Monday, February 28, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Junta Planes Bomb Village Sheltering Displaced Karenni Civilians

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 05:03 AM PST

IDPs in Kayah State are now afraid to use blue tarpaulins for shelter because junta pilots are targeting them, an aid worker said.

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Myanmar Junta Chief Hands Golden Triangle Resorts to Associates

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 04:14 AM PST

Min Aung Hlaing visited the gambling and drugs hotspot in Shan State this month and has reportedly redistributed prized resorts on the Thai border.

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Myanmar Junta Troops Kill Villagers; Hold Schoolkids Hostage

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 03:47 AM PST

Nine villagers were killed during regime raids in Sagaing Region and over 80 children under the age of 12 were detained as potential human shields.

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Myanmar Democracy Activists Hold Rallies in Support of Ukraine

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 01:45 AM PST

Many in Myanmar feel solidarity with Ukrainians' fight to repel Vladimir Putin's military aggression, and see a common enemy in Russia, a strong supporter of the junta.

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