Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Resistance Leader and Former Monk Admits Committing War Crimes in Upper Myanmar

Posted: 22 Mar 2022 04:21 AM PDT

Bo Thanmani, the leader of Yinmabin PDF and an ex-abbot, is accused of abducting, torturing and killing fighters from other resistance groups in Sagaing Region.

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Myanmar Junta Holds Women and Children Hostage in Sagaing

Posted: 22 Mar 2022 03:52 AM PDT

 A Yinmabin resistance fighter says the regime is taking human shields to prevent any attacks before Armed Forces Day on Sunday.  

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Myanmar Junta Forces Kill Charity Worker in Yangon Monastery 

Posted: 22 Mar 2022 02:21 AM PDT

The chairperson of the Arr Man charity, which helps COVID-19 victims, was gunned down by regime troops on Sunday.

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Myanmar’s Acting President Has the Power to Thwart the Coup Leader’s Plans

Posted: 22 Mar 2022 02:14 AM PDT

If he has the courage to exercise his constitutional rights as president, U Myint Swe has two opportunities left to avoid going down in Myanmar's history as a villain.  

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Myanmar’s Presidents Since Independence

Posted: 21 Mar 2022 11:21 PM PDT

The Irrawaddy lists Myanmar's presidents since the country gained independence in 1948.

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