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Police Officer Shot Dead in Hunt for Suspected Drug Dealer in Northern Rakhine

Published: 18/04/2018

Lieutenant Thein Shwe, the acting police chief of Rathedaung Township, was shot dead on Tuesday when ambushed while searching for a suspected drug dealer in the area. The post Police Officer Shot Dead ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Peace, Charter Reform Take Back Seat as Myanmar President Stresses Social Issues

Published: 18/04/2018

U Win Myint’s New Year’s address focuses on housing, corruption, land, drugs, funding for small business and other issues The post Peace, Charter Reform Take Back Seat as Myanmar President Stresses So ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
8,500 Released in Presidential Pardon, Including 36 Political Prisoners

Published: 18/04/2018

President U Win Myint also issued a decree that nullified the “conditional release” stipulated in Article 401 (1) for those convicted on political charges. The post 8,500 Released in Presidential Pard ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

Crime Down but Fatalities Up During Thingyan Water Festival, Police Say

Published: 18/04/2018

Official death toll put at 26 nationwide, but media, hospitals report higher numbers. The post Crime Down but Fatalities Up During Thingyan Water Festival, Police Say appeared first on The Irrawaddy ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Of Health Care and Management Malpractice

Published: 18/04/2018

The backlash to the health minister's recent remarks are a wakeup call to talk openly and honestly about the health care system's challenges and root problems. The post Of Health Care and Management M ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Ongoing Offensives in Tanai Leave IDPs Trapped Between Warring Sides

Published: 18/04/2018

Some 2,000 Kachin remain displaced without sufficient food, as the Myanmar Army continues attacks against the KIA. The post Ongoing Offensives in Tanai Leave IDPs Trapped Between Warring Sides appeare ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

Thailand Taps Tourists to Fight Human Trafficking — and Keep the Country Smiling

Published: 18/04/2018

At Thai airports, banners greet visitors with warnings that human trafficking could "destroy" the country. A video flashes the message: "Keep Thailand the Land of Smiles for all." The post Thailand Ta ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Lucky for Some: Chinese City Launches Wind Power Lottery to Ease Grid Strains

Published: 18/04/2018

A lottery system to decide which wind projects will go ahead this year is a sign that grid constraints are forcing local governments to restrict capacity. The post Lucky for Some: Chinese City Launche ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Perpetual policy and its limited future as reforms stall

Published: 17/04/2018

Reforming Bumiputera policy is a colossal project both rival coalitions are reluctant to tackle. Yet the political consensus, while striving to transcend ethnic policies in rhetoric, misconstrues and ... Read more

Source: www.newmandala.org

Mrauk U: In the Shadow of the Rohingya Crisis

Published: 16/04/2018

Myanmar’s archaeological wonder is marred by the violence in Rakhine state. Read more

Source: thediplomat.com
Sabah and its GE14 deliverance from nationalised identity

Published: 15/04/2018

Sabah needs leaders and statesmen determined to solve its long overdue need for autonomy, without fear of injuring a federal government's pride. The post Sabah and its GE14 deliverance from nationalis ... Read more

Source: www.newmandala.org
Preserving a Musical Water Festival Tradition

Published: 14/04/2018

The Irrawaddy speaks with two generations of Thingyan Than Gyat lovers about the history and significance of the antiphonal chants and their efforts to keep the tradition alive. The post Preserving a ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

From the streets to the courtroom: judicial electoral contestation

Published: 14/04/2018

Bersih’s legal strategy to check on electoral integrity has exposed and revealed much about the redelineation process, testing the relationships between Malaysia’s political institutions. The post Fro ... Read more

Source: www.newmandala.org
Patriot, Lucky Spirit, Villain: Pol Pot Remembered

Published: 13/04/2018

In his final stronghold, the Khmer Rouge leader is remembered differently. Read more

Source: thediplomat.com
Zuckerberg Urged to Take Genuine Steps to Stop Use of FB to Spread Hate in Myanmar

Published: 12/04/2018

Local groups say Facebook CEO’s assurances are not sufficient, given country’s complex and unique characteristics The post Zuckerberg Urged to Take Genuine Steps to Stop Use of FB to Spread Hate in My ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

SSPP, Peace Commission to Hold Two-Party Talks

Published: 12/04/2018

Meeting planned for late April or early May, commission secretary says The post SSPP, Peace Commission to Hold Two-Party Talks appeared first on The Irrawaddy . Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Concerns Raised Over Public Display of Sacred Buddhist Relic

Published: 12/04/2018

Casket containing strand of Buddha’s hair removed to allow for repair of chamber at Botahtaung Pagoda The post Concerns Raised Over Public Display of Sacred Buddhist Relic appeared first on The Irrawa ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Wa Restaurant Brings Food From the Mountains to the Big City

Published: 12/04/2018

Never tried the spicy, herb-infused offerings from northern Shan state? Now’s your chance The post Wa Restaurant Brings Food From the Mountains to the Big City appeared first on The Irrawaddy . Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

President Orders Anti-Corruption Panel Not to Be Influenced by Powerful Figures

Published: 12/04/2018

Following up on vow to tackle graft, U Win Myint also urges Supreme Court judges to be impartial The post President Orders Anti-Corruption Panel Not to Be Influenced by Powerful Figures appeared first ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Tatmadaw Launches Major Offensive Against KIA Headquarters, Bases

Published: 12/04/2018

Air and ground forces deployed against Laiza, other bases in wake of Kachin Independence Army’s April 6 attack on Tatmadaw outpost The post Tatmadaw Launches Major Offensive Against KIA Headquarters, ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Mon Party Holds Meeting to Justify Ceasefire Deal, Get Feedback

Published: 12/04/2018

The NMSP wrapped up a three-day meeting on Wednesday to explain its reasons for signing the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement in February and to gather public feedback. The post Mon Party Holds Meeting t ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

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