Saturday, February 27, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Hundreds Arrested As Myanmar Security Forces Launch Nationwide Crackdown on Regime Protests

Posted: 27 Feb 2021 10:03 AM PST

As junta's security forces ramp up their use of violence against Myanmar's pro-democracy protesters, journalists now appear to be targeted for arrest.

Myanmar’s UN Ambassador Wins Praise at Home for Condemning Regime

Posted: 27 Feb 2021 06:38 AM PST

U Kyaw Moe Tun told the UN General Assembly he was speaking on behalf of the elected politicians who are either being detained by or in hiding from Myanmar's military.

Myanmar’s Anti-Regime Protesters Urge Asian Counterparts to Unite for General Strike

Posted: 27 Feb 2021 03:08 AM PST

Young protesters in Myanmar are hoping to spark protests in Thailand, Hong Kong and elsewhere through the online "Milk Tea Alliance" on Sunday.