Monday, November 1, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


US Condemns Myanmar Military’s Violence in Chin State

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 04:50 AM PDT

The State Department described the bombardment of Thantlang and destruction of homes and churches as 'abhorrent' and called for the regime to be held accountable.

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Former US Diplomat Bill Richardson to Visit Myanmar

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 04:05 AM PDT

The onetime friend of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is due to arrive Monday; he will reportedly meet with the regime's health and foreign ministers to discuss COVID vaccines.

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Myanmar Junta Kills 10 Civilians in Five Days: AAPP

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 03:50 AM PDT

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners says regime forces continue to torture detainees to death.

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How the Suu Kyi-Richardson Clash Unfolded

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 03:01 AM PDT

Ex-US diplomat Bill Richardson has announced he plans to visit Myanmar. Here is The Irrawaddy's 2018 report on his abrupt falling out with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi that year.

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Myanmar Junta Places Lawyers Back Under Control of Military Regime

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 01:45 AM PDT

Legal experts say that junta amendments to the Bar Council Act will restrict the freedom of lawyers and remove checks and balances on the legal process.

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ASEAN and the Myanmar Quagmire: China’s Next Move

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 11:49 PM PDT

It seems clear that unless the junta starts cooperating with the regional bloc, Min Aung Hlaing will not be invited to the ASEAN-China Special Summit this month.

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