Sunday, April 25, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Asean’s Next Move in Myanmar

Posted: 25 Apr 2021 03:41 AM PDT

After hearing coup leader Min Aung Hlaing's promises, Asean should dispatch monitoring teams to Myanmar, argues Kavi Chongkittavorn.

ASEAN Leaders Urge Myanmar Coup Chief to End Violence, Allow Special Envoy, Aid

Posted: 24 Apr 2021 07:49 AM PDT

At Saturday's ASEAN summit, Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing reportedly said he is not opposed to a role for the bloc, but made no vows to end the use of force or free detainees.

Regional Myanmar Protest Leader Appears in Court on Widely Derided Murder Charge

Posted: 24 Apr 2021 07:34 AM PDT

Ko Wai Moe Naing, who became a target of the regime after being at the forefront of rallies in Monywa, and 41 others are charged with killing two policemen.

Myanmar Junta Forces Abduct and Torture Three More in Tamu

Posted: 24 Apr 2021 07:10 AM PDT

More than 20 young people have been detained in Tamu by junta forces; one man is in critical condition after being beaten.

Myanmar Regime Troops Ordered to ‘Annihilate’ Protesters, Internal Memos Show

Posted: 24 Apr 2021 03:40 AM PDT

Communications from Tatmadaw leaders to field units endorse deadly force against protesters in all areas and paint a picture of an isolated, brainwashed military.

Myanmar Military Troops Killed as KNLA Protects Protesters in Mon State

Posted: 24 Apr 2021 02:43 AM PDT

The clashes erupted when a KNLA unit intercepted Tatmadaw troops who were on their way to crack down on protesters in Thaton District.

Female Detainee Sexually Assaulted, Tortured During Interrogation: Former Cellmate

Posted: 24 Apr 2021 01:09 AM PDT

Ma Khin Nyein Thu, who was arrested in connection with a deadly blast in Yangon, endures daily beatings and torture and is being denied medical attention, a witness said.

ASEAN for Whom? The Jakarta Summit on Myanmar Will Tell

Posted: 24 Apr 2021 01:04 AM PDT

If the voices of the people of Myanmar, and the region, are ignored at today's summit, ASEAN will forgo its very raison d'ĂȘtre.