Monday, May 16, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Junta Troops Clash With Arakan Army in Western Myanmar 

Posted: 16 May 2022 04:04 AM PDT

Military tensions are increasing in Rakhine State, as fears grow that informal ceasefire between AA and regime is breaking down.

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Malaysian Foreign Minister Meets Counterpart From Myanmar’s Shadow Govt

Posted: 16 May 2022 03:33 AM PDT

Defying junta warnings, Saifuddin Abdullah met Daw Zin Mar Aung in Washington, becoming the first minister from ASEAN to engage with the parallel government.

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Resistance Commander Killed in Fighting with Myanmar Junta

Posted: 16 May 2022 03:14 AM PDT

Heavy clashes have been reported in southern Shan State with resistance groups claiming to have killed numerous regime troops.

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Regime Forces Torture and Kill 29 People in Upper Myanmar

Posted: 16 May 2022 03:08 AM PDT

Junta troops abducted villagers in Sagaing Region, shooting some dead and torturing and burning others alive.

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KIO Warns Civil Servants in Northern Myanmar Not to Work for Junta

Posted: 16 May 2022 01:11 AM PDT

District and township administrations under the group's control in Kachin State sent letters to local officials urging them to resign or face 'consequences'.

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ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus ‘Not Appropriate’ for Myanmar: Ex-US Ambassador

Posted: 16 May 2022 12:54 AM PDT

Ex-US envoy Scot Marciel argues that the military has left no room for real negotiation; he also says Bangkok and Washington should cooperate to help refugees.

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