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• Myanmar Junta Cuts Internet Access in Hpakant
• Around 30 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Magwe Ambush
• Artist U Marlar, Favorite of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Dies of COVID-19
• Can a UN Arms Embargo on Myanmar Work?
• Tens of Thousands Flee Myanmar Regime Forces’ Raids in Sagaing, Magwe
• Singapore Says ‘Lines of Communication’ Open With Myanmar Junta—but to Say What?

Myanmar Junta Cuts Internet Access in Hpakant Posted: 24 Aug 2021 04:50 AM PDT Locals fear that the internet blackout means that military operations are set to intensify in the Kachin State town. The post Myanmar Junta Cuts Internet Access in Hpakant appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Around 30 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Magwe Ambush Posted: 24 Aug 2021 04:24 AM PDT Civilian resistance fighters said they attacked a convoy of regime reinforcements heading to embattled Sagaing Region. The post Around 30 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Magwe Ambush appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Artist U Marlar, Favorite of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Dies of COVID-19 Posted: 24 Aug 2021 04:06 AM PDT He was renowned for watercolors and historical subjects; Daw Aung San Suu Kyi commissioned a painting from him in 2016 and curated an exhibition of his works that year. The post Artist U Marlar, Favorite of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Dies of COVID-19 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Can a UN Arms Embargo on Myanmar Work? Posted: 24 Aug 2021 03:44 AM PDT Banning arms sales to the military regime will require concerted international action and not just empty rhetoric. The post Can a UN Arms Embargo on Myanmar Work? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Tens of Thousands Flee Myanmar Regime Forces’ Raids in Sagaing, Magwe Posted: 24 Aug 2021 12:53 AM PDT Junta troops have been going from village to village, using residents as shields, looting, detaining people and destroying property; the NUG calls the actions war crimes. The post Tens of Thousands Flee Myanmar Regime Forces' Raids in Sagaing, Magwe appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Singapore Says ‘Lines of Communication’ Open With Myanmar Junta—but to Say What? Posted: 23 Aug 2021 11:37 PM PDT History shows the city state is happy to let Myanmar's generals provide the 'stability' needed to protect investment, while letting them reside and seek treatment there. The post Singapore Says 'Lines of Communication' Open With Myanmar Junta—but to Say What? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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