Thursday, March 25, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Regime Arrests NLD Members for Seeking ‘Explosive Training’

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 09:07 AM PDT

State-controlled news media report claims the group was hoping to link up with an ethnic armed group in the southeast.

Myanmar Protest Death Toll Hits 270 as Regime Intensifies Assaults

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 08:35 AM PDT

At least eight more were shot dead Thursday, bringing the post-coup death toll to 270 with many wounded and not expected to survive.

Kachin Rebels Seize Myanmar Military’s Strategic Outpost near Chinese Border

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 05:48 AM PDT

The Kachin Independence Army says it has occupied Alaw Hill, which has a commanding hilltop position in northern Myanmar.

Myanmar’s Military Regime Arrests Four Media Staff in Shan State

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 05:33 AM PDT

Ethnic Media Kanbawza Tai News is the latest victim as the junta continues its crackdown against the media in Myanmar.

Myanmar Junta Accused of Using Deepfake Technology to Prove Graft Case Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 04:06 AM PDT

Myanmar citizens doubt authenticity of video showing detained Chief Minister of Yangon Region claiming he bribed the ousted State Counselor.

63 Striking Myanmar Investment Staff Suspended by Junta

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 03:46 AM PDT

The regime has suspended Directorate of Investment and Company Administration staff who refused to work for the military.

NLD Lawyers to Defend Suu Kyi Against Myanmar Military Charges

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 03:38 AM PDT

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi faces four charges and has not been seen since her detention during the Feb. 1 coup.

Myanmar Military Regime Detains Workers Taking Part in Silent Strike

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 02:15 AM PDT

taff from some of the country's biggest retailers held at Yangon City Hall after stores across the country closed in protest at military rule.

Two More Including 16-Year-Old Boy Killed as Myanmar Regime Continues Crackdowns

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 12:30 AM PDT

Several people were also shot and wounded during night raids and street protests, which resumed around the country on Thursday morning.

Thailand Must Be a Friend to the People of Myanmar

Posted: 24 Mar 2021 10:21 PM PDT

Bangkok should back efforts by Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia and push ASEAN to play a direct role in addressing the disastrous situation in Myanmar, ex-Thai FM says.

Myanmar Military’s Notorious Foot Soldiers

Posted: 24 Mar 2021 07:08 PM PDT

The soldiers crushing anti-regime protests across Myanmar are only repeating the abuse carried out in ethnic-minority areas for decades, argues David Scott Mathieson.