Thursday, December 16, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Villagers Flee Myanmar Junta Raids Near Thai Border

Posted: 16 Dec 2021 05:56 AM PST

The regime's raids are believed to be hunting for striking civil servants and resistance fighters in Karen State.

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China Facilitates Myanmar Junta and Ethnic Armies’ Talks

Posted: 16 Dec 2021 04:46 AM PST

The regime is eager to resume peace talks halted by the coup, even though it is actively engaged in fierce fighting with some of them.

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Myanmar Junta Seizes Civilian Justice Minister’s Home

Posted: 16 Dec 2021 02:37 AM PST

The regime has been occupying houses belonging to people associated with the civilian government or the National League for Democracy.

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Hotelier Uses Ties to Myanmar Junta Chief to Build Hospitality Empire

Posted: 16 Dec 2021 02:31 AM PST

The 'Amazing' resort chain owned by U Aung Myo Min Din, a former student of Min Aung Hlaing's wife, has grown dramatically since the junta leader became military chief.

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Myanmar Civilian Forces Claim Dozens of Junta Troops Killed in Mine Attacks, Ambushes

Posted: 15 Dec 2021 04:25 AM PST

Three civilian fighters were also killed, it said; the clashes were particularly intense in Sagaing Region.

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Mandalay Resistance Fighters Claim to Have Killed Two Myanmar Troops

Posted: 15 Dec 2021 04:19 AM PST

The attack was timed to coincide with the visit of coup leader Min Aung Hlaing to a pilot training base in Meiktila.

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‘Don’t Bother Me’ Hun Sen Tells Critics of Plan to Meet Myanmar Junta Leader

Posted: 15 Dec 2021 02:10 AM PST

The ASEAN chair shrugged of criticism from those who say his scheduled visit to the country is ill advised, insisting the bloc should not shun any of its 10 members.

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International Envoys Label Myanmar Junta Terrorist Organization

Posted: 15 Dec 2021 01:38 AM PST

The Special Advisory Council for Myanmar has called on the international community to cut off the regime's access to weapons and any funds and other resources.

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Myanmar Military, KNU Troops Clash in Karen State Town

Posted: 15 Dec 2021 01:25 AM PST

The fighting in Lay Kay Kaw erupted a day after hundreds of regime troops entered the town and arrested anti-junta activists and politicians; civilian homes were shelled.

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Myanmar Students Union Fears for Tortured Prisoners

Posted: 15 Dec 2021 01:12 AM PST

Numerous students were reportedly beaten and held in solitary confinement after joining last week's silent strike.

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