Friday, May 21, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Explosions Rock Myanmar’s Business Hub; Kill Security Forces

Posted: 21 May 2021 09:16 AM PDT

Cities across Myanmar have experienced a series of blasts since late March and government buildings are largely targeted.

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Myanmar Death Toll at the Hands of the Junta Climbs to 810

Posted: 21 May 2021 09:08 AM PDT

At least 25 more civilians were killed in the past 10 days, including students, tortured detainees and resistance fighters.

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Myanmar Regime’s Army Captain Killed Among Others: Resistance

Posted: 21 May 2021 07:19 AM PDT

The civilian defense force in Chin State claims to have killed six junta troops in a shootout with regime forces.

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Ethnic Army and Civilian Forces Battle Myanmar Regime in Kayah State

Posted: 21 May 2021 04:28 AM PDT

Fierce clashes have been reported along a highway in Kayah State where the junta forces face civilian resistance fighters and the Karenni Army.

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Japanese Retail Giant AEON Shelves Myanmar Mall Plans

Posted: 21 May 2021 04:17 AM PDT

The crisis created by the military seizure of power has forced the Japanese firm to pause its plans for the major shopping mall.

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Myanmar Junta to Dissolve National League for Democracy

Posted: 21 May 2021 03:33 AM PDT

The regime's election body repeated its claim that the party, whose landslide 2020 election win has been endorsed by international poll monitors, 'rigged' the vote.

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Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Chin State Clashes

Posted: 21 May 2021 02:31 AM PDT

Civilian resistance fighters ambushed military convoys and attacked a regime outpost in and around the Chin capital Hakha.

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