Thursday, February 25, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Two More Anti-Myanmar Regime Protesters Die in Mandalay

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 06:43 AM PST

The military and police used lethal force against residents protecting striking government shipyard workers.

Myanmar Anti-Coup Protestors Get Creative with Thanakha in Fresh Protests

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 05:42 AM PST

The traditional cosmetic paste is being used to accelerate the civil disobedience movement against the military regime.

World Bank Halts Payments to Myanmar After Coup

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 05:34 AM PST

A leaked document confirmed by a WB official shows the bank has put a hold on disbursements for all existing projects in the country.

Lawyer for Myanmar’s Detained Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Says He Has Not Been Able to Meet Her

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 03:28 AM PST

U Khin Maung Zaw said he feared the detained State Counselor will be deprived of her legal right to representation at her hearing next week.

Growing Number of Businesses Shun Myanmar Military-Linked Goods, Services

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 03:26 AM PST

'Social punishment' campaigns launched by young activists are proving successful, as items produced by firms linked to the military disappear from stores.

International Community Must Commit to Reversing Myanmar’s Military Coup

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 02:10 AM PST

International pressure and protests at home will bring down the military regime before it repeats the crimes of previous dictators, says ex-political prisoner Bo Kyi.

Myanmar Military, Associates Banned From Facebook, Instagram

Posted: 25 Feb 2021 12:00 AM PST

Except for government pages offering key services, pages controlled by or tied to the Tatmadaw are banned, and firms with military ties cannot advertise on the platforms.

Japan Weighs Halting New Assistance Projects to Myanmar After Coup

Posted: 24 Feb 2021 09:44 PM PST

In light of its longtime ties with the Tatmadaw, Tokyo has distanced itself from imposing sanctions on Myanmar military officials.

Indonesia, Thailand Seek Peaceful Solution to Myanmar Crisis

Posted: 24 Feb 2021 09:18 PM PST

Jakarta's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi says Bangkok has a 'special position' to play after meeting Myanmar, Thai counterparts in the Thai capital.

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