Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Int’l Community Can’t Be Relied on for Myanmar Democracy Movement or People’s Safety: NUG

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 05:57 AM PDT

Myanmar's shadow govt said last seven months have shown that national solidarity, collective action are most effective ways to end coup, instability caused by military.

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China’s Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar, Nepal and Tibet Threaten to Encircle India

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 04:37 AM PDT

New railways linking China to Southeast and South Asia have significant security implications for India.

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Civilians Arrested as Myanmar Military Cracks Down in Kayah State

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 04:13 AM PDT

Half the population of Kayah State in southeast Myanmar has been displaced by fighting, while junta forces are torturing detained civilians and using them as human shields.

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Over 1,700 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Past Three Months, Civilian Govt Says

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 01:00 AM PDT

The troops were killed in clashes with civilian resistance fighters and ethnic armed groups, the National Unity Government said.

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Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Attends Court as Health Improves

Posted: 13 Sep 2021 11:45 PM PDT

The detained State Counselor said she was feeling better Tuesday, though still dizzy; she missed Monday's hearing as she was feeling unwell.

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Myanmar’s UN Ambassador to Stay On: UN Sources

Posted: 13 Sep 2021 10:36 PM PDT

In a major blow to the junta's drive for legitimacy, China and the US have reportedly reached an agreement to keep U Kyaw Moe Tun in his seat.

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