Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Suu Kyi Testifies Against Myanmar Junta’s Incitement Charges

Posted: 26 Oct 2021 06:12 AM PDT

No details were revealed about State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's court appearance because of gagging orders on her legal team.

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ASEAN Acknowledges Illegality of Myanmar’s Military Coup

Posted: 26 Oct 2021 04:58 AM PDT

With its rightful occupant currently detained by the junta, Myanmar's seat at the ASEAN Summit is empty.

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Myanmar Regime’s Gagging of Suu Kyi Lawyers Against the Law

Posted: 26 Oct 2021 04:35 AM PDT

Legal advisor U Khin Maung Myint tells The Irrawaddy that preventing the detained State Counselor's lawyers from speaking to the media is an attack on the rule of law.

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1,000 Flee Myanmar Junta Artillery Strikes

Posted: 26 Oct 2021 03:49 AM PDT

Women and children killed and injured after regime forces bombard the town of Mobye in southern Shan State.

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Veteran Diplomat Noeleen Heyzer Appointed UN Special Envoy to Myanmar

Posted: 26 Oct 2021 12:25 AM PDT

The Singaporean is a former UN under-secretary-general who has enjoyed good relations with both the previous military regime and the National League for Democracy.

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Myanmar Regime Shuns ASEAN Summit, Citing Limited Participation

Posted: 25 Oct 2021 11:17 PM PDT

The country will not be represented at the meeting, as the junta has refused to send a 'nonpolitical' official in place of Min Aung Hlaing, who has been shunned by the bloc.

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Thai Foreign Policy at a Low Point, Experts Say

Posted: 25 Oct 2021 06:30 PM PDT

Webinar panelists say the Myanmar crisis could give Bangkok an opportunity to rejuvenate its diplomatic presence.

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