The military’s spokesman, Major General Zaw Min Tun, tells The Irrawaddy that thousands of civilians could be quarantined on military land across Myanmar.
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COVID-19: The Facts About Myanmar’s ‘Second Wave’ and How Vaccines Work
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This week, The Irrawaddy talks with public health expert Dr. Sitt Naing about the ‘second wave’ of COVID-19, virus mutations and what we can expect from a vaccine.
Kokang Party Vows to Make ‘Friends With All’ if It Wins Seats in Myanmar’s Election
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The Shan State Kokang Democratic Party will field seven candidates in the Nov. 8 election; it vows to boost health and education in the Kokang Self-Administered Region.
Myanmar Election Commissioner: No Groups Will Be Disenfranchised
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UEC member U Myint Naing said plans are in place to ensure migrants, IDPs and returnees can vote on Nov. 8, but warned that urging others not to vote is against the law.
Myanmar Ruling Party Muslim Candidate Says Political Oppression Makes Her Stronger
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A veteran NLD member and survivor of the Depayin Massacre, Daw Win Mya Mya downplays her status as one of the few Muslim candidates, vowing to work for all if elected.
Politicians in Myanmar’s Rakhine Must Stop Fighting Each Other: Independent Candidate
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A female Rakhine lawmaker stuck between rivals in the Arakan National Party has been forced to run without any party’s backing.
'The Govt Must Handle It Decisively': Myanmar MP on Controversial China-Backed Development in Karen State
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Shwe Kokko New City, a joint project by a Hong Kong firm and the Karen Border Guard Force, has raised concerns over its social impact and the company's shady background.
Nation Building in Myanmar an ‘Ongoing Process’: Outgoing EU Ambassador
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Outgoing EU envoy Kristian Schmidt praised Myanmar people’s willingness to sacrifice for democracy and conceded the Rohingya issue dominates Western views of the country.
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WHO Country Chief Urges Myanmar to Sustain ‘Amazing’ COVID-19 Response
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Early mobilization of resources across many sectors of society has allowed Myanmar to manage COVID-19, but it’s too early to claim victory, the WHO’s representative said.
Escaping the City and Engaging with Myanmar’s Nature
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A new campsite in Bago Region says it wants to introduce Myanmar to top-class camping.
Europe’s Rich Continue to Buy Myanmar’s Illegal Teak: EIA
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Alec Dawson, a forestry campaigner at the Environmental Investigation Agency, tells The Irrawaddy that illegally logged teak continues to end up in European yachts.
Progress in Myanmar Will Require Patience: Outgoing US Ambassador Marciel
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US Ambassador Scot Marciel said the peace process faltered during his posting, but he leaves the country confident it has the human talent needed to reach its goals.
Taiwan’s Representative Vows to Help Myanmar Build Capacity to Fight COVID-19
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Taiwan’s representative in Myanmar talks to The Irrawaddy about Taipei’s success in fighting COVID-19 and offers his thoughts on the post-pandemic investment landscape.
Intensive contact tracing will be Prioritized: Yangon COVID-19 Response Committee
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U Naing Ngan Lin, committee member and Social Affairs Minister,tells The Irrawaddy that the city should be ready for more door-to-door health checks.
Kokang Party Vows to Make ‘Friends With All’ if It Wins Seats in Myanmar’s Election
Myanmar Election Commissioner: No Groups Will Be Disenfranchised
Myanmar Ruling Party Muslim Candidate Says Political Oppression Makes Her Stronger
Politicians in Myanmar’s Rakhine Must Stop Fighting Each Other: Independent Candidate
After Struggling for 20 years, Mon Newspaper in Myanmar Now Faces Fight to Survive
Nearly 90, Myanmar Painter Can’t Put Down the Brush
An Inside Look at Changes at the Formerly Military-Run GAD
‘Women in Leadership Positions Must Speak for All Women’