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The Irrawaddy, Monday, September 19, 2011
Today's Newsletter
Myitsone Controversy Sparks Discord in Naypyidaw
By WAI MOE
A government workshop on the Myitsone dam project sparks heated debate among hardliners and “reformers”—including President Thein Sein.
Fighting Continues in Kachin State
By KO HTWE
The latest clashes between the Kachin Independence Army and government troops claim casualties on both sides, as a truce remains elusive.
Security Tightened at Chinese Embassy
By SAI ZOM HSENG
Security was beefed up in front of the Chinese embassy in Rangoon on Monday morning after a rumor spread that it was to be the venue of a protest against the Myitsone Dam project.
US Congress Approves Burma Sanctions
By LALIT K JHA
The United States Congress has approved extending trade sanctions against Burma by one more year. The resolution is now passed to the White House.
Regional
Malaysia to Abolish Two Unpopular Security Laws
By EILEEN NG / AP WRITER
Malaysian leader Najib Razak is gearing up for early general elections with bold reforms to scrap two unpopular security laws and ease other civil rights, but critics warn the moves could be merely cosmetic.
Cambodian Leader Welcomes Thai Ex-PM Thaksin
By SOPHENG CHEANG / AP WRITER
Cambodia's leader welcomed exiled former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for talks Saturday, just two days after hosting Thaksin's sister, Thailand's current prime minister.
Strong Quake Hits India, Nepal; 16 Dead
By WASBIR HUSSAIN / AP WRITER
A strong earthquake shook northeastern India and Nepal, killing at least 16 people, damaging buildings and sending lawmakers in Nepal's capital running into the streets.
Opinion
Who and What is Zaw Min?
By AUNG LYNN HTUT
Burma’s minister for the Ministry of Electric Power-1, who recently declared that the heavily-criticized Myitsone Dam project will continue to completion, has show in the past that he has no regard for the lives of Burmese citizens.
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