Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Five Accused of Being Myanmar Junta Informants Found Dead in Magwe

Posted: 01 Jun 2021 07:25 AM PDT

A local civilian resistance force said the five were targeted for working with a pro-junta group and were carrying explosives.

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KIA Uses Artillery on Airport in Northern Myanmar

Posted: 01 Jun 2021 06:12 AM PDT

The Kachin Independence Army attacked Putao airport - which is frequently used for air strikes in Kachin State – but failed to hit the runway.

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Suspected Myanmar Military Informants Killed in Kale

Posted: 01 Jun 2021 05:55 AM PDT

Violence continues in Sagaing Region, one of the first areas to take up arms against the military regime.

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At Least 80 Myanmar Soldiers Killed: Kayah Resistance

Posted: 01 Jun 2021 05:40 AM PDT

The Karenni Nationalities Defense Force says it surrounded soldiers advancing on a village and inflicted heavy casualties.

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Myanmar Coup Leader Renames Controversial Mon State Bridge

Posted: 01 Jun 2021 05:27 AM PDT

Originally named after independence hero General Aung San, the junta has chosen a new name in an effort to gain support in Mon State.

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Myanmar’s Shadow Govt ‘Deeply Concerned’ for Safety of Detained NLD Leaders

Posted: 01 Jun 2021 04:23 AM PDT

The National Unity Government condemned the junta for holding Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other NLD leaders in isolation in unknown locations.

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Myanmar Junta Jets Bomb Civilian Resistance Fighters in Sagaing Region

Posted: 01 Jun 2021 02:20 AM PDT

People's Defense Force and Kachin Independence Army battle regime troops in Katha.

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Myanmar Daily Post-Coup Update: May 31

Posted: 01 Jun 2021 02:00 AM PDT

Local fighters and ethnic armies battled the regime in several places, a female NLD lawmaker was arrested and the junta shelled an IDP camp among many other incidents.

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Myanmar Regime Isolates Western Town of Paletwa Following Bomb Blasts

Posted: 31 May 2021 11:09 PM PDT

Military blocks access to the Chin State town by boat and road as it continues to investigate twin explosions on May 28; residents say basic food prices are soaring.

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