Thursday, February 10, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Ranked Second-Least Democratic Nation in World

Posted: 10 Feb 2022 05:03 AM PST

Following the military's seizure of power last year, the country ranks below North Korea and above only Taliban-ruled Afghanistan on The Economist's 2021 Democracy Index.

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Myanmar Junta Blows Budget on Giant Parade

Posted: 10 Feb 2022 04:56 AM PST

Observers believe dictator Min Aung Hlaing is staging the giant military review in Naypyitaw this weekend to pose as a head of state.

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Resistance Fighters Claim To Have Killed Around 50 Myanmar Junta Personnel

Posted: 10 Feb 2022 03:19 AM PST

People's defense forces across Sagaing Region claim to have launched several successful attacks on regime forces.

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‘Cambodia Should Not Practice Cowboy Diplomacy’ on Myanmar

Posted: 10 Feb 2022 12:37 AM PST

Political scientist Sophal Ear shares his views on what we can expect from ASEAN chair Hun Sen as he steers the bloc's response to the Myanmar crisis this year.

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Myanmar Regime Forces Detain 15 Civilians in Mandalay

Posted: 10 Feb 2022 12:18 AM PST

Junta troops searching for PDF fighters raided a restive ward in Myanmar's second city.

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Myanmar Junta Crony Uses Russia, Ukraine Military Ties to Amass Fortune

Posted: 09 Feb 2022 10:58 PM PST

U Kyaw Min Oo's Sky Aviator Co. supplies—at greatly inflated prices—spare parts for jet fighters and helicopters purchased by Myanmar's military from the two countries.

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