Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Any Embassy Sales by Junta Would Be Illegal, Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Warns

Posted: 15 Sep 2021 05:51 AM PDT

The National Unity Government issued the warning amid reports that the regime plans to sell the site of Myanmar's diplomatic mission in Japan.

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Junta’s Demand to Spy on Customers Prompts Telenor to Leave Myanmar

Posted: 15 Sep 2021 05:06 AM PDT

The parent firm of telecom operator Telenor Myanmar says the junta's demand that it be able to intercept clients' communications would violate sanctions and int'l law.

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Myanmar Junta Cuts Internet Access in Anti-Regime Resistance Strongholds

Posted: 15 Sep 2021 04:33 AM PDT

An internet blackout is in place in several townships in Sagaing and Mandalay regions, with local resistance groups expecting fresh attacks from regime forces.

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Myanmar Junta Troops Suspected of Killing and Mutilating Civilians

Posted: 15 Sep 2021 04:22 AM PDT

The bodies of the five victims showed signs of torture and were found following clashes between junta soldiers and civilian resistance fighters in Gangaw.

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Myanmar Military Regime Accuses Resistance Fighters of Bago Bank Heist

Posted: 15 Sep 2021 04:15 AM PDT

Local resistance groups deny responsibility for the four billion kyats robbery, saying junta claims are disinformation designed to smear the Bago People's Defense Force.

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

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 05:08 AM 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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Over 1,700 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Past Three Months, Civilian Govt Says

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 05:02 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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China’s Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar, Nepal and Tibet Threaten to Encircle India

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 04:44 AM PDT

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

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

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 03:36 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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