Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Deaths of Protesters and Bystanders Push Myanmar Toll to at Least 596

Posted: 07 Apr 2021 09:08 AM PDT

Regime's forces attack protesters in Sagaing and Bago regions as civilians attempt to fight back.

Series of Explosions Rock at Least Seven Locations in Myanmar’s Largest City

Posted: 07 Apr 2021 08:21 AM PDT

Military housing, government offices and shopping mall are blast scenes; Facebook full of suspicion and speculation about those responsible.

Myanmar Regime Detains Medics and Elected MPs

Posted: 07 Apr 2021 04:45 AM PDT

The security forces in Mandalay opened fire on medics preparing to march against the junta.

Shan State Villagers Flee Fighting Between Rival Ethnic Armed Groups

Posted: 07 Apr 2021 03:29 AM PDT

Over 1,000 people displaced by artillery fire after Restoration Council of Shan State and Ta'ang National Liberation Army clash in Namtu, northern Shan State.

Myanmar Junta Accused of Extra-Judicial Executions and Human Rights Abuses

Posted: 07 Apr 2021 02:18 AM PDT

Elected lawmakers from the NLD to meet UN body to collect, preserve and analyze evidence of crimes committed by the military regime.

Death Toll From Myanmar Regime’s Crackdown Reaches at Least 587

Posted: 07 Apr 2021 01:56 AM PDT

At least five people were killed when junta forces used grenades during an assault on a roadblock in Kale, Sagaing Region, and more killings were reported in Shan State.

At Least Five Protesters Killed as Junta Launches Heavy Crackdown in Kale

Posted: 06 Apr 2021 11:10 PM PDT

More fatalities expected after regime troops use grenades and other explosives on protesters manning a roadblock to keep police and soldiers out of the town.