Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


A Look at Myanmar’s Long History of Political Assassinations

Posted: 11 Aug 2021 06:48 AM PDT

The foiled plot to kill or injure Myanmar's UN ambassador continues a bloody tradition of eliminating political dissidents.

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Myanmar Junta Snubs UN Envoy’s Call for Proposed Dialogue

Posted: 11 Aug 2021 06:05 AM PDT

UN special envoy Christine Schraner Burgener says the regime is trying to consolidate its grip on power rather than engage in inclusive dialogue.

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Myanmar Reacts as Resistance Fighters Make Deadly Jump to Avoid Raiding Troops

Posted: 11 Aug 2021 05:00 AM PDT

The jump from a building killed at least two of the five; it is thought they preferred death to being tortured into informing; social media users lauded their heroism.

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China Starts Calling Myanmar Junta “Government”

Posted: 11 Aug 2021 04:16 AM PDT

Beijing has begun referring to the military regime as the "government" and has pledged to support projects in Myanmar.

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Myanmar Junta Removes Suu Kyi’s Belongings From State-owned Residence

Posted: 11 Aug 2021 02:02 AM PDT

Regime officials have cleared the ousted State Counselor's Naypyitaw residence where she was arrested on the first day of the coup.

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ASEAN at 54: Stronger and Bolder Than Ever

Posted: 11 Aug 2021 01:18 AM PDT

Brunei has done a good job in attracting stronger support for ASEAN centrality, overall anti-pandemic campaigns and post-pandemic economic recovery.

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