Thursday, August 5, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s UN Envoy Threatened in New York

Posted: 05 Aug 2021 04:09 AM PDT

U Kyaw Moe Tun has defied the regime, saying he represents the ousted civilian government.

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Kayah Forces Claim Successful Attacks on Myanmar Junta Troops

Posted: 05 Aug 2021 02:58 AM PDT

The Karenni Army and Karenni Nationalities Defense Force say they have killed at least 14 regime soldiers in ambushes across the state.

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Myanmar UN Ambassador Complains of Junta Massacre

Posted: 05 Aug 2021 01:48 AM PDT

U Kyaw Moe Tun said in a letter to the UN Secretary-General that at least 40 people had been killed in Sagaing Region in July by regime forces.

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Myanmar Needs ‘People First’ Assistance

Posted: 05 Aug 2021 12:27 AM PDT

Shadow govt minister urges int'l groups to provide COVID, other humanitarian resources directly to local actors who can meet needs on the ground without benefiting junta.

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Senior US Diplomat Speaks With Myanmar’s Shadow Government

Posted: 04 Aug 2021 11:25 PM PDT

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke with Daw Zin Mar Aung, acting foreign minister in the National Unity Government.

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