Monday, October 11, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Junta Condemns Foreign Recognition of Civilian Government

Posted: 11 Oct 2021 05:31 AM PDT

The National Unity Government is setting up offices around the world and was recently recognized as Myanmar's legitimate government by the EU and France.

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Myanmar Junta to Vaccinate School Students Against COVID-19

Posted: 11 Oct 2021 04:43 AM PDT

The regime is pushing to reopen schools after they were closed when the deadly third wave of coronavirus swept the country in July.

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Myanmar Regime Has no Evidence of Corruption Against Suu Kyi

Posted: 11 Oct 2021 04:16 AM PDT

One of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyers, U Kyi Win, spoke to The Irrawaddy about the progress of her trial on corruption charges.

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Myanmar Under the Tatmadaw: Much Has Changed Since 1988

Posted: 11 Oct 2021 03:25 AM PDT

A whole new set of military, economic and social dynamics, both inside and outside the country, will make it much harder for the generals to impose their will this time.

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Myanmar’s Ousted Civilian Leader Suu Kyi and President Deny COVID-19 Charges

Posted: 11 Oct 2021 02:00 AM PDT

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint pleaded not guilty to charges that they breached coronavirus rules during the 2020 election campaign.

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Myanmar Junta Media Accuses EAOs of Terrorism

Posted: 11 Oct 2021 01:42 AM PDT

A regime-controlled newspaper claims that ethnic armed groups are taking advantage of political turmoil caused by the coup to further their own military goals.

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Some 90 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed During Intense Weekend Fighting

Posted: 11 Oct 2021 01:07 AM PDT

Civilian resistance fighters attacked junta troops and police in ambushes and raids in Sagaing, Magwe and Kayah; atrocities against unarmed villagers reported in Kayah.

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Yangon Rocked by Multiple Blasts as Myanmar Junta Chief Visits to Bolster Security Efforts

Posted: 10 Oct 2021 11:31 PM PDT

A naval base, police stations and a court building were among the regime targets attacked with remote-controlled bombs and other explosives as Min Aung Hlaing visited.

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