Monday, May 30, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Junta Torches 10 Villages in Two Days in Sagaing

Posted: 30 May 2022 06:16 AM PDT

Airstrikes and arson attacks are being reported as the regime targets the resistance stronghold.

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“We Have to Escalate the Fighting”: Myanmar Civilian Acting President

Posted: 30 May 2022 05:24 AM PDT

Acting President of the National Unity Government Duwa Lashi La speaks to The Irrawaddy about what the people's government has achieved since it was formed.

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

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Death Penalty Cases Soar in Myanmar Since Coup

Posted: 30 May 2022 02:49 AM PDT

Nearly 90 people have been sentenced to death by military tribunals since Feb. 1, 2021, versus fewer than 10 a year during the previous four years.

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Myanmar Regime’s Witness Against Suu Kyi Spared Corruption Charges

Posted: 30 May 2022 02:40 AM PDT

Yangon's former chief minister, Phyo Min Thein, avoided prosecution because he testified against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

The post Myanmar Regime's Witness Against Suu Kyi Spared Corruption Charges appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Look at Myanmar’s Illusory ‘Peace Process’

Posted: 30 May 2022 12:54 AM PDT

Veteran journalist Bertil Lintner talks to Irrawaddy editor-in-chief Aung Zaw about why Myanmar's official peace process has been a non-starter from the outset.

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