Monday, July 5, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Civilian Death Toll Rises From Sagaing Fighting

Posted: 05 Jul 2021 06:23 AM PDT

Poorly armed villagers were no match for hundreds of attacking junta troops, say residents.

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Myanmar Reports Highest COVID-19 Daily Death Toll Since Coup

Posted: 05 Jul 2021 04:57 AM PDT

35 people died on Sunday, while over 2,300 new coronavirus cases were recorded nationwide.

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Myanmar Activist Says His Daughter is Dying in Prison

Posted: 05 Jul 2021 04:50 AM PDT

Ma Theint Sandi Soe, who has rheumatoid arthritis, was seized after the security forces failed to find her father.

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Emergence of People’s Militias in Myanmar: What Does It Mean?

Posted: 05 Jul 2021 03:40 AM PDT

With the support of foreign and domestic backers, the PDF and other armed civilian groups will likely become much stronger, better armed and more structured.

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Released Myanmar Journalists Tell of Junta Torture and Human Rights Violations

Posted: 05 Jul 2021 03:16 AM PDT

The Irrawaddy spoke to some of the 12 journalists released from prison on June 30 after being detained by the military regime.

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As COVID-19 Spreads, Thai Govt Stuck in Self-Made Trap

Posted: 05 Jul 2021 02:28 AM PDT

Problems with the vaccine rollout in Thailand are symptomatic of the wider mismanagement and allegations of vested interests that beset the country as a whole.

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