Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


UPDATED: Two Civilian Fighters Killed Amid Shootout With Myanmar Junta Troops in Mandalay

Posted: 22 Jun 2021 05:28 AM PDT

Regime forces attacked a PDF base in the city, killing two, arresting six and seizing weapons, the People's Defense Force Mandalay said.

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Despite Myanmar Regime’s Denial, Locals Insist Troops Burned Down Their Village

Posted: 22 Jun 2021 04:44 AM PDT

Kin Ma Village in Magwe Region was set on fire on June 15 by regime forces, killing an elderly couple and leaving 1,000 villagers homeless.

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Myanmar’s COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise

Posted: 22 Jun 2021 04:21 AM PDT

A total of 595 new coronavirus cases were detected in 24 hours as new strains move across the country.

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Myanmar Junta Officials on Bangladesh Border Test COVID-19 Positive

Posted: 22 Jun 2021 03:11 AM PDT

The Rakhine State officials were hospitalized after falling ill on Sunday.

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Eight Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Karen State: KNLA

Posted: 22 Jun 2021 03:04 AM PDT

The Karen National Liberation Army says regime forces invaded its territory without giving notice.

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EU Sanctions Myanmar Junta Cabinet Ministers, Attorney General

Posted: 22 Jun 2021 02:44 AM PDT

Eight officials, including police and navy chiefs, ministers and attorney general, blacklisted along with three junta-controlled 'economic entities'.

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No Evidence for Myanmar Junta’s Charges Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi: Lawyer

Posted: 22 Jun 2021 02:04 AM PDT

Her legal team showed during cross-examination of witnesses that no illegal walkie-talkies could have been seized from her, a lawyer for the State Counselor said.

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Myanmar Junta Troops Battle Civilian Resistance Fighters in Mandalay

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 11:55 PM PDT

Regime forces attacked a PDF base in Hton Tone Ward; resistance fighters from other locations were attempting to help the PDF forces evacuate with their weapons.

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