Tuesday, August 24, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Junta Cuts Internet Access in Hpakant

Posted: 24 Aug 2021 04:50 AM PDT

Locals fear that the internet blackout means that military operations are set to intensify in the Kachin State town.

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Around 30 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Magwe Ambush

Posted: 24 Aug 2021 04:24 AM PDT

Civilian resistance fighters said they attacked a convoy of regime reinforcements heading to embattled Sagaing Region.

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Artist U Marlar, Favorite of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Dies of COVID-19

Posted: 24 Aug 2021 04:06 AM PDT

He was renowned for watercolors and historical subjects; Daw Aung San Suu Kyi commissioned a painting from him in 2016 and curated an exhibition of his works that year.

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Can a UN Arms Embargo on Myanmar Work?

Posted: 24 Aug 2021 03:44 AM PDT

Banning arms sales to the military regime will require concerted international action and not just empty rhetoric.

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Tens of Thousands Flee Myanmar Regime Forces’ Raids in Sagaing, Magwe

Posted: 24 Aug 2021 12:53 AM PDT

Junta troops have been going from village to village, using residents as shields, looting, detaining people and destroying property; the NUG calls the actions war crimes.

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Singapore Says ‘Lines of Communication’ Open With Myanmar Junta—but to Say What?

Posted: 23 Aug 2021 11:37 PM PDT

History shows the city state is happy to let Myanmar's generals provide the 'stability' needed to protect investment, while letting them reside and seek treatment there.

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