Monday, May 17, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


2020 Election Result Accurately Reflected Voters’ Will: Poll Monitor

Posted: 17 May 2021 06:17 AM PDT

In its delayed final report, the Asian Network for Free Elections praised the vote's inclusivity and rejected military claims of fraud in the NLD's landslide victory.

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Myanmar Civilian Government Condemns Junta’s Atrocities in Mindat

Posted: 17 May 2021 05:16 AM PDT

The National Unity Government's Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than says the shadow administration is working to help the embattled Chin State town.

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Six Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Chin State Shootout

Posted: 17 May 2021 04:59 AM PDT

Civilian resistance fighters ambushed the regime soldiers in the Chin capital Hakha in response to the junta's violence against Mindat residents.

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Myanmar Miss Universe Contestant Calls on World to Speak Out Against the Junta

Posted: 17 May 2021 03:25 AM PDT

Thuzar Wint Lwin won best national costume at the Miss Universe pageant but fears her life may be at risk if she returns to Myanmar.

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Myanmar Regime Air Base Hit by Rockets: Military

Posted: 17 May 2021 01:24 AM PDT

No casualties or damage were reported after unidentified attackers fired four rockets at the Tatmadaw's Taungoo air base in Bago Region, junta-controlled newspapers said.

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Thirteen Warnings for Myanmar Junta Chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing

Posted: 17 May 2021 01:16 AM PDT

If the coup maker thinks he can ignore ASEAN—or what fate has in store for him—he should think again.

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Myanmar Political Prisoners Harshly Interrogated: Freed Japanese Journalist

Posted: 16 May 2021 10:39 PM PDT

Political foes of the junta detained with Yuki Kitazumi told him they had been punched and kicked while blindfolded, nearly fatally tortured and denied food for days.

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