Monday, September 20, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Denies False Reports That She Opposes Armed Resistance to Junta.

Posted: 20 Sep 2021 06:46 AM PDT

Her lawyers said the detained State Counselor told them she would never go against the people's will.

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Residents of Town in Myanmar’s Chin State Flee Junta Artillery Barrage

Posted: 20 Sep 2021 05:41 AM PDT

The whole population of some 8,000 has fled Thantlang as soldiers shell residential areas and roam the streets randomly firing into houses; many homes have burned down.

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Agreement Moves Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu Port Project a Step Forward

Posted: 20 Sep 2021 04:57 AM PDT

Chinese companies ink agreement to launch preliminary field investigation work for the Rakhine State project, which is part of China's BRI infrastructure scheme.

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Rohingya Armed Groups Active Again in Western Myanmar

Posted: 20 Sep 2021 04:47 AM PDT

At least three Rohingya armed organizations are believed to be operating along the Myanmar-Bangladesh border in Rakhine State.

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Jailed Myanmar Actress Wins Top Award at German Film Festival

Posted: 20 Sep 2021 04:40 AM PDT

Eaindra Kyaw Zin, who is being held in Yangon's Insein Prison for anti-regime protests, won the Best Performance Award at the Oldenburg International Film Festival.

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China Withholds Full Legitimacy From Myanmar Junta: Old Wine in a New Bottle?

Posted: 20 Sep 2021 03:29 AM PDT

Beijing has long played a complex diplomatic game in its southern neighbor, hedging its bets by courting all stakeholders; the UN representation issue is no different.

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Myanmar Regime Soldiers Kill Christian Pastor, Cut Ring From His Hand

Posted: 20 Sep 2021 01:55 AM PDT

The atrocity occurred in Chin State's Thantlang after the pastor came out to try and save homes torched by junta troops during a clash with civilian resistance fighters.

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Regime’s Military Reinforcements Arrive in Upper Myanmar as Clashes Escalate

Posted: 20 Sep 2021 01:40 AM PDT

Regime troops deploying by land, river and air as civilian resistance fighters step up attacks along the banks of the Chindwin River.

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