Monday, November 22, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Chinese-Owned Banana Plantations Fueling Exploitation in Myanmar

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 05:30 PM PST

Intensive, Chinese-backed banana farming in Myanmar and Laos has resulted in human rights abuses and environmental damage.

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Death Toll at Hands of Myanmar Junta Reaches 1,281

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 06:11 AM PST

A 23-year-old medic, five teenagers, bystanders and striking teachers were among those killed by regime forces so far this month.

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Around 120 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Magwe Region: Resistance

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 05:45 AM PST

The armed resistance groups claim to have killed large numbers of regime soldiers and even forced a helicopter to crash land.

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China’s New Border Law Could Further Complicate Boundary Disputes

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 01:09 AM PST

Beijing is legally asserting sovereignty in areas considered to be disputed, and authorizing official agencies to use lethal force against 'intruders'.

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ASEAN Invites Minister From Myanmar’s Shadow Civilian Govt to Climate Conference

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 12:59 AM PST

The regime minister was not invited; Dr. Tu Hkawng, the parallel government's environment minister, welcomed the move as evidence that ASEAN recognizes the NUG.

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Myanmar Junta Leader Excluded as China Hosts Summit With ASEAN Leaders

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 10:55 PM PST

It is the second major regional summit from which Min Aung Hlaing has been shunned in two months.

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The Age-Old Nature of the ‘New Cold War’

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 05:31 PM PST

Unlike the Soviet Union, the Chinese are likely to put up a real fight.

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