Thursday, July 15, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Shortage of Medical Oxygen is the Biggest Killer in the Country

Posted: 15 Jul 2021 06:44 AM PDT

As a devastating third wave of coronavirus hits nationwide, the lack of oxygen supplies is behind most COVID-19 deaths.

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Myanmar Junta Announces Nationwide Lockdown Next Week as COVID-19 Surges

Posted: 15 Jul 2021 06:09 AM PDT

Three extra holidays have also been added to create a weeklong public holiday; nonessential travel banned; only shops selling medicine and other necessities can open.

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Controversial Israeli-Canadian Lobbyist Cuts Ties With Myanmar Junta

Posted: 15 Jul 2021 03:37 AM PDT

Ari Ben-Menashe said he would suspend his efforts to re-brand the military regime as international sanctions prevented him from being paid for his work.

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Myanmar Junta Failing to Control COVID-19 Outbreaks in Rakhine State

Posted: 15 Jul 2021 01:31 AM PDT

Local civil society organizations have accused the military regime of not cooperating with them to help stem the spike in coronavirus cases.

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Myanmar’s Electricity Sector Crippled Since Military Coup

Posted: 15 Jul 2021 12:29 AM PDT

With the public refusing to pay bills and thousands of energy workers on strike or fired, the junta is unable to meet the country's power needs, a group of experts said.

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US Urges ASEAN to Hold Myanmar ‘Accountable’ to Jakarta Consensus

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 11:48 PM PDT

The possibility appears remote, however, given that the regional bloc has yet to even agree on the appointment of a Special Envoy to Myanmar.

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Rohingya Terrorist Group Linked to Pakistan and Militant Islamic Organizations

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 05:30 PM PDT

ARSA, which the Myanmar military says is responsible for attacks in Rakhine State, has been tied to both the Pakistani intelligence service and radical Muslim terror groups.

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