Tuesday, February 23, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Coup Leader Resorts to Threats With Medics Still On Strike

Posted: 23 Feb 2021 08:49 AM PST

Civil Disobedience Movement by health care sector has closed nearly one-third of Myanmar's hospitals since the military overthrew the elected government.

Myanmar Police Fails to Probe Headquarters Raid: NLD

Posted: 23 Feb 2021 07:22 AM PST

The party claims the police are legally obliged to investigate the nighttime raid on its Yangon offices.

After Embassy Protest, Indonesia Denies Backing Myanmar Regime’s Election Plan

Posted: 23 Feb 2021 04:17 AM PST

Protesters accused Jakarta of attempting to legitimize the military regime; Indonesia later denied a Reuters report that it wants ASEAN to back a new election in Myanmar.

Myanmar Junta Leader Warns Media Against Using ‘Junta’ or ‘Regime’

Posted: 23 Feb 2021 04:16 AM PST

Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing says publications calling his military administration a "regime" or "junta" will lose their licenses.

Committee of Ousted Myanmar Lawmakers Appoints International Envoys

Posted: 23 Feb 2021 12:15 AM PST

The CRPH has nominated representatives for foreign relations and the UN, and opened an office in Maryland in the US.

Nearly 200 Anti-Military Regime Protesters Detained in Myanmar Capital

Posted: 22 Feb 2021 11:42 PM PST

Live-streamed video showed protesters being dragged away by the security forces.

India’s Muted Response to Myanmar Military Coup Seen as a Strategic Move

Posted: 22 Feb 2021 08:39 PM PST

Support for Myanmar's democracy takes a back seat to India's desire to counter-balance Chinese influence in Southeast Asia.