Friday, August 13, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Ex-Dictator Than Shwe, Wife Test Positive for Coronavirus

Posted: 13 Aug 2021 05:01 AM PDT

A military source said the couple, aged 88 and 89, are still in good health; they entered hospital a few days ago as a precaution and are believed to have been vaccinated.

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Demystifying the Narratives on the Myanmar Military

Posted: 13 Aug 2021 04:51 AM PDT

New approaches to the military are needed from the West and ASEAN when it comes to formulating policy towards Myanmar.

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Myanmar’s Military Chief Staged a Coup. But He Did Not Act Alone

Posted: 13 Aug 2021 03:57 AM PDT

Than Shwe envisioned permanent political supremacy for the military. Thein Sein's attempt to realize it was rejected by the people. Min Aung Hlaing's coup is Plan B.

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Rohingya Without Myanmar ID Not Being Given COVID-19 Jab: Junta

Posted: 13 Aug 2021 03:38 AM PDT

The persecuted Muslim community is excluded from the coronavirus vaccination effort because a majority of Rohingya are denied citizenship.

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Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Sagaing and Kayah

Posted: 13 Aug 2021 03:22 AM PDT

More than 30 regime soldiers were reportedly killed by armed resistance forces in Sagaing Region and Kayah State on Thursday.

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Thai Arms Manufacturer Denies Involvement in Murder Plot Against UN Myanmar Envoy

Posted: 13 Aug 2021 02:59 AM PDT

Thailand's Chaiseri Metal and Rubber says it is damaged by allegations over attempts to kill Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations, U Kyaw Moe Tun.

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