Tuesday, November 16, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Thailand Needs Healthy Myanmar Migrants to Boost Economy

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 05:40 PM PST

Kavi Chongkittavorn argues that it is in Thailand's interest to welcome migrant workers from war-torn Myanmar.

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The Day Myanmar’s Election Commission Certified the NLD’s 2nd Straight Poll Landslide

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 05:35 PM PST

This week a year ago, the UEC officially announced a landslide win for the NLD in the general election, with local and foreign monitors ruling the vote free and fair.

The post The Day Myanmar's Election Commission Certified the NLD's 2nd Straight Poll Landslide appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ousted Myanmar MP Vows to Continue Anti-Junta Struggle to Which Her Father Gave His Life

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 05:30 PM PST

Sought by the junta, NLD member Myat Thida Htun draws strength from her last conversation with her father, who passed away after going into hiding following the coup.

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Myanmar Resistance Claims to Have Killed More Than 70 Junta Troops in Two Days

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 04:08 AM PST

Unverified reports of attacks have come from across Myanmar.

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Myanmar Junta’s Election Commission Charges Suu Kyi and Win Myint With Fraud

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 03:58 AM PST

The commission is prosecuting Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and 14 other senior figures over 'illegal activities' in the 2020 election.

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Myanmar Regime Looks to Diplomacy to Gain Legitimacy

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 03:51 AM PST

Arrival of high-ranking officials from China, Japan and Thailand shows junta wants to prevent further diplomatic isolation.

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Myanmar Regime Introduces New Motorbike Restrictions

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 03:39 AM PST

Townships in four regions affected as junta tries to stop civilian resistance fighters using motorbikes to attack regime forces.

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Myanmar Junta Cuts off Electricity to Local Businesses

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 01:51 AM PST

Mandalay businesses have power disconnected after refusing to pay electricity bills in protest at the military regime and their coup.

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Myanmar Civilian Govt Minister Dismisses ‘Death Threat’ Claim as Misinformation

Posted: 16 Nov 2021 01:44 AM PST

Myanmar Civilian Govt Minister Dismisses 'Death Threat' Claim as Misinformation

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Detained Myanmar Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Japanese Sword Restored

Posted: 15 Nov 2021 09:56 PM PST

The State Counselor, who has been held by the military regime since Feb. 1, approached the Japanese ambassador about restoring the sword before her arrest.

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