Friday, March 5, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


One More Killed as Myanmar’s Military Continues to Escalate Violence Against Protesters

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 09:20 AM PST

Young man assisting student protesters shot dead in Mandalay, leaving behind a pregnant wife and a son.

Military Regime Can’t Defeat Myanmar’s Brave Hearts

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 08:35 AM PST

The young protesters' determination to defeat the regime is summed up in their motto: 'They Die, or They Die!'

Criticized, Myanmar’s Influential Monk Close to Coup Leader Breaks Silence on Killing Protesters

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 08:19 AM PST

Once a fiery opponent of past military regimes, Sitagu Saydaw is seen as close to the latest coup maker while another monk is reportedly the general's astrological adviser.

Security Forces Exhume Body of Woman Slain in Myanmar Protests

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 07:50 AM PST

One day after the young woman's funeral, soldiers remove body from grave at gunpoint, contesting the cause of her death.

US Ambassador Asks Myanmar’s Military Deputy Chief to Stop Violence Against Protesters

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 06:16 AM PST

Thomas Vajda told Vice Senior General Soe Win that Myanmar is becoming increasingly isolated and the US is appalled by the killing of civilians.

Anger in Myanmar But Crisis Distant to Singaporeans

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 03:56 AM PST

Singaporeans are conflicted about how to react to Myanmar's military regime.

More Than 600 Police Join Myanmar’s Anti-Regime Protest Movement

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 03:50 AM PST

Some officers said they had no will to carry out the military council's orders and were resigning to stand with the people.

Myanmar Military Detains More Than 1,500 Since Coup

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 03:45 AM PST

Elected leaders, lawmakers, student protesters, election officials and striking civil servants are among the growing numbers of people being held by the military.

Myanmar’s CRPH Calls for Halt in Tax Collection

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 01:20 AM PST

In a statement, the group of elected lawmakers said officials must stop collecting revenue for the state as the military regime is using it to fund lethal crackdowns.

More Than 10 Myanmar Diplomats Refuse to Work for Military Regime

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 10:31 PM PST

Disturbed by the killing of peaceful protesters, diplomats posted in Washington, Berlin, Geneva, LA and elsewhere said they would join the Civil Disobedience Movement.