Saturday, January 15, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Junta Watch: Coup Leader Finds a ‘Godbrother’, Sacks a General, Backs a Friendly Monk and More

Posted: 14 Jan 2022 05:30 PM PST

Also this week, the junta followed one of its worst atrocities by claiming it was the victim of war crimes.

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Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Near Thai Border Injure Displaced Civilians

Posted: 14 Jan 2022 05:12 AM PST

At least 10 civilians were injured in territory held by the Democratic Karen Benevolent Association armed group in Karen State.

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‘I Will Fight to the End,’ Says Yangon Resident Turned Resistance Fighter

Posted: 14 Jan 2022 04:44 AM PST

A 26-year-old who less than a year ago was focused on social media and city life talks to The Irrawaddy about his new life fighting the regime from a jungle base.

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After Residents Flee Fighting, Myanmar Soldiers Loot Town

Posted: 14 Jan 2022 03:01 AM PST

Regime forces steal from homes in the Kayah State capital Loikaw after majority of residents flee ongoing clashes.

The post After Residents Flee Fighting, Myanmar Soldiers Loot Town appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NUG Accuses Myanmar Junta of Committing Crimes Against Humanity

Posted: 14 Jan 2022 02:51 AM PST

The parallel civilian government says the regime is mocking international law with its ongoing atrocities.

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Suspended International Infrastructure Projects Resumed in Myanmar

Posted: 14 Jan 2022 01:24 AM PST

Construction of new bridges and upgrades to railway lines funded by Japan and South Korea stalled after the coup, but have now been resumed.

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Video Showing Rohingya Militants Causes Alarm in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 13 Jan 2022 04:12 AM PST

Maungdaw residents are afraid to leave their villages and fear a return to sectarian strife after a video emerged showing ARSA fighters holding a drill in the area.

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Myanmar Junta Expands its Intelligence Operation

Posted: 13 Jan 2022 03:45 AM PST

Once feared across the country, the regime's military intelligence office is now believed to be much less capable than before.

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