Saturday, February 5, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Junta Fails the Sovereignty Test

Posted: 04 Feb 2022 12:30 PM PST

A year after the coup, the regime has no popular support, lacks territorial control and global legitimacy, and its diplomats are barred from international meetings.

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Junta Watch: Old Faces Reappear, Coup Leader Declares Himself Buddhism’s Savior and More

Posted: 04 Feb 2022 10:30 AM PST

Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing accused the PDF or war crimes and another silent strike embarrassed the regime.

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Myanmar Regime’s Deputy Chief Makes Trip to War-Torn Kayah State

Posted: 04 Feb 2022 02:37 AM PST

Vice Senior General Soe Win landed in the state capital Loikaw amid heavy security on Thursday as the junta looks to quell growing resistance activity there.

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Myanmar Junta Fines Election Officials for Alleged Fraud Over 2020 Poll

Posted: 04 Feb 2022 12:45 AM PST

The regime has vowed to prosecute almost 2.500 people for electoral fraud, despite local and international observers stating that there were no major irregularities.

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UN Myanmar Envoy’s Credibility in Tatters After Urging ‘Power Sharing’ With Military

Posted: 03 Feb 2022 11:00 PM PST

Noeleen Heyzer has prompted an outcry by urging opponents of the junta to negotiate a power-sharing deal, then refusing to acknowledge, let alone amend, her comments.

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