Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Floods Compound COVID-19 Crisis in Western Myanmar

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 09:15 AM PDT

Thandwe hospital was flooded while the Rakhine State town battles coronavirus.

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KIA to Carry Out Extensive COVID-19 Tests in Northern Myanmar

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 04:34 AM PDT

The ethnic armed group faces a major coronavirus outbreak in Kachin State.

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Myanmar Junta to Build New Crematoriums as COVID-19 Death Toll Soars

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 04:29 AM PDT

Regime will open ten new crematoriums in Yangon rather than focusing on fighting the deadly third wave of coronavirus.

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Myanmar Mourns COVID-19 Deaths of Famous Artists

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 02:40 AM PDT

Dozens of artists and cultural figures have died during the deadly third wave of coronavirus.

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US Defense Secretary Chides Myanmar Junta

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 01:29 AM PDT

Speaking in Singapore while on a tour of SE Asia, Lloyd Austin said the US would work with partners in the region to urge the regime to "move in the right direction".

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IDP Camp in Myanmar’s Kachin State in Lockdown

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 12:00 AM PDT

The Maina camp housing about 3,000 people is in need of PPE and food; four sick IDPs were taken to hospital and tested positive for COVID-19.

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Two Killed as Myanmar Junta Forces Open Fire on Mandalay Protest Column

Posted: 27 Jul 2021 10:33 PM PDT

Ma Thu Thu Zin and a fellow protester died and another was wounded after being shot by regime forces; the Mya Taung column has been protesting daily since February.

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