Tuesday, November 16, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Thailand Needs Healthy Myanmar Migrants to Boost Economy

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 05:40 PM PST

Kavi Chongkittavorn argues that it is in Thailand's interest to welcome migrant workers from war-torn Myanmar.

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The Day Myanmar’s Election Commission Certified the NLD’s 2nd Straight Poll Landslide

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 05:35 PM PST

This week a year ago, the UEC officially announced a landslide win for the NLD in the general election, with local and foreign monitors ruling the vote free and fair.

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Ousted Myanmar MP Vows to Continue Anti-Junta Struggle to Which Her Father Gave His Life

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 05:30 PM PST

Sought by the junta, NLD member Myat Thida Htun draws strength from her last conversation with her father, who passed away after going into hiding following the coup.

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Myanmar Resistance Claims to Have Killed More Than 70 Junta Troops in Two Days

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 04:08 AM PST

Unverified reports of attacks have come from across Myanmar.

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Myanmar Junta’s Election Commission Charges Suu Kyi and Win Myint With Fraud

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 03:58 AM PST

The commission is prosecuting Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and 14 other senior figures over 'illegal activities' in the 2020 election.

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Myanmar Regime Looks to Diplomacy to Gain Legitimacy

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 03:51 AM PST

Arrival of high-ranking officials from China, Japan and Thailand shows junta wants to prevent further diplomatic isolation.

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Myanmar Regime Introduces New Motorbike Restrictions

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 03:39 AM PST

Townships in four regions affected as junta tries to stop civilian resistance fighters using motorbikes to attack regime forces.

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Myanmar Junta Cuts off Electricity to Local Businesses

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 01:51 AM PST

Mandalay businesses have power disconnected after refusing to pay electricity bills in protest at the military regime and their coup.

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Myanmar Civilian Govt Minister Dismisses ‘Death Threat’ Claim as Misinformation

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 01:44 AM PST

Myanmar Civilian Govt Minister Dismisses 'Death Threat' Claim as Misinformation

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Detained Myanmar Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Japanese Sword Restored

Posted: 15 Nov 2021 09:56 PM PST

The State Counselor, who has been held by the military regime since Feb. 1, approached the Japanese ambassador about restoring the sword before her arrest.

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