Saturday, June 19, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Over 600 Cases in Two Weeks for Yangon as Myanmar Sees Third Wave of COVID-19

Posted: 19 Jun 2021 03:29 AM PDT

Due in part to a serious outbreak at a private school, the city has emerged as the country's second major hotspot after Sagaing since a spike in infections in late May.

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China Has Its Way With a Divided, Inert ASEAN

Posted: 19 Jun 2021 02:40 AM PDT

The recent Chongqing foreign ministers' summit confirmed the growing view that China is making steady progress in asserting its regional role and agenda.

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The ‘Problem’ With Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Posted: 19 Jun 2021 02:06 AM PDT

Detained yet again by the generals who despise her, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's only 'mistake' has been to honor her commitment to the people who chose her as their leader.

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UN Resolution Raps Myanmar Junta for Coup, Calls for Halt in Arms Trade 

Posted: 18 Jun 2021 10:45 PM PDT

The General Assembly adopted a resolution denouncing the military takeover and calling on the regime to end its violence against civilians and free political detainees.

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