Thursday, March 31, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Property Demand Booms in Myanmar’s Capital as Wealthy Seek Safety

Posted: 31 Mar 2022 05:34 AM PDT

Regular power supplies and a lack of junta raids have led to a triple in demand for homes in some areas of Naypyitaw.

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Ex-Bodyguard of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Given Two More Years in Prison

Posted: 31 Mar 2022 04:58 AM PDT

A junta court sentenced police officer Cherry Htet for incitement, adding to an earlier three-year term for social media posts in support of the detained State Counselor.

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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Back in Court After Spell in Quarantine

Posted: 31 Mar 2022 04:21 AM PDT

The detained State Counselor missed several court appearances recently due to being quarantined after people living with her tested positive for COVID-19.

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US Expert Says Focusing on Regime Defections a Good Strategy for Myanmar’s Revolution

Posted: 31 Mar 2022 02:13 AM PDT

In an interview with The Irrawaddy, Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd also said the Myanmar resistance could learn some lessons from Ukraine's effort to rally international support.

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Nothing New About Myanmar Junta Chief’s Cruelty 

Posted: 30 Mar 2022 04:51 AM PDT

Min Aung Hlaing began exploiting his power even as a junior officer so no one should be surprised by his behavior as a military dictator, argues Paw Htun.  

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Myanmar Junta Convoy Under Repeated Attack in Chin State

Posted: 30 Mar 2022 01:52 AM PDT

Around 80 regime vehicles are heading to Matupi but have only reached Mindat after suffering heavy casualties, according to the Chinland Defense Force. 

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US, Singapore Leaders Urge Myanmar Junta to Free Political Detainees

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 11:59 PM PDT

In talks in Washington, President Biden and Prime Minister Lee also called on the regime to end violence against civilians, allow access to aid and restore democracy.

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Remembering Myanmar’s Fallen Heroes

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 10:41 PM PDT

The Irrawaddy revisits an article from March last year honoring some of the more than 500 peaceful protesters killed by the junta during the first month after it seized power.

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