Monday, August 30, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Gunmen Steal More Than $60,000 From Bank in Myanmar’s Yangon

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 04:51 AM PDT

The four unidentified gunmen escaped after robbing a branch of Global Treasure Bank in Mayangone amid a series of blasts in the city, including in neighboring Insein.

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China Opens Rail Line With Access to Indian Ocean via Myanmar

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 04:40 AM PDT

The line stretches from Sichuan Province to Lincang on the border with Shan State; goods will be trucked between the border and Yangon Port.

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Myanmar’s Commercial Capital Yangon and Mandalay Rocked by Bomb Blasts

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 03:36 AM PDT

National League for Democracy office in Mandalay targeted as well as traffic police booths in Yangon.

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Myanmar Junta Troops Die in Weekend Clashes

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 03:04 AM PDT

Ethnic armed groups attacked regime forces in Karen, Kayah and Shan states.

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Myanmar Regime Forces Loot and Vandalize Villages in Chin State

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 01:41 AM PDT

Locals condemn the looting of a monastery and houses by junta troops.

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