Tuesday, June 28, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


ASEAN Special Envoy on Second Visit to Myanmar; No Meeting With Suu Kyi

Posted: 28 Jun 2022 05:19 AM PDT

Despite a request by ASEAN chair Hun Sen, the military regime will not allow the envoy to meet the detained democracy leader.

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Myanmar Junta Tortures Sagaing Anti-Regime Activist’s Mother to Force Surrender 

Posted: 28 Jun 2022 03:37 AM PDT

A police chief in Wetlet Township has told activists to surrender or one of their mothers will be killed. 

The post Myanmar Junta Tortures Sagaing Anti-Regime Activist's Mother to Force Surrender  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Resistance Mine Attacks on Myanmar Junta Convoys Kill Almost 40 Soldiers

Posted: 28 Jun 2022 03:34 AM PDT

People's Defense Forces in Sagaing and Mandalay regions used mines to repeatedly attack junta convoys, including one escorting a senior regime official. 

The post Resistance Mine Attacks on Myanmar Junta Convoys Kill Almost 40 Soldiers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Karen Groups Battle Myanmar Military for Control of Key Outpost

Posted: 28 Jun 2022 12:05 AM PDT

The KNU's armed wings and other resistance groups have been fighting junta forces for control of strategically important Ukayit Hta in Myawaddy Township since Sunday.

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Nearly 7,000 Civilians in Mon State Flee Myanmar Junta Raids and Shelling

Posted: 27 Jun 2022 06:00 AM PDT

Fighting is breaking out in Mon State after Karen National Liberation Army and resistance ambushes.  

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Almost 100 Civilians Tortured to Death by Myanmar Regime Since Coup

Posted: 27 Jun 2022 04:50 AM PDT

Myanmar rights groups detail evidence of horrific torture and call on international community to help put an end to the military's impunity.

The post Almost 100 Civilians Tortured to Death by Myanmar Regime Since Coup appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Three Elderly Civilians Killed by Junta Soldiers in Southern Myanmar

Posted: 27 Jun 2022 04:03 AM PDT

Regime forces have mounted frequent raids this month in the resistance stronghold of Launglon Township, Tanintharyi Region.

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Myanmar Junta Troops Raid Villages After Power Cable to Chinese Mine Blown Up

Posted: 27 Jun 2022 03:13 AM PDT

Regime troops are based at the controversial Wanbao copper mine in Sagaing Region and using the compound to raid villages.

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As Myanmar Burns, Junta Pours Money Into ‘World’s Tallest’ Buddha Image

Posted: 27 Jun 2022 03:08 AM PDT

Among the biggest donors to the 25-m-high statue in Naypyitaw are members of the current junta as well as ex-generals and ministers of former military regimes.

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ASEAN’s Envoy on Myanmar Urges Suu Kyi’s Return to House Arrest From Solitary Confinement

Posted: 27 Jun 2022 02:57 AM PDT

Prak Sokhonn asked the junta to exercise 'compassion' in the ousted State Counselor's case, echoing 'deep concerns expressed by ASEAN colleagues.'

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Myanmar Regime Chief’s son to Import Russian Oil

Posted: 27 Jun 2022 02:49 AM PDT

The junta is turning to Russia, its major arms supplier, to help solve the country's energy crisis.

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