Friday, August 27, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Junta Troops Sick with COVID-19 After Sagaing Raids: Resistance

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 06:04 AM PDT

The People's Defense Forces say troops are retreating after raiding villages in Sagaing and Magwe regions because of coronavirus and hunger.

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At Least 12 Civilians Killed by Myanmar Junta in Week

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 05:58 AM PDT

Civilians are still being killed and wounded in indiscriminate shooting and tortured to death.

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Myanmar’s Shadow Government Plans COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 04:55 AM PDT

National Unity Government is set to receive six million vaccine doses from the UN's COVAX program.

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China Doesn’t Want Myanmar’s NLD Dissolved: Informed Sources

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 04:46 AM PDT

Prior to its ousting by the military, the National League for Democracy-led government had good relations with China, agreeing to implement major infrastructure projects.

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Seoul Calls for Return to Democracy in Myanmar, Backs Shadow Govt

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 03:54 AM PDT

The show of support came in response to a public petition urging the South Korean administration to formally back Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government.

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Myanmar Military Mobilizes Troops in Karen State

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 03:42 AM PDT

Tensions are running high between regime forces and the KNU following clashes earlier this week.

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Striking Cops Form Shadow Police Force to Oppose Myanmar Junta

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 02:27 AM PDT

Over 300 police officers in Kayah State have joined the newly-established Karenni State Police to fight military rule.

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Myanmar’s Internally Displaced Persons at High Risk Since Coup

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 01:48 AM PDT

Almost 350,000 people across the country are displaced and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

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