Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Low-Profile Arms Dealer Continues to Supply Myanmar Military’s Weapons

Posted: 12 Oct 2021 04:55 AM PDT

Despite rumors U Tun Hlaing, owner of STE Global Trading, was detained in Singapore, he is reportedly living in Myanmar.

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Myanmar Military Evacuates Officers’ Families From Conflict-Hit Northern Township

Posted: 12 Oct 2021 04:43 AM PDT

Relatives are being flown out of Sagaing's Kale Township while troop reinforcements are being flown into the area, which is a hotbed of civilian resistance to the regime.

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Myanmar’s Ousted President Told Army Officers He Would Rather Die Than Resign on Day of Coup

Posted: 12 Oct 2021 03:06 AM PDT

President U Win Myint told a court that on Feb. 1 he refused an order from senior military officers to step down, insisting to them that he preferred death.

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Rising Prices Forcing Myanmar Truckers to Stop Operations

Posted: 12 Oct 2021 02:28 AM PDT

Freight operators cannot make a profit while the Chinese border is closed, fuel and parts prices are rising and junta roadblocks demand bribes.

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Myanmar Junta Rolls Back NLD Reforms, Revives Previous Regime’s Plans

Posted: 12 Oct 2021 01:15 AM PDT

Resuming economic projects and reappointing cabinet ministers from the U Thein Sein government are just some of the ways the regime is trying to turn back the clock.

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