Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


In Myanmar’s Divided Shan State, a New Appeal for Unity; China Will Be Watching

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 06:29 AM PDT

Beijing is believed to support the northern Shan-based SSPP and to distrust their Shan rivals, the RCSS.

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Myanmar Hit by the Two Cs—Coup d’Etat and COVID-19 

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 05:49 AM PDT

Through its incompetence, Myanmar's dictatorial junta has exacerbated the country's third wave of COVID-19.

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Aung San Suu Kyi Faces 75 Years in Prison as Myanmar Junta Brings Fresh Charges

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 05:03 AM PDT

Four new corruption charges have been filed against the ousted civilian leader, adding to the six charges she already faces.

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COVID-19 Spreads Among Students in Kachin Independence Army Territory

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 04:48 AM PDT

More than 220 students have tested positive with coronavirus in Maijayang on the Chinese border inside Kachin State, Myanmar.

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Myanmar Junta Troops Die in Kayah State Clashes

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 02:50 AM PDT

At least seven regime soldiers reportedly killed in all-day battle between Kayah ethnic armed group and the Myanmar military.

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