Friday, September 10, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Notes From Myanmar’s Underground

Posted: 10 Sep 2021 07:45 AM PDT

Those of us who live in hiding do so in order to survive; not for ourselves, but so we can continue doing our part to rid the country of dictatorship once and for all.

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Myanmar Military Tells Muslims Not to Contact Arakan Army

Posted: 10 Sep 2021 05:18 AM PDT

The Arakan Army is increasingly taking control of large areas of Rakhine State but Muslim representatives have been told not to approach the armed group with issues.

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Junta Troops Killed in Civilian Attacks Across Myanmar

Posted: 10 Sep 2021 04:46 AM PDT

The regime has lost two bases to the Karen National Union and 22 teenage volunteers were killed in a regime raid in Magwe Region.

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Myanmar Junta to Auction Over 12,000 Tons of Illegal Timber

Posted: 10 Sep 2021 04:32 AM PDT

The illicit timber trade enables the military regime to finance its coup, despite sanctions from the West.

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Myanmar Shadow Government’s Declaration of War Echoes 1949 Rebellion

Posted: 10 Sep 2021 04:05 AM PDT

Soon after independence, half of Myanmar was occupied by rebel forces and ethnic armed organizations fighting the then government.

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Myanmar Rock Singer Ito Arrested for Alleged Anti-Regime Activities

Posted: 10 Sep 2021 12:52 AM PDT

It is not yet known where the singer and composer is being held or exactly what activities he is accused of; five others were detained with him.

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Myanmar Regime Holding Over 100 Relatives of Activists as Hostages

Posted: 09 Sep 2021 11:07 PM PDT

Six children are among 137 people still in custody who were arrested in place of activists sought by the junta, advocacy group AAPP said.

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