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• Kachin Independence Army Attacks a Myanmar Regime Police Station
• ‘They hit my chest and back with rifle butts’: Myanmar Teenage Detainee
• Here Are the Children Killed by the Myanmar Regime’s Forces Since Feb. 1
• Myanmar’s Detained leader Suu Kyi Meets Lawyer for the First Time
• Karen Refugees Flee Repeated Myanmar Military Airstrikes for Thailand
• Japan Suspends New Aid Programs to Myanmar After Massacres
• Who Failed Myanmar?
• Eleven Gold Panners Killed as Myanmar Military Bombs KNU-Controlled Area

Kachin Independence Army Attacks a Myanmar Regime Police Station Posted: 31 Mar 2021 09:06 AM PDT Attack was in retribution for lethal crackdowns on anti-military regime protesters in Myanmar's urban areas.

‘They hit my chest and back with rifle butts’: Myanmar Teenage Detainee Posted: 31 Mar 2021 06:50 AM PDT A young victim of Myanmar's junta in Monywa recalled how he was mistreated by soldiers during his detention.

Here Are the Children Killed by the Myanmar Regime’s Forces Since Feb. 1 Posted: 31 Mar 2021 05:58 AM PDT The number of children slain by regime soldiers and police since the Feb. 1 coup now numbers at least 34. Here are the names and faces of those identified so far.

Myanmar’s Detained leader Suu Kyi Meets Lawyer for the First Time Posted: 31 Mar 2021 03:51 AM PDT The ousted State Counselor was in good health and relaxed despite facing a growing number of charges from the junta.

Karen Refugees Flee Repeated Myanmar Military Airstrikes for Thailand Posted: 31 Mar 2021 03:40 AM PDT 2,000 Karen have taken refuge in Mae Hong Son Province in Thailand as the Thai authorities prepare for more refugees.

Japan Suspends New Aid Programs to Myanmar After Massacres Posted: 31 Mar 2021 02:45 AM PDT As Myanmar's largest provider of development aid, Japan has tried to compete with China for influence in Myanmar since democratic reforms started.

Who Failed Myanmar? Posted: 31 Mar 2021 02:03 AM PDT There is plenty of blame to go around, and all involved share a responsibility to resolve the crisis.

Eleven Gold Panners Killed as Myanmar Military Bombs KNU-Controlled Area Posted: 30 Mar 2021 11:03 PM PDT The Karen ethnic group said a Tatmadaw fighter jet bombed an area under the control of its Brigade 3 in Bago Region.

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• Fifteen More Killed as Myanmar Regime Continues Bloodbath
• Thai Authorities Turn Back Villagers Fleeing Myanmar Regime’s Airstrikes
• Remembering Myanmar’s Fallen Heroes
• Myanmar’s Escalating Conflict Threatens ASEAN Stability
• Myanmar Regime Sacks 120 Striking Staff from State-Run Broadcast Service
• Myanmar Nationals Allowed to Flee Regime for India After Initially Being Blocked
• Myanmar’s Arakan Army, Allies Set to Resume Fight Against Tatmadaw Over Civilian Killings
• Myanmar—Yesterday, Today and a New Tomorrow
• From Russia With Love (and More Ammunition) for Myanmar

Fifteen More Killed as Myanmar Regime Continues Bloodbath Posted: 30 Mar 2021 09:54 AM PDT Protest-related death toll climbs to 475 on Tuesday and is expected to go much higher due to the number who have been seriously wounded.

Thai Authorities Turn Back Villagers Fleeing Myanmar Regime’s Airstrikes Posted: 30 Mar 2021 06:57 AM PDT Thousands of Karen State villagers have fled their homes after airstrikes by Myanmar's military regime.

Remembering Myanmar’s Fallen Heroes Posted: 30 Mar 2021 05:53 AM PDT The stories of some protesters killed by the military regime reveal their courage and passion for democracy.

Myanmar’s Escalating Conflict Threatens ASEAN Stability Posted: 30 Mar 2021 05:15 AM PDT As increasing numbers of refugees flee to Thailand, ASEAN is under pressure to intervene in Myanmar crisis.

Myanmar Regime Sacks 120 Striking Staff from State-Run Broadcast Service Posted: 30 Mar 2021 02:51 AM PDT The junta continues to dismiss government employees who refuse to work under military rule.

Myanmar Nationals Allowed to Flee Regime for India After Initially Being Blocked Posted: 30 Mar 2021 02:32 AM PDT Authorities in Manipur State roll back an order preventing Myanmar people from entering India from Sagaing Region's Tamu

Myanmar’s Arakan Army, Allies Set to Resume Fight Against Tatmadaw Over Civilian Killings Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:19 AM PDT The Brotherhood Alliance of the AA, TNLA and MNDAA condemned the junta's killings of civilians and said it was considering ending its ceasefire with Myanmar's military.

Myanmar—Yesterday, Today and a New Tomorrow Posted: 29 Mar 2021 11:40 PM PDT A former Australian ambassador argues that the lessons of history and the changes in Myanmar society show the junta can't win in the long run.

From Russia With Love (and More Ammunition) for Myanmar Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:51 PM PDT With the world recoiling from its brutality, Myanmar's junta needs a friend it can rely on—and Moscow is only too happy to oblige. Beijing will surely be taking note.

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• Pace of Bloodshed Slows Monday After Myanmar Junta’s Weekend Massacre
• 10,000 Karen Flee Myanmar Military Airstrikes
• About a Dozen Children Killed by Myanmar Regime Over Bloody Weekend
• Striking Civil Servant Shot Dead by Myanmar Security Forces
• The Long History of Myanmar’s Civil Disobedience Movement
• Myanmar Regime’s Cabinet Includes Some Old China Hands
• Weekend Bloodshed Continues to Push Myanmar Death Toll Higher
• Three Karen Villagers Killed in Myanmar Military Airstrike
• Wounded Mandalay Volunteer Burned Alive by Myanmar Regime
• ‘Day of Terror and Dishonor’ Sees More Than 100 Slain by Myanmar Military Regime
• Myanmar Regime Unwittingly Acknowledges ‘Shoot-to-Kill’ Policy Against Protesters
• Myanmar Regime Kills 23 More Protesters as It Marks Armed Forces Day

Pace of Bloodshed Slows Monday After Myanmar Junta’s Weekend Massacre Posted: 29 Mar 2021 10:10 AM PDT At least eight more deaths reported at the hands of security forces, pushing the death toll since Feb. 1 to at least 460.

10,000 Karen Flee Myanmar Military Airstrikes Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:48 AM PDT Thousands of villagers are flooding across the Thai border.

About a Dozen Children Killed by Myanmar Regime Over Bloody Weekend Posted: 29 Mar 2021 07:52 AM PDT Death toll of minors now more than 30 and is expected to climb higher because ages of several victims could not be determined.

Striking Civil Servant Shot Dead by Myanmar Security Forces Posted: 29 Mar 2021 04:40 AM PDT Ko Zin Lin Aung was killed while guarding a barricade against advancing soldiers and police.

The Long History of Myanmar’s Civil Disobedience Movement Posted: 29 Mar 2021 04:29 AM PDT Today's protesters follow in the footsteps of the Buu associations that opposed British colonial rule in the 1920s.

Myanmar Regime’s Cabinet Includes Some Old China Hands Posted: 29 Mar 2021 12:27 AM PDT The inclusion of a number of figures with longstanding ties to China in its cabinet suggests the regime anticipated its Feb. 1 coup would lead to international isolation. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Weekend Bloodshed Continues to Push Myanmar Death Toll Higher Posted: 28 Mar 2021 09:56 AM PDT At least 23 more deaths at hands of junta's security forces reported Saturday night and Sunday; wounded man burned alive by troops in Mandalay.

Three Karen Villagers Killed in Myanmar Military Airstrike Posted: 28 Mar 2021 07:02 AM PDT The junta is thought to be retaliating against the Karen National Liberation Army after its troops seized one of the regime's hilltop outposts.

Wounded Mandalay Volunteer Burned Alive by Myanmar Regime Posted: 28 Mar 2021 05:51 AM PDT A neighborhood watch member, who was shot by Myanmar's security forces, was burned alive in Mandalay.

‘Day of Terror and Dishonor’ Sees More Than 100 Slain by Myanmar Military Regime Posted: 27 Mar 2021 10:46 AM PDT Armed Forces Day unleashed the worst bloodshed yet in attacks on protesters and innocent civilians as death toll climbs to at least 429.

Myanmar Regime Unwittingly Acknowledges ‘Shoot-to-Kill’ Policy Against Protesters Posted: 27 Mar 2021 12:34 AM PDT Military media's warning that young people risk being 'shot in the head and back' is a tacit admission of what protesters already know: they are being targeted for death.

Myanmar Regime Kills 23 More Protesters as It Marks Armed Forces Day Posted: 27 Mar 2021 12:34 AM PDT Death toll from security forces' crackdown rises to 350 as protesters defy military's warning not to take to streets on the day of the Tatmadaw's self-commemoration.

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• Protest Fatalities at Hands of Myanmar Military Regime Now Stand at 327
• Myanmar Coup Leader Snubbed by Karen Rebel Leader Over Killing Protesters
• Myanmar’s Military Must Be Held Accountable: Shan Armed Group Leader
• How Myanmar’s Security Forces Murder Children Through History
• Names and Faces of the Youngest Victims of Myanmar Regime’s Brutality
• Myanmar’s Striking Civil Servants Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
• US and UK Sanction Myanmar Military-Owned Conglomerates
• World Bank Forecasts 10 Percent Slump in Myanmar’s Growth
• Striking Healthcare Workers Threatened by Myanmar Junta Officials
• Myanmar Regime Threatens Banks That Fail to Reopen With Fines
• Arsonists Target Headquarters of Myanmar’s NLD
• History Rhymes Tragically in Myanmar

Protest Fatalities at Hands of Myanmar Military Regime Now Stand at 327 Posted: 26 Mar 2021 10:08 AM PDT Three more killed on Thursday night and another four shot to death on Friday, pushing the number of lives lost even higher.

Myanmar Coup Leader Snubbed by Karen Rebel Leader Over Killing Protesters Posted: 26 Mar 2021 08:19 AM PDT Ethnic armed group calls for an end to violence against protesters, the release of detainees, and an exit by the military from politics.

Myanmar’s Military Must Be Held Accountable: Shan Armed Group Leader Posted: 26 Mar 2021 08:09 AM PDT RCSS chairman Yawd Serk said the CRPH has not yet provided enough details on its vision for a new federal union and constitution to earn the group's full backing.

How Myanmar’s Security Forces Murder Children Through History Posted: 26 Mar 2021 08:06 AM PDT After the murder of six-year-old Khin Myo Chit by the junta's forces in Mandalay this week, we look at other child deaths at the hands of Myanmar's authorities.

Names and Faces of the Youngest Victims of Myanmar Regime’s Brutality Posted: 26 Mar 2021 06:06 AM PDT More than 20 of the 320 dead so far were children; some had taken to the streets, some were innocent bystanders.

Myanmar’s Striking Civil Servants Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Posted: 26 Mar 2021 06:00 AM PDT Six Norwegian academics have nominated the civil disobedience movement for its determination to bring down the military regime.

US and UK Sanction Myanmar Military-Owned Conglomerates Posted: 26 Mar 2021 03:59 AM PDT The sanctions are a response to the junta's coup and the security forces use of lethal violence against peaceful pro-democracy protesters.

World Bank Forecasts 10 Percent Slump in Myanmar’s Growth Posted: 26 Mar 2021 03:50 AM PDT The global financial institution in December predicted that Myanmar would start recovering economically from COVID-19 this month.

Striking Healthcare Workers Threatened by Myanmar Junta Officials Posted: 26 Mar 2021 02:16 AM PDT Healthcare workers participating in the civil disobedience movement in Ayeyarwady Region are being pressured to return to work.

Myanmar Regime Threatens Banks That Fail to Reopen With Fines Posted: 26 Mar 2021 01:50 AM PDT The Central Bank of Myanmar also said private bank employees who fail to return to work will be blacklisted from working in the financial industry in future.

Arsonists Target Headquarters of Myanmar’s NLD Posted: 26 Mar 2021 12:46 AM PDT Video footage shows men hurling Molotov cocktails at ousted ruling party's Yangon office; only minor damage was reported as local residents started putting out the blaze.

History Rhymes Tragically in Myanmar Posted: 25 Mar 2021 06:01 PM PDT The 2021 coup ignores the trauma and human cost of previous military regimes.

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• Myanmar Regime Arrests NLD Members for Seeking ‘Explosive Training’
• Myanmar Protest Death Toll Hits 270 as Regime Intensifies Assaults
• Kachin Rebels Seize Myanmar Military’s Strategic Outpost near Chinese Border
• Myanmar’s Military Regime Arrests Four Media Staff in Shan State
• Myanmar Junta Accused of Using Deepfake Technology to Prove Graft Case Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
• 63 Striking Myanmar Investment Staff Suspended by Junta
• NLD Lawyers to Defend Suu Kyi Against Myanmar Military Charges
• Myanmar Military Regime Detains Workers Taking Part in Silent Strike
• Two More Including 16-Year-Old Boy Killed as Myanmar Regime Continues Crackdowns
• Thailand Must Be a Friend to the People of Myanmar
• Myanmar Military’s Notorious Foot Soldiers

Myanmar Regime Arrests NLD Members for Seeking ‘Explosive Training’ Posted: 25 Mar 2021 09:07 AM PDT State-controlled news media report claims the group was hoping to link up with an ethnic armed group in the southeast.

Myanmar Protest Death Toll Hits 270 as Regime Intensifies Assaults Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:35 AM PDT At least eight more were shot dead Thursday, bringing the post-coup death toll to 270 with many wounded and not expected to survive.

Kachin Rebels Seize Myanmar Military’s Strategic Outpost near Chinese Border Posted: 25 Mar 2021 05:48 AM PDT The Kachin Independence Army says it has occupied Alaw Hill, which has a commanding hilltop position in northern Myanmar.

Myanmar’s Military Regime Arrests Four Media Staff in Shan State Posted: 25 Mar 2021 05:33 AM PDT Ethnic Media Kanbawza Tai News is the latest victim as the junta continues its crackdown against the media in Myanmar.

Myanmar Junta Accused of Using Deepfake Technology to Prove Graft Case Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Posted: 25 Mar 2021 04:06 AM PDT Myanmar citizens doubt authenticity of video showing detained Chief Minister of Yangon Region claiming he bribed the ousted State Counselor.

63 Striking Myanmar Investment Staff Suspended by Junta Posted: 25 Mar 2021 03:46 AM PDT The regime has suspended Directorate of Investment and Company Administration staff who refused to work for the military.

NLD Lawyers to Defend Suu Kyi Against Myanmar Military Charges Posted: 25 Mar 2021 03:38 AM PDT State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi faces four charges and has not been seen since her detention during the Feb. 1 coup.

Myanmar Military Regime Detains Workers Taking Part in Silent Strike Posted: 25 Mar 2021 02:15 AM PDT taff from some of the country's biggest retailers held at Yangon City Hall after stores across the country closed in protest at military rule.

Two More Including 16-Year-Old Boy Killed as Myanmar Regime Continues Crackdowns Posted: 25 Mar 2021 12:30 AM PDT Several people were also shot and wounded during night raids and street protests, which resumed around the country on Thursday morning.

Thailand Must Be a Friend to the People of Myanmar Posted: 24 Mar 2021 10:21 PM PDT Bangkok should back efforts by Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia and push ASEAN to play a direct role in addressing the disastrous situation in Myanmar, ex-Thai FM says.

Myanmar Military’s Notorious Foot Soldiers Posted: 24 Mar 2021 07:08 PM PDT The soldiers crushing anti-regime protests across Myanmar are only repeating the abuse carried out in ethnic-minority areas for decades, argues David Scott Mathieson.

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