Thursday, August 12, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Ex-Dictator Than Shwe, Wife Enter Hospital as Precaution Against COVID-19

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 05:57 AM PDT

The pair are healthy and likely to have been vaccinated, but have spent a few days in a hospital to be tested and close to doctors 'just in case', a military source said.

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Scores of Rights, Media Groups Urge Telenor to Halt Sale of Myanmar Business

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 05:48 AM PDT

In a letter to the Norwegian firm's board chairperson, the groups said Telenor was ignoring the rights implications of selling its Myanmar unit to a junta-linked company.

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KNU Chief: Myanmar Junta Must Change Before Talks Can Start

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 04:49 AM PDT

Karen National Union chief General Saw Mutu Sae Poe says the regime is not ready to address the crisis.

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China Complains After Shell, Gunfire From Myanmar Hit Border Town

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 04:16 AM PDT

China accused the junta of breaching the border agreement after the town of Wanding was struck amid fighting between the Tatmadaw and EAOs in northern Shan State.

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US holds Talks Over US$50 Million Aid Package to Myanmar

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 04:05 AM PDT

The US Ambassador to the UN spoke with renowned Myanmar physician Dr. Cynthia Maung, NGO's and civil society groups.

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Chinese-Made COVID-19 Vaccines to go on Sale in Myanmar

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 02:50 AM PDT

Myanmar's Chinese Chamber of Commerce will offer jabs for 50,000 Kyats per person.

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Brunei’s Business Links With Myanmar Military Raise Questions Over ASEAN Envoy’s Fitness

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 12:27 AM PDT

Justice for Myanmar issued a statement questioning the suitability of Erywan Yusof's appointment as ASEAN's envoy, given his country's energy ties to the military junta.

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