Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Suu Kyi Warns People of New COVID-19 Strain, Urges More Caution

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 07:38 AM PDT

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi told her lawyers that people need to fear the new strains of coronavirus.

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Cowardly Myanmar Junta Jails Our Families: Activist

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 06:35 AM PDT

Despite the recent release of his five-year-old daughter, Ko Soe Htay's wife and another ailing daughter remain in the regime's detention.

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Myanmar Junta Sanctions ‘Inappropriate’ Says China

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 04:54 AM PDT

China's foreign minister Wang Yi reiterates support for military regime at World Peace Forum in Beijing.

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ASEAN Deadlocked on Selection of Special Envoy to Myanmar

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 04:40 AM PDT

Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are all reportedly unwilling to compromise on their candidates; the junta is said to prefer the latter option but has been unresponsive.

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Myanmar’s Border Trade With China Hit by COVID-19 Outbreaks

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 02:33 AM PDT

Bilateral trade through border crossings between Shan and Kachin states and Yunnan has slumped as China restricts the number of cargo trucks allowed to enter the country.

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Myanmar’s Orwellian New Order

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 12:13 AM PDT

Do the Tatmadaw's generals and their cohorts believe the absurd fictions they use to justify their takeover and repressive rule? The answer is probably yes.

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