Monday, April 19, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Regime Steps Up Arrests of Doctors as Strike Movement Takes Toll

Posted: 19 Apr 2021 07:27 AM PDT

The junta has opened cases under incitement laws against 139 doctors in the past week alone.

Villagers Flee Heavy Fighting Between KIA and Myanmar Military

Posted: 19 Apr 2021 06:46 AM PDT

Around 1,500 villagers have been displaced as the Kachin Independence Army targets junta forces in numerous locations.

Thai PM Won’t Join ASEAN Summit on Myanmar: Bangkok Post

Posted: 19 Apr 2021 06:37 AM PDT

Deputy Prime Minister Don assigned to join talks in Jakarta, government source says.

Myanmar Junta’s Internet Blackout Leaves Food Delivery Riders Struggling to Survive

Posted: 19 Apr 2021 04:29 AM PDT

Thousands of young delivery riders have seen their incomes wiped out after the military regime cut internet services nationwide.

Myanmar Villagers Battle Junta Troops to Free Detainees

Posted: 19 Apr 2021 02:58 AM PDT

Civilian volunteers blocked the main road in Kani Township in Sagaing to stop Myanmar's security forces from taking away detainees and bringing in reinforcements.

Myanmar Military Regime Troops Killed in Confrontation With Civilians

Posted: 19 Apr 2021 02:34 AM PDT

Six members of the security forces died and 13 were injured after residents in Mandalay Region's Myingyan Township fought back following attacks by the junta's troops on Sunday.

Myanmar Regime Detains, Tortures Yangon Residents After Bombing of Govt Office

Posted: 19 Apr 2021 01:14 AM PDT

State media images show six people bearing signs of torture, but locals say dozens were taken away after Saturday's bombings in Yankin, which killed a soldier.

Japanese Journalist Detained in Myanmar Moved to Prison: Embassy

Posted: 18 Apr 2021 10:43 PM PDT

Reason for freelance reporter Yuki Kitazumi's detention unknown; Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says embassy is seeking information.