Monday, July 26, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Ex-Myanmar Military Captain Who Nearly Shot Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Dies of COVID-19

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 03:04 AM PDT

Myint Oo was turned away by several military hospitals prior to his death; in 1989 he was about to order troops to open fire on an NLD group when his superior intervened.

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Myanmar’s Economy to Contract by 18% This Year: World Bank

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 02:29 AM PDT

The military coup and a resurgence in COVID-19 have dealt the economy a double blow, the bank said in its latest report.

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Myanmar’s Third Wave COVID-19 Deaths Now Exceed Fatalities in First and Second Waves

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 02:06 AM PDT

Almost 4,000 people have died of coronavirus since June 1, as the healthcare system collapses under military rule.

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