon, at the center of the outbreak, looks for a different strategy.

Clothing Factories Forced to Close in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region After COVID-19 Cases Posted: 25 Sep 2020 02:20 AM PDT Four staff in Pathein factories have tested positive for coronavirus, forcing a two-week closure for all garment operations across the region.

Westerner Behind the Wheel Posted: 25 Sep 2020 01:03 AM PDT In the sixth and final installment of his series on driving outside Yangon, Oliver Hargreave visits sacred pagodas and majestic palaces in the Mon heartland and Bago.

Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Arrested for 2019 Mask Protest Posted: 24 Sep 2020 10:12 PM PDT Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was arrested Thursday for demonstrating last year against a law that aimed to prevent pro-democracy protesters from concealing their faces.

The Day the Leader of a Historic Challenge to British Rule Died Posted: 24 Sep 2020 07:00 PM PDT On this day 77 years ago Myanmar lost Thakin Pho Hla Gyi, a pivotal figure in the struggle for independence and workers' rights, to cancer at the age of just 35.

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• Violence Erupts Shortly After Myanmar Political Parties Hit Campaign Trail
• Staff Test COVID-19 Positive at Hotel in Myanmar’s Second-Biggest City
• Myanmar Overtakes Malaysia’s COVID-19 Death Toll
• China Taking Increasingly Aggressive Posture in Border Row With India
• Thai Health Authorities Keeping a Close Eye on Myanmar
• Karen Ethnic Affairs Minister Candidates in Myanmar’s Yangon Square Off in Online Debate
• Indonesia to Start ‘Food Estate’ Project Despite Criticism
• Fujifilm May Seek Approval for COVID-19 Drug Next Month

Violence Erupts Shortly After Myanmar Political Parties Hit Campaign Trail Posted: 24 Sep 2020 06:56 AM PDT So far, this year's campaign period has seen more election-related violence than the previous poll, including vandalism, rioting and intimidation of an election official.

Staff Test COVID-19 Positive at Hotel in Myanmar’s Second-Biggest City Posted: 24 Sep 2020 04:29 AM PDT A Mandalay regional lawmaker has dismissed rumors that the 23 members of female staff were masseurs.

Myanmar Overtakes Malaysia’s COVID-19 Death Toll Posted: 24 Sep 2020 03:25 AM PDT One of Yangon's health chiefs says the infection rate in the city has fallen from around 500 per day to 300 during this week.

China Taking Increasingly Aggressive Posture in Border Row With India Posted: 24 Sep 2020 01:48 AM PDT Emerging reports of a Chinese troop buildup along its disputed border with India remind us of the region's bloody history.

Thai Health Authorities Keeping a Close Eye on Myanmar Posted: 24 Sep 2020 01:35 AM PDT The Thai Department of Disease Control has warned local businesses not to hire foreign workers after 592 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Myanmar on Wednesday.

Karen Ethnic Affairs Minister Candidates in Myanmar’s Yangon Square Off in Online Debate Posted: 24 Sep 2020 01:05 AM PDT Three candidates cover a wide range of issues while spelling out their differences of opinion.

Indonesia to Start ‘Food Estate’ Project Despite Criticism Posted: 23 Sep 2020 10:45 PM PDT Jakarta is proceeding with a controversial program to plant more crops to ensure food security; critics say the plan repeats the failed strategies of the past.

Fujifilm May Seek Approval for COVID-19 Drug Next Month Posted: 23 Sep 2020 10:24 PM PDT Japan's Fujifilm Holdings is considering seeking approval for use of its drug Avigan to treat COVID-19 as early as October after it successfully eased patients' symptoms.

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