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• Myanmar Junta Uses Artillery on Civilians in Kachin State
• Civilian Dies in Myanmar Junta Custody
• Myanmar’s COVID-19 Third Wave Yet to Peak
• Brunei Foreign Minister Appointed ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar
• Myanmar Regime Says Private Banks’ Foreign Hires Must Be Approved
• US Urges ASEAN to Stand up to China

Myanmar Junta Uses Artillery on Civilians in Kachin State Posted: 04 Aug 2021 04:53 AM PDT The Kachin Independence Army says the military is deliberately targeting civilians. The post Myanmar Junta Uses Artillery on Civilians in Kachin State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Civilian Dies in Myanmar Junta Custody Posted: 04 Aug 2021 03:58 AM PDT Ko Htet Ko Oo died after being detained by the military regime while allegedly in possession of explosives. The post Civilian Dies in Myanmar Junta Custody appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s COVID-19 Third Wave Yet to Peak Posted: 04 Aug 2021 01:57 AM PDT Epidemiologist Dr. Tin Tin Htar Myint believes coronavirus infections will start declining in September. The post Myanmar's COVID-19 Third Wave Yet to Peak appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Brunei Foreign Minister Appointed ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar Posted: 04 Aug 2021 01:36 AM PDT ASEAN foreign ministers named Erywan Yusof to the post, ending a three-month-long tussle. The post Brunei Foreign Minister Appointed ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Says Private Banks’ Foreign Hires Must Be Approved Posted: 04 Aug 2021 12:10 AM PDT Private lenders must seek the Central Bank of Myanmar's nod before recruiting foreigners, whose appointments will be limited. The post Myanmar Regime Says Private Banks' Foreign Hires Must Be Approved appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

US Urges ASEAN to Stand up to China Posted: 03 Aug 2021 06:30 PM PDT US Defense Secretary offers encouragement to ASEAN to end the violence in Myanmar, while reassuring allies of Washington's support. The post US Urges ASEAN to Stand up to China appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Official Myanmar COVID-19 Deaths Exceed 10,000
• Myanmar Coup Chief Amends Counterterrorism Law
• Myanmar Junta’s Caretaker Government Follows in Footsteps of Former Dictator Ne Win
• Explained: The Tussle Over ASEAN’s Special Envoy to Myanmar
• Junta Massacres 40 People in Myanmar Resistance Stronghold During July
• Myanmar Junta Releases Detained Doctors and Civil Servants
• US Dismisses Myanmar Junta’s Election Plan

Official Myanmar COVID-19 Deaths Exceed 10,000 Posted: 03 Aug 2021 08:03 AM PDT The regime claims coronavirus is under control, although it is accused of heavily underestimating the death toll. The post Official Myanmar COVID-19 Deaths Exceed 10,000 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Coup Chief Amends Counterterrorism Law Posted: 03 Aug 2021 06:31 AM PDT Dictator Min Aung Hlaing has boosted jail terms from three to seven years. The post Myanmar Coup Chief Amends Counterterrorism Law appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta’s Caretaker Government Follows in Footsteps of Former Dictator Ne Win Posted: 03 Aug 2021 05:02 AM PDT Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has emulated Ne Win's 1962 coup, but many more people have died in 2021 at his hands. The post Myanmar Junta's Caretaker Government Follows in Footsteps of Former Dictator Ne Win appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Explained: The Tussle Over ASEAN’s Special Envoy to Myanmar Posted: 03 Aug 2021 04:13 AM PDT The junta's rejection of ASEAN's choice of special envoy on Monday is the latest twist in a long saga. The post Explained: The Tussle Over ASEAN's Special Envoy to Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Massacres 40 People in Myanmar Resistance Stronghold During July Posted: 03 Aug 2021 02:17 AM PDT Kani Township in Sagaing Region has seen numerous junta raids in response to determined civilian resistance. The post Junta Massacres 40 People in Myanmar Resistance Stronghold During July appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Releases Detained Doctors and Civil Servants Posted: 03 Aug 2021 02:07 AM PDT A small number of government employees and healthcare workers were released nationwide on Monday, but hundreds more remain in prison. The post Myanmar Junta Releases Detained Doctors and Civil Servants appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

US Dismisses Myanmar Junta’s Election Plan Posted: 03 Aug 2021 01:17 AM PDT Washington accuses the regime of 'stalling for time' with its new 2023 target date for elections; Indonesian foreign minister indicates ASEAN is losing patience. The post US Dismisses Myanmar Junta's Election Plan appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Fears of Another Long Dictatorship as Myanmar Coup Maker Appoints Himself PM
• Myanmar’s Military Regime Lacks Legitimacy and Capacity to Govern
• COVID-19 Unmasks Myanmar Regime’s Callousness and Incompetence
• Civilian Killed by Myanmar Military Artillery Strike

Fears of Another Long Dictatorship as Myanmar Coup Maker Appoints Himself PM Posted: 02 Aug 2021 05:36 AM PDT Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday announced he was heading a caretaker government ahead of polls to be held by 2023, raising the specter of Ne Win's 26-year authoritarian regime. The post Fears of Another Long Dictatorship as Myanmar Coup Maker Appoints Himself PM appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Military Regime Lacks Legitimacy and Capacity to Govern Posted: 02 Aug 2021 04:38 AM PDT With the junta facing nationwide uprisings and unable to control the country, the struggle for the future of Myanmar will be long and protracted. The post Myanmar's Military Regime Lacks Legitimacy and Capacity to Govern appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

COVID-19 Unmasks Myanmar Regime’s Callousness and Incompetence Posted: 02 Aug 2021 02:47 AM PDT Rather than taking responsibility for not acting early, the coup leader has blamed the new variants for the high infection and death tolls. The post COVID-19 Unmasks Myanmar Regime's Callousness and Incompetence appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Civilian Killed by Myanmar Military Artillery Strike Posted: 02 Aug 2021 01:31 AM PDT The 30-year-old man died after ethnic armed group the Kachin Independence Army clashed with junta forces in Kachin State, northern Myanmar. The post Civilian Killed by Myanmar Military Artillery Strike appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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Myanmar Architect Who Designed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Mother’s Mausoleum Dies Posted: 31 Jul 2021 05:18 AM PDT U Bo Gyi, who was hounded by the previous junta for his work, died a monk. He was 89.  The post Myanmar Architect Who Designed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Mother's Mausoleum Dies appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar COVID-19 Victims Rely of Neighbors for Help
• Myanmar Junta Weaponizing Aid
• Myanmar Junta Sells Off $90m Since Coup
• Myanmar Military-allied Karen Armed Group Commander Dies of COVID-19
• Half of Myanmar’s Population Could Have COVID-19 in Two Weeks, UN Told

Myanmar COVID-19 Victims Rely of Neighbors for Help Posted: 30 Jul 2021 05:58 AM PDT Coronavirus sufferers are hanging yellow and white objects outside their homes if they need food and medicine. The post Myanmar COVID-19 Victims Rely of Neighbors for Help appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Weaponizing Aid Posted: 30 Jul 2021 04:19 AM PDT By controlling access to vaccines and oxygen, the military regime – with the help of China - is using vital medical aid as a weapon in the COVID-19 crisis. The post Myanmar Junta Weaponizing Aid appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Sells Off $90m Since Coup Posted: 30 Jul 2021 01:49 AM PDT The kyat's value is tumbling as the military regime scrambles to boost hard currency reserves. The post Myanmar Junta Sells Off $90m Since Coup appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military-allied Karen Armed Group Commander Dies of COVID-19 Posted: 30 Jul 2021 01:39 AM PDT The Lieutenant Colonel in the Border Guard Force died Thursday and was responsible for security at the China-backed Shwe Kokko new city development. The post Myanmar Military-allied Karen Armed Group Commander Dies of COVID-19 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Half of Myanmar’s Population Could Have COVID-19 in Two Weeks, UN Told Posted: 30 Jul 2021 12:04 AM PDT UK and US diplomats told an informal Security Council meeting Myanmar's healthcare system is collapsing due to the junta's mismanagement and attacks on health workers. The post Half of Myanmar's Population Could Have COVID-19 in Two Weeks, UN Told appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Dozens of Myanmar Resistance Fighters Seized in Sagaing Region
• Myanmar Junta Placing False Hopes in China’s Vaccine Diplomacy
• Ethnic Shan Party Slams Myanmar Junta for Scrapping 2020 Election
• Some 10,000 Villagers Flee Fighting in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region
• Flooding on Myanmar-Thai Border Threatens Imports of Oxygen Needed by COVID Patients

Dozens of Myanmar Resistance Fighters Seized in Sagaing Region Posted: 29 Jul 2021 05:40 AM PDT "Our fighters were detained by a trap after entering the village as the Pyu-Saw-Htee said they would surrender," said a resistance fighter. The post Dozens of Myanmar Resistance Fighters Seized in Sagaing Region appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Placing False Hopes in China’s Vaccine Diplomacy Posted: 29 Jul 2021 04:17 AM PDT Many people are refusing Chinese vaccines, citing concerns over their effectiveness and saying they won't accept help from an ally of the military regime. The post Myanmar Junta Placing False Hopes in China's Vaccine Diplomacy appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ethnic Shan Party Slams Myanmar Junta for Scrapping 2020 Election Posted: 29 Jul 2021 03:56 AM PDT The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy says it continues to recognize its successful general election candidates. The post Ethnic Shan Party Slams Myanmar Junta for Scrapping 2020 Election appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Some 10,000 Villagers Flee Fighting in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region Posted: 29 Jul 2021 12:57 AM PDT Villagers from Yinmarbin have fled into the forests after junta troops raided their villages and ransacked their homes; the troops are hunting PDF fighters in the area. The post Some 10,000 Villagers Flee Fighting in Myanmar's Sagaing Region appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Flooding on Myanmar-Thai Border Threatens Imports of Oxygen Needed by COVID Patients Posted: 28 Jul 2021 11:46 PM PDT The Gyaing River near the border trade hub of Myawaddy is above its danger level, meaning the flow of goods needed to fight COVID in Myanmar could be cut off soon. The post Flooding on Myanmar-Thai Border Threatens Imports of Oxygen Needed by COVID Patients appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Floods Compound COVID-19 Crisis in Western Myanmar
• KIA to Carry Out Extensive COVID-19 Tests in Northern Myanmar
• Myanmar Junta to Build New Crematoriums as COVID-19 Death Toll Soars
• Myanmar Mourns COVID-19 Deaths of Famous Artists
• US Defense Secretary Chides Myanmar Junta
• IDP Camp in Myanmar’s Kachin State in Lockdown
• Two Killed as Myanmar Junta Forces Open Fire on Mandalay Protest Column

Floods Compound COVID-19 Crisis in Western Myanmar Posted: 28 Jul 2021 09:15 AM PDT Thandwe hospital was flooded while the Rakhine State town battles coronavirus. The post Floods Compound COVID-19 Crisis in Western Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

KIA to Carry Out Extensive COVID-19 Tests in Northern Myanmar Posted: 28 Jul 2021 04:34 AM PDT The ethnic armed group faces a major coronavirus outbreak in Kachin State. The post KIA to Carry Out Extensive COVID-19 Tests in Northern Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta to Build New Crematoriums as COVID-19 Death Toll Soars Posted: 28 Jul 2021 04:29 AM PDT Regime will open ten new crematoriums in Yangon rather than focusing on fighting the deadly third wave of coronavirus. The post Myanmar Junta to Build New Crematoriums as COVID-19 Death Toll Soars appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Mourns COVID-19 Deaths of Famous Artists Posted: 28 Jul 2021 02:40 AM PDT Dozens of artists and cultural figures have died during the deadly third wave of coronavirus. The post Myanmar Mourns COVID-19 Deaths of Famous Artists appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

US Defense Secretary Chides Myanmar Junta Posted: 28 Jul 2021 01:29 AM PDT Speaking in Singapore while on a tour of SE Asia, Lloyd Austin said the US would work with partners in the region to urge the regime to "move in the right direction". The post US Defense Secretary Chides Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

IDP Camp in Myanmar’s Kachin State in Lockdown Posted: 28 Jul 2021 12:00 AM PDT The Maina camp housing about 3,000 people is in need of PPE and food; four sick IDPs were taken to hospital and tested positive for COVID-19. The post IDP Camp in Myanmar's Kachin State in Lockdown appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Two Killed as Myanmar Junta Forces Open Fire on Mandalay Protest Column Posted: 27 Jul 2021 10:33 PM PDT Ma Thu Thu Zin and a fellow protester died and another was wounded after being shot by regime forces; the Mya Taung column has been protesting daily since February. The post Two Killed as Myanmar Junta Forces Open Fire on Mandalay Protest Column appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• For Myanmar’s Top Generals, Overturning Election Results Is a Rite of Passage
• COVID-19 Rips Through Myanmar Military: Soldiers
• Myanmar Military Seizes Medical Oxygen Imported by Charities
• More Than 400 Myanmar Civil Groups Say Telenor Sale Breaks OECD Rules
• Prisoners Held by Myanmar Junta Dying of COVID-19
• Myanmar Junta Officially Annuls NLD’s 2020 Election Win

For Myanmar’s Top Generals, Overturning Election Results Is a Rite of Passage Posted: 27 Jul 2021 07:10 AM PDT Despite the wishful thinking of the past decade, the Tatmadaw leadership have never accepted basic democratic norms like elections, and they never will. The post For Myanmar's Top Generals, Overturning Election Results Is a Rite of Passage appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

COVID-19 Rips Through Myanmar Military: Soldiers Posted: 27 Jul 2021 05:21 AM PDT The junta has stopped reporting coronavirus deaths among its personnel. The post COVID-19 Rips Through Myanmar Military: Soldiers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Seizes Medical Oxygen Imported by Charities Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:36 AM PDT 100 oxygen cylinders destined for COVID-19 patients in Yangon were confiscated by a regime colonel at the Thai-Myanmar border in Myawaddy, Karen State. The post Myanmar Military Seizes Medical Oxygen Imported by Charities appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

More Than 400 Myanmar Civil Groups Say Telenor Sale Breaks OECD Rules Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:20 AM PDT The Norwegian company's sale of its Myanmar unit to a firm with junta ties violates the economic grouping's guidelines for multinational firms, their complaint alleges. The post More Than 400 Myanmar Civil Groups Say Telenor Sale Breaks OECD Rules appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Prisoners Held by Myanmar Junta Dying of COVID-19 Posted: 27 Jul 2021 02:30 AM PDT At least nine inmates have died from coronavirus since the third wave of COVID-19 hit Myanmar in June. The post Prisoners Held by Myanmar Junta Dying of COVID-19 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Officially Annuls NLD’s 2020 Election Win Posted: 27 Jul 2021 02:01 AM PDT The military regime said November's general election—which was verified as free and fair by local and foreign poll monitors—violated the constitution and election laws. The post Myanmar Junta Officially Annuls NLD's 2020 Election Win appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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