Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Six More Shot Dead in Myanmar by Junta’s Security Forces

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 09:54 AM PDT

Death toll reaches 216 and could go higher, many others wounded by gunfire.

In Myanmar’s Yangon, Scenes Reminiscent of a War Zone

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 06:49 AM PDT

The carnival-like atmosphere of the early protests has given way to fear and death; some residents are making DIY weapons, and police hunt and kill people at will.

Yangon Bank Customers Detained by Myanmar’s Military Regime

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 05:51 AM PDT

Security forces arrested the four for allegedly inciting bank staff to join the CDM. Since then their families have lost contact with them.

Myanmar Junta Suspends 212 Central Bank Staff on Strike

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 04:53 AM PDT

Myanmar's banking network has barely operated since numerous staff joined the civil disobedience movement.

Elected NLD Lawmaker’s Yangon Office Destroyed by Myanmar Junta

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 04:49 AM PDT

Daw Phyu Phyu Thin's office was raided by the regime's security forces on Tuesday night.

32 Anti-Regime Protesters Charged with Incitement in Upper Myanmar

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 03:39 AM PDT

Marches against the military regime continue in Monywa, despite 10 deaths and numerous detentions.

Foreign Oil and Gas Companies Urged to Suspend Business Ties with Myanmar Military Regime

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 03:33 AM PDT

Elected lawmakers say that the junta will use the revenue from oil and gas sales to continue their human rights violations in Myanmar

Teenage Girl Shot Dead by Myanmar Military in Mandalay Region

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 02:16 AM PDT

The 16-year-old was staying at a friend's house when she was shot twice by the junta's security forces.

Myanmar Regime Issues Arrest Warrant for CRPH Int’l Envoy on Treason Charge

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 12:07 AM PDT

Dr. Sa Sa says he is proud of the charge, calling it a declaration of war on federal democracy, freedom and justice by the regime.