Monday, June 7, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Under Myanmar Regime’s House Arrest, Suu Kyi Short on Cash for Food

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 06:57 AM PDT

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi says nine detainees and her dog need food and medicine but she does not want support from those detaining her.

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Myanmar Junta Jails Magwe Chief Minister in Incitement Case

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 06:50 AM PDT

Dr. Aung Moe Nyo, who is also the National League for Democracy's secretary, faces an additional charge under the Natural Disaster Management Law.

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Myanmar Regime’s Ban on Imported Soap and Toothpaste Criticized for Aiming to Boost Military Profits

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 06:44 AM PDT

The junta is apparently trying to stimulate military-owned businesses by outlawing imports of daily essentials.

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Trying to Legitimize Myanmar’s Regime Can Only Backfire for China

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 06:34 AM PDT

The junta can't deliver the stability China needs on its southern border, and any hopes that ASEAN can have a positive influence are misguided.

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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Trial to be Completed Within Six Months

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 04:09 AM PDT

The State Counselor has asked to meet with her fellow detained leaders President U Win Myint and Dr. Myo Aung.

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Myanmar Junta Hired Mon People to Join Coup Leader at Bridge Ceremony

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 02:42 AM PDT

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is thought to have renamed the controversial bridge in Mon State in an effort to gain support for his coup.

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Myanmar Daily Post-Coup Update: June 5-6

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 01:31 AM PDT

Junta troops killed five people in Ayeyarwady; bombs exploded in several places; soldiers razed monuments to Gen. Aung San in Karen; Kayah fighters battled regime troops.

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Resistance Fighters Inflict Heavy Losses on Junta Forces in Myanmar’s Chin State

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 01:12 AM PDT

Chinland Defense Force-Mindat said it killed around 50 soldiers and later came under bombardment from regime fighter jets.

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