Wednesday, April 6, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Military Never Forgave Suu Kyi for State Counselor’s Role

Posted: 06 Apr 2022 06:36 AM PDT

Six years ago, the newly elected National League for Democracy ignored military objections and installed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as government leader. 

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Myanmar Regime Orders That All Foreign Currency Be Converted Into Kyats

Posted: 06 Apr 2022 05:32 AM PDT

Exposing its dire need for dollars, the debt-laden junta has ordered that all foreign currencies be deposited and converted into the local unit at a low 'official' rate. 

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Arakan Army Threatens War With Myanmar Junta

Posted: 06 Apr 2022 02:31 AM PDT

The Rakhine State armed group says it will not tolerate regime interference in its new administration.

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Myanmar Junta Detains Nine Anti-Coup Activists in Mandalay Raids

Posted: 06 Apr 2022 12:16 AM PDT

The young protesters, six male and three female, were detained during raids on safe houses in the city's Amarapura Township; their whereabouts are unknown.

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