Friday, July 9, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Junta Closes Myanmar’s Schools Amid COVID-19 Spike

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 04:44 AM PDT

Sources say the June 1 reopening was unsafe and rushed to show the regime was in control of the country.

The post Junta Closes Myanmar's Schools Amid COVID-19 Spike appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta to File Corruption Charges Against NLD Vice Chairman

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 02:42 AM PDT

Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, who is also the ousted Mandalay Region Chief Minister, faces new case under Anti-Corruption Law.

The post Myanmar Junta to File Corruption Charges Against NLD Vice Chairman appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China Closes Myanmar Border Amid COVID-19 Spike

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 01:53 AM PDT

Traders do not know when the only border gate that was still operating in Muse will reopen.

The post China Closes Myanmar Border Amid COVID-19 Spike appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Border Town Locked Down by KIA as New COVID-19 Infections Emerge

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 01:48 AM PDT

Access to Majiayang, a town controlled by ethnic armed group the Kachin Independence Army, has been blocked after a cluster of coronavirus cases was discovered.

The post Myanmar Border Town Locked Down by KIA as New COVID-19 Infections Emerge appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Coup China Saw Coming in Myanmar—and Failed to Stop

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 12:28 AM PDT

After five months of worsening instability on its border, Beijing would be open to a negotiated settlement, some NLD insiders say.

The post The Coup China Saw Coming in Myanmar—and Failed to Stop appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Public Facing an Unprecedented Threefold Tragedy: Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Must Work With Ethnic Civil Groups

Posted: 08 Jul 2021 10:45 PM PDT

The NLD, NUG and CRPH should coordinate with ethnic civil society leaders, who have the infrastructure in place to help people affected by conflict, COVID and poverty.

The post Public Facing an Unprecedented Threefold Tragedy: Myanmar's Shadow Govt Must Work With Ethnic Civil Groups appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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