Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Military Regime Issues Arrest Warrants for 17 Elected MPs for Incitement

Posted: 16 Feb 2021 07:54 AM PST

The lawmakers are from an NLD-dominated parliamentary committee formed in defiance of the military's seizure of power.

Despite Pressure, Myanmar Govt Employees Refuse to Work Under Military Rule

Posted: 16 Feb 2021 07:50 AM PST

Medics, bank staff, transport workers and local officials lead the way as employees join the Civil Disobedience Movement and refuse to work under the military government.

Myanmar Ruling Council Amends Treason, Sedition Laws to Protect Coup Makers

Posted: 16 Feb 2021 05:27 AM PST

The Penal Code changes narrow the definition of 'treason' to an 'unconstitutional' overthrow of the state, while 'sedition' now covers any insults to the military.

Workers at Myanmar’s Private Banks Join Nationwide Anti-Coup Work Stoppage

Posted: 16 Feb 2021 05:02 AM PST

Almost all branches of Myanmar's private lenders have been forced to close as staff stay away from work and join the Civil Disobedience Movement against military rule.

Myanmar Military Slaps Suu Kyi With One More Charge

Posted: 16 Feb 2021 04:06 AM PST

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi could face six years in prison.

Business Groups Voice Deep Concern Over Regime’s Proposed Cyber Law

Posted: 16 Feb 2021 01:42 AM PST

Western chambers of commerce say the proposed security legislation will empower the military to close any businesses without oversight.

Customers Flock to Withdraw Cash From Myanmar Military-Owned Banks

Posted: 16 Feb 2021 12:24 AM PST

Tatmadaw-owned Myawaddy Bank limited service to 200 customers and withdrawals to 5 million kyats per person; private bank branches remain shut as staff protest coup.

The Coup in Myanmar: How the Generals Miscalculated

Posted: 15 Feb 2021 11:10 PM PST

The military thought the battle would be strictly between itself and the NLD; the speed with which the youth-led mass resistance has mobilized has taken them by surprise.