Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Regime Threatens Severe Action Against AAPP

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 08:30 AM PDT

Assistance Association for Political Prisoners stands by its documented post-coup death toll, which the junta claims is inflated.

Fighting Resumes in Chin State After Talks with Myanmar Military Fail

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 07:28 AM PDT

At least 16 soldiers have been killed in Mindat by the town's civilian defense force.

Myanmar’s National Unity Government Disappointed With ASEAN Consensus

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 06:16 AM PDT

Since the coup, rights violations such as the use of lethal force against unarmed civilians have been committed exclusively by the military, the prime minister said.

Myanmar Military Launches Air Raid in Karen State

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 03:57 AM PDT

The airstrike follows an attack on a military base close to the Thai border by ethnic armed group the Karen National Liberation Army.

Myanmar Swimmer to Forgo Tokyo Olympics in Protest at Junta Violence

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 03:30 AM PDT

Win Htet Oo, a 26-year-old freestyle swimmer, said the Myanmar Olympic Committee is a puppet organization for the military regime.

Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Chin State Fighting

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 02:41 AM PDT

13 soldiers have died after civilian residents of Mindat fought regime forces attempting to reinforce the mountain-top town.

Thousands Flee as Myanmar Junta Planes Bomb Kachin Villages

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 02:10 AM PDT

The Tatmadaw has been conducting three or four air raids a day on villages in northern Myanmar following intense clashes between regime troops and the KIA, locals said.

Myanmar Junta Says ASEAN’s Views Will Be Considered After Stability Returns

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 12:41 AM PDT

Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing said the bloc's 'consensus' recommendations would need to be in line with his regime's five-point 'roadmap' if they are to be implemented.