Myanmar Rebels Damage Aircraft During Airbase Attack

Some aircraft were hit by shrapnel in explosions at Magwe military airbase on August 8, according to the regime’s spokesman Major General Zaw Min Tun.

Irrawaddy

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‘All Lies!’: Myanmar Junta’s Clumsy Propaganda Has a Disturbingly Familiar Ring

Six-and-a-half months after Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his generals staged a coup and launched a brutal crackdown on popular resistance to the power grab, it is becoming increasingly clear that Myanmar is seeing a return to the dark old days of pre-2011 junta rule.

Bertil LINTNER

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Commanders instructed to avoid military altercations as civilians face host of challenges: AA chief

At the moment, lending a helping hand to the people is a priority and military conflicts will be avoided as much as possible, but military action will be considered if necessary, said AA chief Major-General Twan Mrat Naing in an interview with Arakkha Media on August 15. 

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Message for U.S. Citizens: COVID-19 Update for July 15, 2021

The spread of COVID-19 within Burma has increased in recent weeks, and local reports indicate that the virus continues to spread in Yangon Region and other areas throughout the country. 

Message

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Five police officers shot dead in attack on Yangon train

A group of unidentified attackers shot and killed five police officers on the Yangon circle line on Saturday evening, a striking train worker told Myanmar Now.  

Myanmar Now

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Detainees Of Myanmar Coup Should Be Immediately Released - EU's Borrell

Securing humanitarian access, establishing a political dialogue process, as well as releasing those detained after the coup d'état, are vital to a democratic Myanmar, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday.

Mohammad Ali

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S Jaishankar exchanges perspectives on Myanmar situation with Brunei counterpart Dato Haji Erywan

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday exchanged perspectives on the situation in Myanmar with his Brunei Darussalam counterpart Dato Haji Erywan, who is also the ASEAN's special envoy to Myanmar.

Asian News International (ANI)

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Moving beyond the politics of recognition in Myanmar

Myanmar’s military government is attempting to gain international recognition and legitimacy while the country’s people continue to oppose it. The international community has emphasised the need for a peaceful resolution. 

Alistair DB Cook and Mely Caballero-Anthony, RSIS

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Chinese Media’s Conflicting Narratives on the Myanmar Coup

The difference in reporting on the situation in Myanmar between Chinese state media facing international audiences (in English) and Chinese domestic media (in Chinese) reflects the dual political agenda of the Chinese government.

Diya Jiang and Kristina Kironska

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"Going out" responsibly: The human rights impact of China's global investments

Myanmar had the highest number of recorded allegations (97), followed by Peru (60), Ecuador (39), Laos (39), Cambodia (34) and Indonesia (25). China is a major investor or trading partner in all these countries.

Briefing | Report

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