Friday, April 2, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Villagers Take Up Homemade Weapons Against Regime’s Security Forces

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 08:43 AM PDT

Defensive actions taken to hold off troops cracking down on anti-regime protesters in Sagaing Region.

The Junta Is Dragging Myanmar Into Full-Blown Civil War

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 08:28 AM PDT

As peaceful protest hardens into resistance—albeit with makeshift weapons—and ethnic armies side with the people, all-out war appears increasingly unavoidable.

Myanmar Junta Killed At Least 43 Children Since Coup: Charity

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 05:31 AM PDT

Save the Children demands Myanmar's military stops the indiscriminate killing that is leaving children dead and wounded across the country.

‘China Get Out of Myanmar’ Say Pro-Democracy Supporters

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 04:57 AM PDT

Social media users condemn China for watering down a UN Security Council statement on the Myanmar crisis.

Two Women Detained for Joining Protest During CNN Reporter’s Market Visit

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 04:37 AM PDT

After reporter Clarissa Ward left with her army escort, the pair, who were among many at the market who demonstrated to CNN their opposition to the regime, were arrested.

Myanmar Security Forces Shoot Dead Striking Policeman in Sagaing Region

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 02:20 AM PDT

The policeman was on strike in protest at the military regime and was killed helping to defend local residents in Tamu against the police and army.

Kachin Armed Group Attacks Factory Owned by Crony Close to Former Myanmar Junta

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 02:05 AM PDT

Yuzana Co, whose Hpakant plant went up in flames, has been accused of confiscating land and threatening local residents.

China Again Seeks Myanmar Regime’s Assurances on Oil, Gas Pipelines Security

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 01:02 AM PDT

Beijing has reportedly requested a meeting with junta officials after ethnic armed groups in Myanmar's north threatened to resume clashes with the Tatmadaw.

Three NLD Lawmakers Among Nine People Detained in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 11:51 PM PDT

A striking police officer was also among the nine, who were reportedly beaten after being rounded up on a farm and are now in military custody facing sedition charges.

US Sanctions Pose Huge Risks for Myanmar Businesses

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 10:43 PM PDT

Even small transactions can result in criminal charges for those involved as sanction enforcement becomes more aggressive.