Friday, September 17, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Junta Violating Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Rights by Holding Her in Secret Location: Legal Experts

Posted: 17 Sep 2021 05:20 AM PDT

Many fear the junta is using the detained State Counselor as a bargaining chip by keeping her whereabouts a secret.

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Myanmar Junta Arrests Two More Journalists

Posted: 17 Sep 2021 04:03 AM PDT

Over 100 journalists have been detained since the coup and Myanmar is now the world's second-biggest jailer of reporters.

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Dozens of Junta Troops Killed in Attacks by Civilian PDF Units

Posted: 17 Sep 2021 03:18 AM PDT

People's Defense Force teams claim to have killed at least 26 regime personnel in a series of attacks in four states and regions since Thursday as fighting intensifies.

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Military-Backed Myanmar Beer Warehouse Bombed in Monywa

Posted: 17 Sep 2021 03:11 AM PDT

Civilian resistance fighters are stepping up their attacks on the military regime and its assets following the National Unity Government's declaration of war.

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Myanmar Military Launches Artillery Strike Near Kachin Armed Group’s HQ

Posted: 17 Sep 2021 01:47 AM PDT

The junta is expanding its military presence in Kachin State, including close to the headquarters of the Kachin Independence Army in Laiza.

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