Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


ASEAN’s Responsibility Is to the People of Myanmar, Not the Generals

Posted: 24 Feb 2021 07:09 AM PST

Protecting the Tatmadaw's ruthless generals as they oppress their own people is a tradition among Southeast Asian leaders; sadly, little appears to have changed.

Australia Demands Immediate Release of Detained Myanmar Government Adviser

Posted: 24 Feb 2021 06:55 AM PST

Australia has condemned violence against protesters and wants answers over the fate of its national, Professor Sean Turnell. 

Myanmar Protesters Call ASEAN Not to Endorse Military Regime

Posted: 24 Feb 2021 05:44 AM PST

Protesters have gathered at the Indonesian, Singaporean, Malaysian and Thai embassies to condemn any negotiations with the junta.

Singapore Says Its Banks Don’t Hold ‘Significant Funds’ From Myanmar

Posted: 24 Feb 2021 01:46 AM PST

Reports that Myanmar has foreign reserves deposited in the city state prompted online calls for any such assets to be frozen and kept out of the military regime's hands.

Myanmar’s Key Parties Reject Regime’s Election Body Invites to Meet

Posted: 24 Feb 2021 12:59 AM PST

The Kachin State People's Party says it will attend Friday's meeting with the military-appointed Union Election Commission but other political parties are snubbing the event.

China Says It Will Work With ASEAN to De-Escalate Situation in Myanmar

Posted: 23 Feb 2021 10:55 PM PST

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said ASEAN member countries have proposed holding an informal meeting on the situation in Myanmar.

Myanmar Foreign Minister in Bangkok to Meet Indonesian Counterpart

Posted: 23 Feb 2021 10:50 PM PST

U Wunna Maung Lwin flew to the Thai capital to meet Retno Marsudi after she canceled a planned visit to Myanmar.

Re-imagining Myanmar – The Mother of All “Critical Junctures”

Posted: 23 Feb 2021 08:53 PM PST

The coup has been a disaster, but new bonds being formed could present an opportunity for ethnic reconciliation.

Japan’s ‘Values Diplomacy’ Runs Aground in Myanmar

Posted: 23 Feb 2021 06:30 PM PST

Tokyo's soft approach to Myanmar's military regime shows that while it is not opposed to liberal democracy, it is not prepared to risk anything to support it.

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