Saturday, May 8, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Thousands in Hiding Need Help as Myanmar Regime’s Forces Rampage Through Villages

Posted: 08 May 2021 08:48 AM PDT

Residents of Kani Township in dire straits after fleeing to the jungle in the face of raids on their villages by the regime's troops.

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Myanmar Junta Suspends Over 1,600 Educators for Refusing to Work

Posted: 08 May 2021 03:46 AM PDT

The striking professors and administrators from 15 universities are included on lists of 'absent' educators sent to the junta by rectors.

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Myanmar Junta Approves 15 Investments, Including US$2.5-Billion Power Project

Posted: 08 May 2021 12:38 AM PDT

The new projects appear to include a Chinese-backed LNG power facility in the Irrawaddy Delta.

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ASEAN Chair, Secretary General to Visit Myanmar

Posted: 07 May 2021 10:26 PM PDT

The representatives of the regional bloc plan to meet coup leader Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing and other senior officials of the regime after Ramadan ends next week.

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