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.

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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.

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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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