Police File Charges Against Kachin Protest Leader
BURMA

Police File Charges Against Kachin Protest Leader

Death Toll Rises in Arakan State Manhunt
BURMA

Death Toll Rises in Arakan State Manhunt

Construction Projects by Rangoon’s Inya Lake Suspended
BURMA

Construction Projects by Rangoon’s Inya Lake Suspended

Can Rangoon’s Traffic Woes be Solved?
FEATURES

Can Rangoon’s Traffic Woes be Solved?

MULTIMEDIA
BURMA »

49 Kachin Detained by Burma Army, Accused of KIA Links

By   49 Kachin Detained by Burma Army, Accused of KIA Links

The 45 men and four women were arrested while traveling and are accused of attending a Kachin Independence Army military training.

President’s Office Vows to ‘Counter’ Arakan Attacks; Locals Call for an End to Violence

By   President’s Office Vows to ‘Counter’ Arakan Attacks; Locals Call for an End to Violence

President’s Office releases a statement on the reported confessions of suspects in police attacks, as locals flee, meeting UN reps in Sittwe.  

Over 100 Teachers Evacuated From Border Town in Northern Arakan State

By   Over 100 Teachers Evacuated From Border Town in Northern Arakan State

Teachers are being airlifted from near the Bangladesh border after fatal attacks on police posts followed by a manhunt leave dozens killed.

Arakan State Unrest Heightens Political Concerns

By   Arakan State Unrest Heightens Political Concerns

Lawmakers urge concerned actors to proceed in line with the rule of law.

ASIA »

Thailand Wakes to Uncertainty, Grief Without King Bhumipol

By   Thailand Wakes to Uncertainty, Grief Without King Bhumipol

Most people in the capital and in towns across the country dress in black on government holiday for mourning but shops open for business.

Thai King Bhumibol, World’s Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies: Palace

By   Thai King Bhumibol, World’s Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies: Palace

Ascending the throne in 1946, the king was regarded as a pillar of stability during decades of political upheaval and rapid development.

Thai King’s Medical Condition Has ‘Overall Not Yet Stabilized’: Palace

By   Thai King’s Medical Condition Has ‘Overall Not Yet Stabilized’: Palace

The health of Thailand’s 88-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej, has “overall not yet stabilized,” the palace says.

Buddhist Monks Lead Commemoration of 1976 Thai Massacre 

By   Buddhist Monks Lead Commemoration of 1976 Thai Massacre 

Monks, survivors, mourners and activists gather to mark the 40th anniversary of police massacre of scores of university students at a peaceful protest.

BUSINESS »

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (October 15)

By   The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (October 15)

A Burma-China oil hiccup, anticipated economic policy detail, another Singapore partnership, and low scores on transparency and illicit trade.

Govt’s Foreign Investment Policy to be Released this Month

By   Govt’s Foreign Investment Policy to be Released this Month

The revamped Myanmar Investment Law has been passed by both houses of parliament but needs to be signed by President U Htin Kyaw.

Military Officials, Cronies Released from US Blacklist

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Burma’s former dictator Snr-Gen Than Shwe among individuals removed from US Treasury blacklist after lifting of Burma sanctions.

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (October 8)

By   The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (October 8)

A shuttered border, gas for Bangladesh, a new stock exchange listing, Burma-Thai money transfers, and another Burma-China private partnership.

INTERVIEW »

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘Only By Appointing Special Envoys Will Engagement With China Work’

By   Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘Only By Appointing Special Envoys Will Engagement With China Work’

On this week’s Dateline Irrawaddy U Maung Maung Soe and U Aung Thu Nyein discuss Burma’s peace process with The Irrawaddy’s Burmese editor Ye Ni.

Desmond Ball Unbound

By   Desmond Ball Unbound

Professor Desmond Ball, expert on military intelligence, Burma, Asia-Pacific security issues and nuclear strategy, died on Wednesday, October 12.

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘Abuse of Human Dignity Should Not Be Accepted’

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Irrawaddy Burmese editor Ye Ni talks to Ko Swe Win, chief report at Myanmar Now, about an investigative report he produced about the torture of

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘We Can’t Expect to See Results Overnight’

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As the US pledges to lift sanctions, The Irrawaddy senior reporter Kyaw Hsu Mon talks to MKT Construction Co. chairman U Myo Mint and economist

FEATURE »

Mongla: ‘the Wildlife Trafficking Capital of the World’

By   Mongla: ‘the Wildlife Trafficking Capital of the World’

Despite its visibility, wildlife crime persists unchecked in Southeast Asia. What can be done to stem the illegal trade?

Can Rangoon’s Traffic Woes be Solved?

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Through an improved bus network and a new computerized traffic control system, the government hopes to cut congestion by 40 percent.

Promises Unmet for Workers in Thai Shrimp Industry

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Despite international pressure over human trafficking in the seafood trade, Thailand is failing to reform the fish processing industry and compensate victims of slavery

Three Arrested in Rangoon Tailor Abuse Case

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Three members of a family accused of human trafficking and abuse at a downtown Rangoon tailoring shop are arrested and detained

SPORTS »

Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

By   Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

A football final, a lethwei world championship, charity events and art exhibitions—all in Rangoon this week, as picked by The Irrawaddy.

Burmese Climbers Summit Everest

By   Burmese Climbers Summit Everest

Two Burmese mountaineers summit Mount Everest, becoming the first climbers from the country to reach the peak of the world’s tallest mountain.  

Bangkok Temple Now a Venerated Site for Leicester City Fans

By   Bangkok Temple Now a Venerated Site for Leicester City Fans

Tucked in the Chinatown area of Bangkok is a Buddhist temple that has turned overnight into a venerated site for Leicester City’s Thai fans.

Burmese Trio Readies for History-Making Everest Bid

By   Burmese Trio Readies for History-Making Everest Bid

A trio of climbers hopes to become the first Burmese nationals to summit the world’s tallest peak, a climb expected to take over two months.