Thursday, February 4, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Military Charges Against Suu Kyi ‘Assault Rule of Law’

Posted: 04 Feb 2021 06:09 AM PST

Observers ask if the military can sue Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint, what rights will ordinary citizens have?

Myanmar Lawmakers Denied Seats by Coup Hold Their Own Swearing-in Ceremony

Posted: 04 Feb 2021 04:39 AM PST

Some 70 NLD members of the Parliament that was abolished by the military coup have taken parliamentary oaths at a makeshift ceremony at their quarters in the capital.

Myanmar Social Media Users Slam China, Russia for Blocking UN Move to Condemn Coup

Posted: 04 Feb 2021 04:31 AM PST

The UN Security Council was unable to agree on a statement condemning the military coup when Moscow and Beijing stalled proceedings, prompting an online backlash.

Myanmar Health Ministry to Continue Vaccinations Despite Coup

Posted: 04 Feb 2021 03:34 AM PST

Millions more coronavirus vaccine doses are due to arrive from India.

Ceasefire Signatories Vow to Work with Myanmar Military Govt for Peace Process

Posted: 04 Feb 2021 01:36 AM PST

Despite condemning Monday's coup, armed groups who signed the National Ceasefire Agreement say they will stick with the peace process.

Myanmar Cardinal Calls for Release of Detained Leaders, Urges Calm After Coup

Posted: 04 Feb 2021 12:47 AM PST

The leader of the country's Catholics urged nations weighing sanctions to reflect, saying such measures risk 'throwing millions into poverty'.

Myanmar Military Govt Blocks Facebook as Civil Disobedience Support Grows Online

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 11:17 PM PST

The social media platform, which has been used to mount an online campaign of resistance to the military regime, is now only intermittently accessible in the country.
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