Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Doctors Urge UN Action Against Military Junta

Posted: 22 Apr 2021 07:56 AM PDT

The military regime continues to target the country's medical community with raids, arrests, and violence, preventing Myanmar doctors from treating the wounded.

Previous Military Regimes and Parallel Governments in Myanmar

Posted: 22 Apr 2021 07:37 AM PDT

Two parallel governments were formed to challenge Myanmar's earlier military dictatorships although the men with guns retained power.

Myanmar Junta Member’s House Bombed in Yangon

Posted: 22 Apr 2021 04:56 AM PDT

U Thein Nyunt, a former senior NLD official, was branded a turncoat after accepting a seat on the military regime's State Administrative Council.

Myanmar’s Economy in Freefall Under Military Regime

Posted: 22 Apr 2021 04:32 AM PDT

World Bank predicts a dire future for Myanmar's economy with 10 percent shrink as foreign investment dries up and business sector paralyzed.

‘ASEAN Has Violated Its Own Charter’: Democracy Group

Posted: 22 Apr 2021 03:42 AM PDT

If the bloc wants to mediate, the National Unity Government should be invited to Jakarta, 'not just the criminals,' says Altsean-Burma founder.

World Food Program Warns of Widespread Hunger in Myanmar

Posted: 22 Apr 2021 03:09 AM PDT

The United Nations body says food prices are due to rise steeply as the industrial and banking sectors have shut down since the military takeover.

Myanmar Junta Leader Set to Embark on Regional Diplomatic Offensive

Posted: 22 Apr 2021 02:48 AM PDT

ASEAN says it seeks a workable solution to Myanmar's crisis at Saturday's summit, but everything hinges on whether Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing leaves it any room to maneuver.

Myanmar Crisis Poses a Challenge to the ‘ASEAN Way’

Posted: 21 Apr 2021 10:42 PM PDT

At Saturday's summit, ASEAN should lay out a coherent, coordinated and creative diplomatic strategy that will open up space for dialog.