Saturday, January 8, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Junta Watch: The Boss Toasts His Henchmen, an Unwanted ‘Guest’ Arrives and More

Posted: 07 Jan 2022 05:40 PM PST

This week the military regime also admitted surprise at the armed resistance to its rule and proposed a voting system it believes will improve its dismal election record.

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The Day Myanmar Military Chief Makes First Move for Coup

Posted: 07 Jan 2022 05:30 PM PST

Myanmar Junta Aircraft Attack Near Thai Border

Posted: 07 Jan 2022 05:09 AM PST

Despite airstrikes targeting a Karenni Army camp, resistance forces claim to be defeating the regime militarily.

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Cambodian Leader Draws People’s Fury as He Arrives in Junta-Ruled Myanmar

Posted: 07 Jan 2022 03:43 AM PST

Hun Sen's two-day visit is the first by a foreign leader since the coup; he was denounced at protests inside Myanmar and online for engaging with the military regime.

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Yangon Resistance Fighters Step up Attacks on Myanmar Junta

Posted: 07 Jan 2022 03:34 AM PST

The first week of the New Year has seen an escalation of attacks on regime forces and targets in the country's commercial capital.

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