Myanmar Advocates Paint Grim Picture on Anniversary of Human Rights Day
On the 70th anniversary of International Human Rights Day, advocates said Myanmar's rights record was deteriorating.
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Twitter Chief Attacked, Praised for Endorsing Travel to Myanmar
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Many in West say Jack Dorsey’s posts insensitive to plight of Rohingya; others praise him for viewing country on its own terms
A Human Rights Day When Myanmar’s Junta Lived Up to its Reputation
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As communities around the world hold events to mark Human Rights Day, The Irrawaddy revisits an article about the ill-fated student uprising of 1991 known as 10-D.
Auspicious Pyit Taing Htaung Toy Named Yangon Region’s Mascot
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A competition has been launched to choose the best mascot design, which will be displayed at government events and exhibitions and in popular locations around Yangon.
More Kachin Youths Charged Under Peaceful Assembly Law
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Three Kachin youths who held a demonstration in protest of the sentencing of three fellow activists on Friday have been charged under the same contentious law.
Top Leaders Warn Minister over ‘Extreme Faith’ Comments
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Thura U Aung Ko ordered to keep gov’t policy in mind following backlash from Muslim groups
NLD Dedicates Team to Monitor Party's Local Ministers, Lawmakers
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“It will see if the chief ministers and ministers are really working.... This will make us better prepared" for the 2020 elections, said U Zaw Myint Maung.
Military Officers Need Apt Experience For Civilian Posts, Govt Says
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The President’s Office has ordered that unqualified military officers may no longer be transferred to ministries under the control of the civilian government.
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A Human Rights Day When Myanmar’s Junta Lived Up to its Reputation
As communities around the world hold events to mark Human Rights Day, The Irrawaddy revisits an article about the ill-fated student uprising of 1991 known as 10-D.
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Myanmar Rubbing Salt into its Own Wounds
Amid mounting pressure from the international community, refusing to quash the unjust verdict of the three Kachin activists is wrong, writes analyst Joe
Information Minister Embraces the Propaganda Machine He Inherited
History suggests U Pe Myint’s assurances that state media will transparently report on the government’s activities are not to be believed.
U Than Shwe Shows His Hand
The reclusive former strongman continues to see a political role for himself and the military, which still takes cues from him.
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