Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Dos and Don’ts for ASEAN to Avoid Complicity in the Myanmar Junta’s Crimes

Posted: 21 Apr 2021 08:11 AM PDT

A choice awaits the bloc at its summit in Jakarta; support the Myanmar people's struggle against the regime or share responsibility for its crimes against humanity.

Myanmar Activists Launch Blue-Shirt Campaign to Demand Freedom for Detainees

Posted: 21 Apr 2021 07:32 AM PDT

Late activist U Win Tin vowed to wear a blue shirt after his release from jail – in reference to his prison uniform – to demand freedom for all other political prisoners.

The Funeral of a Lion

Posted: 21 Apr 2021 04:49 AM PDT

Win Tin, whose funeral is held in Rangoon on Wednesday, remained unbroken despite nearly two decades in prison, and told his jailers to go to hell.

Myanmar Junta Forces Kill Six Villagers in Sagaing Using Heavy Weapons

Posted: 21 Apr 2021 02:47 AM PDT

Regime forces used drones to conduct surveillance and attacked villagers using artillery and RPGs in Yinmabin Township, which has seen armed resistance to the junta.

Mother of Prominent Protest Leader Detained by Myanmar Junta Fears for his Health

Posted: 21 Apr 2021 02:30 AM PDT

Ko Wai Moe Naing was beaten and tortured by regime security forces and his mother has not been allowed to visit him.

Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright

Posted: 20 Apr 2021 11:41 PM PDT

After 18 Years behind bars, pro-democracy activist and journalist U Win Tin's Fiery Spirit is Far from Broken.