Friday, May 28, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Regime Jails Mother After Troops Fail to Find Her Activist Sons

Posted: 28 May 2021 06:18 AM PDT

Daw Mi Nge, 64, was detained in Yangon when the security forces came looking for her sons. She was denied legal representation.

The post Myanmar Regime Jails Mother After Troops Fail to Find Her Activist Sons appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar People’s Defense Forces Warn of Increased Risk to Civilians

Posted: 28 May 2021 04:49 AM PDT

An increasing number of explosions and attacks against junta forces are now occurring in urban areas.

The post Myanmar People's Defense Forces Warn of Increased Risk to Civilians appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s ‘Khaki Commerce’ Set to Flourish Under Junta

Posted: 28 May 2021 03:31 AM PDT

Few military officers have shown as much greed as Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, and there is little doubt he is clinging to power to protect his economic interests.

The post Myanmar's 'Khaki Commerce' Set to Flourish Under Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar COVID-19 Cases in Biggest Jump Since February

Posted: 28 May 2021 03:12 AM PDT

With thousands of healthcare workers on strike in protest at the junta, the number of COVID-19 tests and vaccinations has dropped dramatically.

The post Myanmar COVID-19 Cases in Biggest Jump Since February appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Daily Post-Coup Update: May 27

Posted: 28 May 2021 02:52 AM PDT

A USDP official and a ward administrator were killed, an arms shipment was intercepted on the Thai border and more than 10 explosions were reported around the country.

The post Myanmar Daily Post-Coup Update: May 27 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Celebrities who Protested Coup Appear in Court

Posted: 28 May 2021 02:18 AM PDT

Hundreds of artists, including actors and singers, have had arrest warrants issued against them for speaking out against the military regime.

The post Myanmar Celebrities who Protested Coup Appear in Court appeared first on The Irrawaddy.