Monday, April 5, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Mandalay Teenager Shot Dead by Myanmar Security Forces

Posted: 05 Apr 2021 07:31 AM PDT

The 19-year-old and her husband were riding home on a motorbike.

Bago Bombs Target Myanmar Military-Linked Sites

Posted: 05 Apr 2021 06:13 AM PDT

Grenade attacks were reported on the military-joint venture Mytel office and a guardhouse at the town's pagoda.

Myanmar Junta Spokesman: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Father Would Think Her ‘Stupid’

Posted: 05 Apr 2021 06:02 AM PDT

Asked by CNN what Gen. Aung San would think of the Tatmadaw's brutal crackdowns, a flustered Brig-Gen Zaw Min Tun tried to change the subject, then got his facts wrong.

Four Myanmar Soldiers Killed in Grenade Attack in Sagaing Region

Posted: 05 Apr 2021 05:37 AM PDT

Anti-regime protesters are fighting back against the junta's deadly crackdowns with homemade weapons.

China’s Policy on Myanmar Junta Endangers its Interests: Analyst

Posted: 05 Apr 2021 04:38 AM PDT

A Chatham House report says Chinese support for Myanmar's junta is short-sighted and jeopardizes its Belt and Road projects.

Shadow Government Outlines Federal Union Plan for Myanmar’s Future

Posted: 05 Apr 2021 03:23 AM PDT

CRPH spokesman says a national unity government will be formed and that it will draft a federal democracy constitution.

Russia Plots Its Next Moves on the Myanmar Chessboard

Posted: 04 Apr 2021 11:14 PM PDT

Appearance by Russian official at Armed Forces Day event raises eyebrows and stirs dismay; arms sales are part of the agenda.

Easter Sunday Sees Myanmar Death Toll at Hands of Military Regime Topping 560

Posted: 04 Apr 2021 06:34 PM PDT

Protesters share images of decorated Easter eggs on social media expressing hope for 'resurrection of democracy.'