Wednesday, July 7, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Over 40 Myanmar Junta Troops Reported Killed in Sagaing

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 07:48 AM PDT

Kawlin Township is reporting increasingly heavy fighting as regime reinforcements arrive to replace those killed by resistance fighters.

The post Over 40 Myanmar Junta Troops Reported Killed in Sagaing appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Death of Myanmar’s Celebrities

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 07:35 AM PDT

Draconian persecution and powerful social forces mean that there are, effectively, no longer any celebrities in Myanmar.

The post The Death of Myanmar's Celebrities appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Xi Says China Doesn’t Bully Other Countries: Myanmar’s People Know Better

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 06:42 AM PDT

Beijing's steadfast support for repressive military regimes in the post-independence era provides sufficient evidence, but examples can be found throughout history.

The post Xi Says China Doesn't Bully Other Countries: Myanmar's People Know Better appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Tabayin Villagers Cannot Count Dead Amid Myanmar Junta Attacks

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 04:47 AM PDT

A villager in Sagaing Region tells The Irrawaddy that the community is asking why it became a military target.

The post Tabayin Villagers Cannot Count Dead Amid Myanmar Junta Attacks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Suspends Trials Inside Insein Prison Due to COVID-19

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 01:57 AM PDT

As coronavirus cases spike nationwide, there are fears that thousands of detainees could be infected if the prison trials continue.

The post Myanmar Junta Suspends Trials Inside Insein Prison Due to COVID-19 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Vote Puts Spotlight on Myanmar-Belarus Connection

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 10:10 PM PDT

Myanmar's military and Lukashenko's autocratic regime have been quietly building ties, focused on arms sales, for over a decade; contact remains close following the coup.

The post UN Vote Puts Spotlight on Myanmar-Belarus Connection appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

US Underrates Thailand’s Efforts in Human Trafficking Report

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 06:30 PM PDT

The US downgrade of Thailand to 'Tier 2 Watch List' ignores progress such as the registration of 250,000 Myanmar workers, who now receive protection and welfare benefits.

The post US Underrates Thailand's Efforts in Human Trafficking Report appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.