Friday, November 26, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Junta Sacked Generals Who Served as Minsters During NLD Govt

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 05:04 AM PST

The removal of two military-appointed ministers by the regime is seen as a sign that moderate voices within the armed forces are being silenced.

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Shoppers Boycott Myanmar Plaza After Attack on Anti-Regime Protest

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 03:00 AM PST

Yangon's busiest shopping center was deserted on Friday as Yangon residents stayed away after footage of attack on young protesters by mall staff went viral.

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Chin State Town Blames Myanmar Junta for Arson Attacks

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 02:38 AM PST

Around 254 houses in Thantlang have burned down in two months with residents blaming regime troops.

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In Another Snub, Myanmar Junta Barred From Asia-Europe Meeting

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 03:28 AM PST

The Cambodia-hosted virtual gathering is the third international meeting in two months from which the regime has been shunned.

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Thousands Flee as Myanmar Regime Resumes Raiding Resistance Groups

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 02:52 AM PST

As clashes intensify in southeastern Myanmar's Kayah State, thousands of locals have been forced to flee their villages.

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Heavy Fighting Reported Between Myanmar Junta and Northern Shan Armed Group

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 02:40 AM PST

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army claims to have taken control of a key area along the Chinese border and it might be planning further expansion.

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Over 20 Anti-Coup Activists Sentenced to Death by Myanmar Junta

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 12:46 AM PST

21 people involved in resistance against the regime received death sentences from military tribunals, while another 29 were given life in prison.

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Myanmar Military’s Joint Venture Brewery to be Dissolved After Product Boycott

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 02:49 AM PST

Legal experts suggest brewery's formerly best-selling brands may be marketed under a different company name in the future.

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Myanmar Junta Charges Former Investment Minister With Corruption

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 02:00 AM PST

The detained investment and foreign economic relations minister U Thaung Tun faces up to 15 years in prison.

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The Metamorphosis of an Enemy of Myanmar’s Regime

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 01:45 AM PST

Former NLD lawmaker U Phyo Zeya Thaw was a rapper, activist, political prisoner and MP before his recent arrest by the junta, which has branded him a key enemy.

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Myanmar Junta Brings Fresh Charges Against NLD Vice Chair

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 01:07 AM PST

Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, who is battling leukemia and is detained in a Mandalay prison, will face two additional cases relating to alleged electoral fraud.

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Thai Forces Kill Drug Couriers, Seize 1.8 Million Meth Pills Near Myanmar Border

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 10:09 PM PST

The suspected traffickers were shot dead in Chiang Rai province near Shan State, which has seen a rise in drug production since the Feb. 1 coup.

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