Friday, April 22, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Engulfed with Mounting Resistance, Myanmar Junta Boss Calls for Peace Talks

Posted: 22 Apr 2022 06:08 AM PDT

Min Aung Hlaing's invitation to ethnic armed groups for peace talks receives skepticism.

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Myanmar Resistance Threatens Chinese Mines

Posted: 22 Apr 2022 02:16 AM PDT

Resistance groups in Sagaing Region have threatened to attack Chinese-run copper mines and told miners to quit.

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Myanmar Junta Chief Excluded From US-ASEAN Special Summit

Posted: 22 Apr 2022 02:07 AM PDT

The regime's failure to honor the ASEAN peace plan agreed last year means that the junta will continue not to be invited to meetings of the regional bloc.

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Myanmar Regime Murders NLD Official’s Wife and Dumps Body on Street

Posted: 22 Apr 2022 12:31 AM PDT

The 50-year-old was killed during interrogation and her body was then left by the side of the road in downtown Mandalay.

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Myanmar Junta Names Foreign Businesses Exempt From Exchange Regulations

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 06:36 AM PDT

The Central Bank of Myanmar has responded to international pressure over its controversial order to immediately convert foreign currency into kyats.

The post Myanmar Junta Names Foreign Businesses Exempt From Exchange Regulations appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Jails Myanmar’s COVID-19 Vaccine Chief for Protecting International Aid Money from Seizure

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 05:36 AM PDT

Dr. Htar Htar Lin, director of Myanmar's immunization program, sent back international aid money before the regime could seize it.

The post Junta Jails Myanmar's COVID-19 Vaccine Chief for Protecting International Aid Money from Seizure appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Former Dictator Than Shwe

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 04:54 AM PDT

Min Aung Hlaing paid his first visit to Than Shwe since the middle of last year, at a time when the regime faces steadfast resistance to military rule.

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Almost 350,000 People Displaced in Northwest Myanmar Since Coup

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 01:51 AM PDT

Over half of the 560,000-plus people displaced since the military takeover are from the country's most restive regions in Sagaing, Magwe and Chin State.

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Rare Sculptures Stolen From World Heritage Site in Myanmar 

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 01:25 AM PDT

Observers say Bagan's pagodas need security doors. 

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Myanmar Urban Guerrillas Launch New Anti-Regime Attacks in Yangon

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 12:36 AM PDT

Resistance groups in Yangon have carried out at least 15 attacks on junta targets in the last two weeks. 

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Myanmar Junta Issues Emergency Alert Amid Resistance Attacks 

Posted: 20 Apr 2022 06:15 AM PDT

Defectors say the alert is unusual and shows the regime is struggling to cope with resistance attacks.  

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Rebel Group Demands Increased Attacks on Myanmar Junta and Collaborators 

Posted: 20 Apr 2022 05:12 AM PDT

Bo Nagar, commander of the Myanmar Royal Dragon Army, says it is time to isolate the regime and weaken its command structure. 

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Why Did the Myanmar Peace Process Fail?

Posted: 20 Apr 2022 04:25 AM PDT

It is time to evaluate the organizations that tried and failed to build peace in Myanmar between 2016 and 2021. 

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Myanmar Junta Makes Fuel Suppliers Sell Supplies Amid Shortage Fears

Posted: 20 Apr 2022 03:26 AM PDT

The junta claims fuel deliveries have been delayed by Thingyan while long queues form across the country.

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Regime Forces Suffer Heavy Losses in Southeast Myanmar

Posted: 20 Apr 2022 01:16 AM PDT

Over 1,200 junta soldiers have been killed in Karen State since the start of the year, according to the Karen National Union.

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