Thursday, March 18, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Ethnic Chinese Deny Allegiance to Beijing as They Risk Lives Against Junta

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 08:47 AM PDT

Three young protesters of Chinese descent were killed during the Beijing-friendly regime's crackdown; mother of slain protester says, 'We are full of Burmese spirit.'

Myanmar Regime Charges Rival Vice-President with High Treason

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Mahn Win Khaing Than faces the death penalty for accepting the appointment as vice-president by deposed National League for Democracy MPs.

Four Ethnic Chin Protesters Killed by Myanmar Security Forces

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 06:30 AM PDT

Anti-regime protesters in Kale, Sagaing Region, are facing increasing violence from the military and police

Almost 550 Student Protesters Still Being Detained by Myanmar’s Military Regime

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 05:32 AM PDT

Around 400 students have been charged by the junta for taking part in anti-coup protests across the country.

Civil Servant on Strike Dies of Torture by Myanmar Security Forces

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 05:22 AM PDT

The 24-year-old forestry worker was arrested and tortured after joining an anti-regime protest in Monywa.

Myanmar Police Search Villages After Outpost Raid

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 03:20 AM PDT

Residents raided a police outpost amid allegations its officers killed a civilian at a Kawlin protest in Sagaing Region, upper Myanmar.

More Civilians Flee as Fighting Between Myanmar’s Military and Kachin Rebels Continues

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 02:17 AM PDT

Hundreds of Kachin villagers displaced after artillery battle close to the China-backed Myitsone Dam Project.

Myanmar Regime Announces Fresh Corruption Case Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 12:29 AM PDT

Military alleges local businessman U Maung Waik gave the now-detained State Counselor a total of $550,000 from 2018 to 2020.