Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Junta Accused of Targeting Civilians with Landmines

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 04:31 AM PDT

An increasing use of landmines is being reported in Kayah and Chin states as the regime steps up its violence against villagers in anti-regime strongholds.

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Myanmar Junta Crony Plays Key Role in Arms Purchases From Ukraine

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 02:33 AM PDT

U Aung Hlaing Oo, owner of MCM, is close with Tatmadaw leaders and has plans to set up a military hardware and arms factory in Myanmar with Ukrainian involvement.

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Myanmar Junta Jails NLD Lawmaker and Civilians For Anti-Regime Protests

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 01:42 AM PDT

The three men were convicted of sedition and other offences for organizing demonstrations in Rakhine State against the military regime's coup.

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Myanmar’s Currency Hits Record Low as Coup Wreaks Havoc on Economy

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 12:47 AM PDT

Demand for US dollars and gold is soaring as the junta's attempts to stabilize currency markets fail, foreign inflows dry up and the prices of fuel and other goods rise.

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Thailand Offers a Vision for a ‘Next Normal’ at the UN

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 06:30 PM PDT

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed the importance of the Buddhist concept of 'balance of all things' in preparing for the post COVID-19 era.

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