Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


To Those Who Sacrifice the Most for Myanmar, the Choice Is Clear

Posted: 26 May 2021 06:48 AM PDT

In recent days, the nation's elected leaders were brought before a court, and a tireless worker for democracy was murdered, simply because they chose to do what is right.

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73 Children Killed by Myanmar Junta Forces Since Coup

Posted: 26 May 2021 04:14 AM PDT

Number of child fatalities certain to rise as National Unity Government says that their list doesn't include recent deaths.

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More Than 70,000 People Displaced as Fighting Rages in Eastern Myanmar

Posted: 26 May 2021 04:07 AM PDT

Local residents forced to flee as clashes continue between civilian resistance fighters and junta forces in Kayah State.

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Two Myanmar Resistance Fighters Killed in Sagaing Clash

Posted: 26 May 2021 03:49 AM PDT

Fighting has been reported to the east of the Chindwin River in Kani Township for the first time.

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Myanmar Construction Ministry Sacks 181 Striking Staff

Posted: 26 May 2021 03:38 AM PDT

Many of the staff who joined the civil disobedience movement have already returned to work and the ministry is operating normally.

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Govt Schools in Southern Myanmar Targeted With Bombs and Fire

Posted: 26 May 2021 02:04 AM PDT

The incidents in Dawei come as anti-regime protesters call for an education boycott ahead of schools reopening on June 1.

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Myanmar Daily Post-Coup Update: May 25

Posted: 26 May 2021 01:52 AM PDT

Four people were killed as multiple blasts hit Yangon; an electricity office in Ayeyarwady was bombed; a school burned down in Tanintharyi; protests continued nationwide.

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Myanmar Catholic Bishops Urge Warring Parties to Spare Places of Worship

Posted: 26 May 2021 12:55 AM PDT

The appeal follows the Myanmar military's shelling of a church in Kayah State, which killed four displaced villagers who were sheltering there.

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