Monday, February 15, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


After Failing to Condemn Coup, China Faces Daily Opposition in Myanmar

Posted: 15 Feb 2021 05:49 AM PST

Anger is growing outside the Chinese Embassy at Beijing's defense of the coup as a "major cabinet reshuffle" and an "internal affair".

Is Civil Disobedience Myanmar’s New Normal?

Posted: 15 Feb 2021 05:17 AM PST

Journalist Mon Mon Myat sees no evidence that the civil disobedience movement against Myanmar's dictatorship is running out of steam.

‘You Messed With the Wrong Generation,’ Myanmar’s Youth Tell Coup Makers

Posted: 15 Feb 2021 05:14 AM PST

The diverse identities embraced by members of Myanmar's Gen Z—many of whom voted for the first time in November—are on full display at the anti-coup protests.

Journalists, Locals Detained Following Police Crackdown Released

Posted: 15 Feb 2021 02:47 AM PST

Five journalists, two others arrested at a protest in the Kachin capital Sunday were freed after being made to sign a promise to observe a curfew, limits on gatherings.

Tycoons Close to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Interrogated by Myanmar Military

Posted: 15 Feb 2021 12:04 AM PST

U Zaw Zaw, U Chit Khaing and U Maung Weik reportedly questioned and released by military; all are donors to state development programs of Suu Kyi's NLD government.

Myanmar Court Extends Suu Kyi’s Detention, Delays Hearing for Two Days

Posted: 14 Feb 2021 11:33 PM PST

The country's detained leader was initially scheduled to appear in court Monday.