Saturday, February 6, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Thousands Take to Streets of Myanmar to Protest Military Takeover

Posted: 06 Feb 2021 06:12 AM PST

Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyitaw all saw large but peaceful protests as police began moving onto the streets in force; Internet access cut off nationwide by 11 a.m.

Australian Adviser to Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Detained

Posted: 06 Feb 2021 03:13 AM PST

Economic consultant Sean Turnell told Reuters he is in good condition but does not know what charges he faces.

Myanmar Copper Miners Join Anti-Coup Strike

Posted: 06 Feb 2021 02:53 AM PST

The civil disobedience movement has reached Sagaing Region's Chinese-backed copper mines.