Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar’s Legally-Elected Lawmakers Denounce Coup, Call for Release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 07:54 AM PST

NLD lawmakers pledge loyalty to democracy and say they stand with the people in defiance of the coup.

Myanmar’s Coup Leaders Name a New Union Election Commission

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 07:23 AM PST

Hand-picked body will oversee a do-over vote to reverse the NLD's landslide victory in November.

Power Grab Brings Myanmar to Standstill

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 06:58 AM PST

The Tatmadaw's legal defense of its coup is flawed; if its aim is to convince the people it can govern over the next 12 months, history shows it is likely to fail.

Myanmar Coup Means Huge Losses for Thailand’s Border Trade

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 06:50 AM PST

Tighter inspection measures are expected to cost Thai businesses more than $1.5 million a day, and the losses could increase if Myanmar is subject to sanctions.

Myanmar’s Medics Launch Civil Disobedience Campaign Against Coup

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 06:46 AM PST

Hundreds of staff from more than 110 government hospitals and health departments have gone on strike against Myanmar's military.

China and West Differ Over Term for Myanmar’s Military Rule

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 06:01 AM PST

For the US and other G7 countries, it's a "coup" but China calls it a "major cabinet reshuffle".

Myanmar Military Govt Files Cases Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 04:31 AM PST

The State Counselor and President, who were remanded in custody until Feb. 15, are accused of illegally importing telecom equipment and breaking COVID laws, respectively.

NLD Demands Myanmar Military End ‘Unlawful’ Raids on Its Offices

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 04:19 AM PST

Since seizing power from the government on Monday, the military has raided NLD offices in states and regions across Myanmar, forcing entry and confiscating property.

Mobile Internet Connectivity Restored to Western Myanmar

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 03:56 AM PST

After about two years without 4G access, the authorities suddenly lifted an internet blackout in Rakhine State and Paletwa in Chin State soon after Monday's coup.

Parties Call on Myanmar Military to Accept Election Results

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 02:57 AM PST

Political parties unite in demanding the military accept the November 8 general election results.

Myanmar Military Give MPs 24 Hours to Leave Naypyitaw

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 02:34 AM PST

Parliamentarians in the capital have been told to go home by Thursday morning after the military coup dissolved the new parliament.

Sanctions Threat Already Having Chilling Effect on Business Activity in Myanmar

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 01:57 AM PST

Companies, especially foreign businesses, are putting investment plans on hold and some have suspended production in the wake of Monday's military coup.

Myanmar Military Regime Appoints Governing Body

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 12:40 AM PST

The 11-member State Administrative Council is led by Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing and includes seven generals and three civilians; councils also appointed for states/regions.
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