Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Junta Uses Artillery on Civilians in Kachin State

Posted: 04 Aug 2021 04:53 AM PDT

The Kachin Independence Army says the military is deliberately targeting civilians.

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Civilian Dies in Myanmar Junta Custody

Posted: 04 Aug 2021 03:58 AM PDT

Ko Htet Ko Oo died after being detained by the military regime while allegedly in possession of explosives.

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Myanmar’s COVID-19 Third Wave Yet to Peak

Posted: 04 Aug 2021 01:57 AM PDT

Epidemiologist Dr. Tin Tin Htar Myint believes coronavirus infections will start declining in September.

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Brunei Foreign Minister Appointed ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar

Posted: 04 Aug 2021 01:36 AM PDT

ASEAN foreign ministers named Erywan Yusof to the post, ending a three-month-long tussle.

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Myanmar Regime Says Private Banks’ Foreign Hires Must Be Approved

Posted: 04 Aug 2021 12:10 AM PDT

Private lenders must seek the Central Bank of Myanmar's nod before recruiting foreigners, whose appointments will be limited.

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US Urges ASEAN to Stand up to China

Posted: 03 Aug 2021 06:30 PM PDT

US Defense Secretary offers encouragement to ASEAN to end the violence in Myanmar, while reassuring allies of Washington's support.

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