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• India-Myanmar Military Ties Pay Dividends as Naga Rebels Return to Mainstream
• Myanmar’s New Parliament to Convene on Feb. 1
• Myanmar Rebel-Controlled Areas Carry Out Mass COVID-19 Testing
• Experts Warn of Backlash Against Chinese Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar
• Kirin to Continue Profit Denial to Myanmar Military Conglomerate
• Kim Jong Un Vows to Boost North Korea’s Defense Capabilities
• Twitter Locks Trump’s Account, Warns of ‘Permanent Suspension’
• US Congress Session to Certify Biden’s Election Win Thrown Into Chaos
• The Day Myanmar’s Independence Hero Met Pakistan’s Founder
• Pro-Myanmar Policies Must Guide Govt’s Handling of China’s BRI Projects

India-Myanmar Military Ties Pay Dividends as Naga Rebels Return to Mainstream Posted: 07 Jan 2021 04:51 AM PST Just months after India's top general visited Naypyitaw, NSCN (K) veteran Niki Sumi has returned to India from Sagaing and is reportedly engaging with the peace process.

Myanmar’s New Parliament to Convene on Feb. 1 Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:45 AM PST The second Union Parliament controlled by the National League for Democracy will meet for the first time on Feb. 1, the speakers of the two chambers announced.

Myanmar Rebel-Controlled Areas Carry Out Mass COVID-19 Testing Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:36 AM PST The United Wa State Army and National Democratic Alliance Army are trying to isolate coronavirus cases in their territories.

Experts Warn of Backlash Against Chinese Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:24 AM PST Opposition to Chinese BRI projects is likely to intensify in ethnic states due to the government's lack of transparency and failure to consult the affected communities.

Kirin to Continue Profit Denial to Myanmar Military Conglomerate Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:04 AM PST After a suspension of dividends to probe military funding claims, the Japanese brewer says an investigation ended inconclusively due to denial of information.

Kim Jong Un Vows to Boost North Korea’s Defense Capabilities Posted: 06 Jan 2021 09:33 PM PST Speaking at the first Workers' Party Congress since 2016, the North Korean leader said the country's defense capabilities would be placed at a 'much higher level'.

Twitter Locks Trump’s Account, Warns of ‘Permanent Suspension’ Posted: 06 Jan 2021 09:29 PM PST Following the storming of Congress by his supporters, the social media platform removed three tweets by Donald Trump for 'repeated and severe violations' of its policy.

US Congress Session to Certify Biden’s Election Win Thrown Into Chaos Posted: 06 Jan 2021 09:27 PM PST Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday, disrupting congressional certification of Joe Biden's presidential election victory.

The Day Myanmar’s Independence Hero Met Pakistan’s Founder Posted: 06 Jan 2021 06:00 PM PST General Aung San met Muslim League leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah in January 1947 before flying to London for talks on independence.

Pro-Myanmar Policies Must Guide Govt’s Handling of China’s BRI Projects Posted: 06 Jan 2021 05:30 PM PST When it comes to mega projects, Myanmar should not be a passive partner of China; Naypyitaw should be the one to propose plans and dictate their terms.

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• Myanmar Supreme Court to Decide Whether to Accept Ex-Generals’ Parties Challenges to President, UEC Chair
• Myanmar Appeals to Public to Help Fund Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccines
• Myanmar Villagers Flee Warring Ethnic Armies in Northern Shan State
• Woman Loses Leg in Landmine Blast in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
• Democrats Lead in One of Two US Senate Runoffs Crucial to Biden’s Agenda
• North Korea’s Ruling Party Holds First Congress in Five Years

Myanmar Supreme Court to Decide Whether to Accept Ex-Generals’ Parties Challenges to President, UEC Chair Posted: 06 Jan 2021 05:17 AM PST Two military-linked parties have applied to Myanmar's top court claiming that the Nov. 8 general election was marred by fraud.

Myanmar Appeals to Public to Help Fund Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccines Posted: 06 Jan 2021 04:54 AM PST The government has opened two bank accounts with initial deposits totaling $251 million and invited members of the public to contribute.

Myanmar Villagers Flee Warring Ethnic Armies in Northern Shan State Posted: 06 Jan 2021 03:28 AM PST Fighting between the Ta'ang National Liberation Army and Restoration Council of Shan State has driven hundreds of villagers from their homes.

Woman Loses Leg in Landmine Blast in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Posted: 05 Jan 2021 10:49 PM PST The woman, who also suffered facial injuries, was collecting wood on a mountainside in Kyauktaw, where unexploded ordnance remains a threat despite a lull in fighting.

Democrats Lead in One of Two US Senate Runoffs Crucial to Biden’s Agenda Posted: 05 Jan 2021 09:58 PM PST The Democratic Party was leading in one of two US Senate runoffs in Georgia late Tuesday, with the fate of Joe Biden's legislative plan hanging in the balance.

North Korea’s Ruling Party Holds First Congress in Five Years Posted: 05 Jan 2021 09:44 PM PST Leader Kim Jong Un reviewed the successes and failures of North Korea's most recent economic plan at the first Workers' Party gathering since 2016.

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• Myanmar Hopes to Vaccinate Health Staff in February
• UWSA to Enforce Lockdown in Wa Capital for COVID-19 Testing
• KBZ Bank Patron Receives Myanmar’s Highest Honor for Services to Country
• Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Unveils ‘New Peace Architecture’ Policy
• Myanmar’s NLD, Mon Unity Party Fail to Meet Due to Venue Dispute
• Japan, US to Boost Defense Ties With Europe in Indo-Pacific

Myanmar Hopes to Vaccinate Health Staff in February Posted: 05 Jan 2021 05:46 AM PST The authorities are looking to India and possibly China to supply coronavirus vaccines, although other countries are being contacted.

UWSA to Enforce Lockdown in Wa Capital for COVID-19 Testing Posted: 05 Jan 2021 03:46 AM PST Despite remaining coronavirus-free until November, Panghsang residents will be punished for leaving their homes after midnight on Wednesday.

KBZ Bank Patron Receives Myanmar’s Highest Honor for Services to Country Posted: 05 Jan 2021 03:45 AM PST U Aung Ko Win is the first businessman to receive the Thayay Sithu Medal of the Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha title for exemplary service to the country.

Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Unveils ‘New Peace Architecture’ Policy Posted: 05 Jan 2021 02:27 AM PST The government's new approach to negotiating peace aims for greater inclusiveness and to bring non-NCA signatories into the process, the State Counselor said.

Myanmar’s NLD, Mon Unity Party Fail to Meet Due to Venue Dispute Posted: 05 Jan 2021 12:20 AM PST The ruling party asked to meet at its HQ in Mawlamyine for security reasons, but the MUP insisted on a neutral venue for talks on building a democratic federal union.

Japan, US to Boost Defense Ties With Europe in Indo-Pacific Posted: 04 Jan 2021 09:21 PM PST Britain, France and Germany are among the countries planning to deploy naval vessels in Indo-Pacific waters this year amid increasing Chinese assertiveness in the region.

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The Day Myanmar’s Rebellious Prince Died in Exile Posted: 03 Jan 2021 05:30 PM PST Prince Saw Yan Paing devoted his life to ending British rule but he died in exile in China two years before independence day.

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• The Day Myanmar’s Independence Hero Met Nehru
• How Are Myanmar Migrants in Thailand Faring in the Face of COVID-19?
• Irrawaddy Business Roundup

The Day Myanmar’s Independence Hero Met Nehru Posted: 01 Jan 2021 07:00 PM PST General Aung San stopped in India on his way to discuss independence from British rule with the prime minister, Clement Attlee.

How Are Myanmar Migrants in Thailand Faring in the Face of COVID-19? Posted: 01 Jan 2021 06:30 PM PST Dateline Irrawaddy discusses the difficulties faced by legal and illegal immigrants from Myanmar during the second wave outbreak.

Irrawaddy Business Roundup Posted: 01 Jan 2021 06:30 PM PST This week saw a Korean desk open in Yangon to boost bilateral trade. Work is also due to start on the Thai-backed Amata Smart City.

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AA Frees Three Abducted NLD Members, Three Soldiers in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Posted: 01 Jan 2021 02:15 AM PST Observers welcomed the move as a further sign that both sides in the Rakhine conflict are serious about peace and said it raised hopes that canceled voting could be held.

A Quick Peek Into 2021 Posted: 31 Dec 2020 05:06 PM PST A second-term civilian government in Myanmar, a return to sanity in Washington and COVID-19 vaccines; 2021 offers us hope of better times, provided we act wisely.

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‘A New Normal’: Key Figures in Myanmar Reflect on 2020 Posted: 30 Dec 2020 07:53 PM PST The Irrawaddy asks prominent individuals in various walks of life about how the events of 2020 impacted them, the lessons they drew and their hopes for the coming year.

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• NLD Files Fraud Cases Against 17 Successful Candidates in Myanmar’s Election
• Ten Myanmar Women Who Inspired Us in 2020
• NLD Sends First Delegation to Discuss Federal Union with Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties
• The Most Popular Stories of 2020
• Myanmar’s NLD Again Calls on Arakan Army to Release Three Abducted Ex-Candidates
• Myanmar Views New Chinese Border Wall With Growing Unease
• Taiwan’s Second Locally Born Giant Panda Cub Makes Public Debut
• Coronavirus Variant Found in Britain Detected in US for First Time

NLD Files Fraud Cases Against 17 Successful Candidates in Myanmar’s Election Posted: 30 Dec 2020 06:49 AM PST The National League for Democracy says it is not concerned about the numerous complaints filed against its candidates by the Union Solidarity and Development Party.

Ten Myanmar Women Who Inspired Us in 2020 Posted: 30 Dec 2020 06:41 AM PST The Irrawaddy profiles 10 inspirational Myanmar women whose strength, passion, courage and creativity shone through in often dark times in 2020.

NLD Sends First Delegation to Discuss Federal Union with Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties Posted: 30 Dec 2020 02:45 AM PST Three senior National League for Democracy members are heading to Kachin State for talks with other parties.

The Most Popular Stories of 2020 Posted: 30 Dec 2020 02:37 AM PST The Irrawaddy takes a step back and presents a compilation of the year's most noteworthy stories as chosen by you, our readers. The following articles were the most read among the many features, commentaries, analyses, interviews and lifestyle pieces we published throughout 2020.

Myanmar’s NLD Again Calls on Arakan Army to Release Three Abducted Ex-Candidates Posted: 30 Dec 2020 01:12 AM PST Nothing has been heard from the trio, who were detained while campaigning in Rakhine State, in two and a half months; it is the party's third call for their release.

Myanmar Views New Chinese Border Wall With Growing Unease Posted: 30 Dec 2020 12:10 AM PST Friendship evolving into suspicion and mistrust on both sides of the border.

Taiwan’s Second Locally Born Giant Panda Cub Makes Public Debut Posted: 29 Dec 2020 09:43 PM PST People thronged Taipei Zoo on Tuesday to catch a glimpse of Yuan Bao, Taiwan's second locally born panda cub.

Coronavirus Variant Found in Britain Detected in US for First Time Posted: 29 Dec 2020 09:39 PM PST Officials in Colorado announced the US' first detection of a potentially more infectious strain of the coronavirus that has already been detected in Britain.

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• Buddhist Nationalist Protest Prompts Calls to Take Action for Breaching COVID-19 Restrictions
• Myanmar-China Relations: 2020 Review
• Myanmar’s Daily COVID-19 Infections Fall Below 1,000
•  Myanmar Military Proxy Party Files Nearly 200 Election Fraud Claims
• Thailand Can’t Afford to Leave Myanmar Migrants Behind in COVID-19 Fight
• Japan Gave Intel on China’s Crackdown on Uyghurs to US, Britain
• Indonesia to Close Border to All Foreign Nationals From New Year

Buddhist Nationalist Protest Prompts Calls to Take Action for Breaching COVID-19 Restrictions Posted: 29 Dec 2020 07:59 AM PST More than 200 Buddhist nationalists gathered in support of Myanmar's military in central Yangon in defiance of coronavirus restrictions.

Myanmar-China Relations: 2020 Review Posted: 29 Dec 2020 03:12 AM PST Throughout 2020, Beijing sought to ensure its BRI plans did not fall off Myanmar's radar screen amid COVID-19. The Irrawaddy looks at the year in bilateral relations.

Myanmar’s Daily COVID-19 Infections Fall Below 1,000 Posted: 29 Dec 2020 02:10 AM PST The government's disease chief says the public must continue to abide by coronavirus restrictions during new year celebrations.

Myanmar Military Proxy Party Files Nearly 200 Election Fraud Claims Posted: 29 Dec 2020 12:59 AM PST The Union Solidarity and Development Party says democracy is being undermined in Myanmar by biased election handling.

Thailand Can’t Afford to Leave Myanmar Migrants Behind in COVID-19 Fight Posted: 28 Dec 2020 10:43 PM PST Thais won't be safe until migrant workers are safe. Guarantees that nobody will be detained when they report for testing, regardless of work status, are a good start.

Japan Gave Intel on China’s Crackdown on Uyghurs to US, Britain Posted: 28 Dec 2020 09:37 PM PST A recent ratcheting up of US criticism of China's treatment of its Uyghur population was based on intelligence provided to Western powers by Tokyo.

Indonesia to Close Border to All Foreign Nationals From New Year Posted: 28 Dec 2020 09:14 PM PST To keep out a new, more infectious strain of the coronavirus, Indonesia has sealed its borders to all but diplomats for the coming fortnight.

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