Topic Archive

Junta Watch: Coup Chief Drops Pretense on ASEAN Deal; COVID Lies; and More

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Junta Watch

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, Russian ties get cozier and the regime leader remains deliberately vague on the future of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Is the WHO Dancing to the Tune of the Myanmar Regime?

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Guest Column

By Desmond

Myanmar people are increasingly criticizing the ineffectiveness of the World Health Organization and other United Nations agencies.

Regime's Foreign Currency Restrictions Push Myanmar Towards Bankruptcy

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The junta-controlled Central Bank of Myanmar’s latest restrictions on US dollars are a further sign that the economy is collapsing. 

First Cases of New COVID-19 Variant Found in Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The BA.4 and BA.5 variants of Omicron are fast becoming the dominant cause of COVID-19 infections around the world.

Myanmar Junta Rejects Red Cross Request to Resume Prison Visits 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The move follows revelations in March of widespread human rights violations in Myanmar’s jails, with political prisoners the victims of abuse by prison authorities.  

China Happy to Support Myanmar’s Bloodthirsty Pariah Regime

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Guest Column

By Yan Naing

Over a year after the coup and Beijing scents the opportunity to increase its economic presence and influence in the country.

Myanmar’s Covid Crisis Needs Thai Cooperation for Cross-Border Vaccine Aid 

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Analysis

By Tom Fawthrop

The COVID-19 surge in Myanmar poses a super-spreader threat and without cross-border vaccination, Thailand could be at risk.

Myanmar Regime Charges Top Tycoon With Corruption

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Many suspect U Chit Khine’s arrest is due to his close ties with ousted leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the NLD.

Junta Jails Myanmar’s COVID-19 Vaccine Chief for Protecting International Aid Money from Seizure

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Dr. Htar Htar Lin, director of Myanmar’s immunization program, sent back international aid money before the regime could seize it.

Public to Boycott Myanmar Junta's New Year Water Festival

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The regime wants to show life has returned to normal under military rule but few people might attend parties to mark new year. 

Myanmar Junta Forces Kill Charity Worker in Yangon Monastery 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The chairperson of the Arr Man charity, which helps COVID-19 victims, was gunned down by regime troops on Sunday.

Myanmar Junta Denies Medical Treatment to Prisoners Sick With COVID-19

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Over 300 inmates of Mandalay’s Obo Prison including political prisoners are ill with coronavirus symptoms, but many are not even being given paracetamol.

About 20 IDPs Test Positive for COVID-19 in Camp in Myanmar’s Karen State

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Aid workers said the displaced persons camp in Lay Kay Kaw, recently the scene of intense fighting between junta and resistance forces, lacks isolation facilities.

COVID-19 Cases Spike Again in Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Observers suspect the actual number of cases will be far higher because many people isolate at home.

Thousands of Myanmar Migrants Detained as Thai Border Remains Closed

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Many of those crossing have Thai work permits but the border is closed because of COVID-19 restrictions.