Thursday, June 17, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


A Call to Action on Behalf of Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 06:30 PM PDT

The detained State Counselor is a global force for democracy. We must stand with—and for—her and the people of her country.

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Senior NLD Member Warns of Myanmar Junta’s Plot for Illegal Electoral Win

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 06:55 AM PDT

The regime's attempt to disband the NLD means there is no way for it to compete with the most popular party in the next election, U Aung Kyi Nyunt said.

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Myanmar’s Emerging Landscape Looks Beyond Suu Kyi

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 05:25 AM PDT

Academic Mon Mon Myat argues that Myanmar should look beyond a military dictator and State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Kayah State Resistance Groups Reject Ceasefire with Myanmar Junta

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 05:11 AM PDT

Young civilian resistance fighters say ceasefire announced without their agreement.

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Myanmar’s Bago Region Sees Sharp Spike in COVID-19 Cases

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 04:09 AM PDT

A large cluster of coronavirus cases has been reported in Letpadan Township as COVID-19 infections rise across the country.

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Arakan Army Frees Detained Myanmar Police and Immigration Officers

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 02:05 AM PDT

The Rakhine State-based ethnic armed group abducted the 17 officers in October 2019.

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Myanmar Junta Troops Go on Rampage in at Least a Dozen Sagaing Villages

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 01:22 AM PDT

Tabayin Township residents are fleeing as junta forces search and loot homes following clashes with resistance forces and the killings of local officials' relatives.

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Myanmar Goalie Who Flashed Protest Salute Opts to Stay in Japan

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 10:26 PM PDT

Pyae Lyan Aung, who is with the Myanmar national football team for a World Cup qualifier in Japan, said he would seek refugee status in the country.

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