Friday, July 9, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Junta Closes Myanmar’s Schools Amid COVID-19 Spike

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 04:44 AM PDT

Sources say the June 1 reopening was unsafe and rushed to show the regime was in control of the country.

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Myanmar Junta to File Corruption Charges Against NLD Vice Chairman

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 02:42 AM PDT

Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, who is also the ousted Mandalay Region Chief Minister, faces new case under Anti-Corruption Law.

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China Closes Myanmar Border Amid COVID-19 Spike

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 01:53 AM PDT

Traders do not know when the only border gate that was still operating in Muse will reopen.

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Myanmar Border Town Locked Down by KIA as New COVID-19 Infections Emerge

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 01:48 AM PDT

Access to Majiayang, a town controlled by ethnic armed group the Kachin Independence Army, has been blocked after a cluster of coronavirus cases was discovered.

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The Coup China Saw Coming in Myanmar—and Failed to Stop

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 12:28 AM PDT

After five months of worsening instability on its border, Beijing would be open to a negotiated settlement, some NLD insiders say.

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Public Facing an Unprecedented Threefold Tragedy: Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Must Work With Ethnic Civil Groups

Posted: 08 Jul 2021 10:45 PM PDT

The NLD, NUG and CRPH should coordinate with ethnic civil society leaders, who have the infrastructure in place to help people affected by conflict, COVID and poverty.

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