Monday, March 15, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Another 15 Protesters Slain as Myanmar Military Junta Continues Nationwide Crackdown

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 09:28 AM PDT

The grim toll of those who have lost their lives for democracy has reached 183 and is expected to climb.

China Faces Backlash for Demanding Tougher Action on Myanmar’s Protesters

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 07:06 AM PDT

China's demand for Chinese factories in Yangon to be better protected has sparked outrage among protesters after more than 70 deaths in a day.

Myanmar Regime ‘Murdering the Hopeful Future of the Country in the Streets’: Ex-US Ambassador

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 06:28 AM PDT

Derek Mitchell says protesters have 'righteousness, justice, numbers and much of the world on their side.'

Myanmar Military Detains More Than 2,100 Since Coup

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 06:10 AM PDT

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

Ousted Myanmar Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Court Hearing Delayed

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 05:55 AM PDT

Court unable to proceed via video conferencing after military regime cuts internet connectivity across Myanmar.

China Calls on Myanmar Junta to Punish Arsonists who Attacked Factories in Yangon

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 04:12 AM PDT

Beijing newspaper urges crackdown on anti-Chinese protesters and asks military regime to protect Chinese economic interests amidst rising anger towards China in Myanmar.

Myanmar’s Sunday Death Toll Rises to 71

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 04:07 AM PDT

The death toll from Sunday, the bloodiest single day since the Feb. 1 coup, has risen to 71 as the regime steps up its violence.

‘Constructive Engagement’ Stumbles Right Out of the Box in Myanmar

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 12:46 AM PDT

'White monkeys' and 'white messiahs' fail to see that Myanmar's future is in the hands of its own people, not armchair diplomats.