Monday, December 27, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Pro-Military at Heart, Myanmar Ex-Minister Once Dubbed a ‘Reformer’ Reveals True Colors

Posted: 27 Dec 2021 05:06 AM PST

U Soe Thane, once hailed as the int'l face of U Thein Sein's 2011 reforms, writes in his latest book that the military should have overthrown the NLD govt much sooner.

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Myanmar Junta Court Postpones Suu Kyi Verdict For Second Time

Posted: 27 Dec 2021 03:03 AM PST

The detained State Counselor is on trial for illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies, as well as multiple other charges.

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United Nations Condemns Myanmar Junta’s Massacre of Civilians

Posted: 27 Dec 2021 02:58 AM PST

The junta is accused of burning at least 35 displaced villagers in seven vehicles in Kayah State. Two Save the Children staff are also missing.

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China Provides Submarine to Myanmar Junta

Posted: 27 Dec 2021 01:44 AM PST

The commissioning of the Tatmadaw's second submarine last week comes a little over a year after Beijing voiced displeasure at Myanmar's purchase of a sub from India.

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Myanmar Regime Continues to Shell Karen State Border Town

Posted: 26 Dec 2021 11:23 PM PST

The humanitarian situation is deteriorating as civilians seek refuge in Thailand amid continued fighting, including junta air strikes, in and around Lay Kay Kaw.

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Desmond Tutu’s Thoughts on Myanmar’s Democracy Struggle From 2010

Posted: 26 Dec 2021 10:56 PM PST

To mark his passing, The Irrawaddy revisits an exclusive interview with the South African cleric and anti-apartheid icon from 2010.

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