Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Detained NLD Adviser’s COVID Death Was a Political Execution by Myanmar’s Junta

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 06:18 AM PDT

For Min Aung Hlaing, throwing political enemies like U Nyan Win into COVID-infested jails is just another method of exterminating them.

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Ceasefire Broken in Chin State as Myanmar Junta Troops Clash with Civilian Resistance Fighters

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 04:54 AM PDT

Fresh fighting in the mountain-top town of Mindat, as displaced people in the area struggle to access aid supplies.

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As Myanmar Regime Mishandles COVID-19, More Than 2,000 People Die in Three Weeks

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 03:38 AM PDT

Military regime criticized for lack of foresight as shortage of medical oxygen and overwhelmed hospitals drives surge in fatalities.

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Heavy Job Losses in Myanmar Since Coup: ILO Report

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 02:31 AM PDT

The country lost about 1.2 million jobs in Q2 following the February military coup, which has crippled an economy already hit by COVID, the labor agency said.

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Arakan Army Announces Lockdown in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Amid COVID Surge

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 02:09 AM PDT

COVID-19 cases are spiking across the state, with over 15,000 infections and 54 deaths between May 25 and July 19.

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A New US Push: Vaccine Diplomacy in the Mekong Region

Posted: 20 Jul 2021 07:04 PM PDT

While Washington lags behind China, it is catching up as the Biden administration unveils plans to distribute vaccines independently and through the WHO's Covax scheme.

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