Monday, March 8, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Regime Steps Up Violence to Tackle General Strike

Posted: 08 Mar 2021 09:10 AM PST

More deaths have been reported and numerous civilians have been arrested during the third general strike against the junta.

Myanmar Military Regime’s Forces Establish Bases at Civilian Schools, Universities, and Hospitals

Posted: 08 Mar 2021 08:07 AM PST

The junta is now an occupying force in the country after seizing power in the February coup.

Myanmar Protesters Say an Attack on China’s Pipelines Would Be ‘Internal Affair’

Posted: 08 Mar 2021 05:00 AM PST

They mocked Beijing's dismissal of the coup as an internal affair not requiring foreign intervention.

Myanmar Regime Detains Increasing Numbers and Steps Up Violence

Posted: 08 Mar 2021 04:25 AM PST

Hundreds of civilians have been detained in the last few days as beatings on the street increase.

Myanmar Regime Steps Up Vehicle and Pedestrian Searches in Yangon

Posted: 08 Mar 2021 02:46 AM PST

Police and soldiers are searching civilians in Yangon for evidence they are planning to attend protests.

Myanmar Military Sues Charity for Supporting Civil Servants on Strike

Posted: 08 Mar 2021 01:20 AM PST

U Kyaw Thu, the chairman of the Free Funeral Service Society, was sued for incitement on March 4.

Myanmar Regime Steps Up Crackdown Ahead of Monday’s General Strike

Posted: 07 Mar 2021 06:28 AM PST

At least 100 people were detained on Sunday as increasing violence is being used by police and soldiers across the country.

Myanmar’s Regime Denies Killing of Mandalay Teenage Protester

Posted: 07 Mar 2021 05:15 AM PST

The junta exhumed Kyal Sin's body after her funeral and claimed the lead in her skull did not match police ammunition.

Myanmar Regime Launches Late Night Raids, Arrests Civilians and Opposition Members

Posted: 07 Mar 2021 04:35 AM PST

Several prominent National League for Democracy members and protesters have been taken away in Saturday night raids.

NLD Member Tortured to Death by Myanmar Regime

Posted: 07 Mar 2021 01:07 AM PST

The bloody corpse of U Khin Maung Latt of the National League for Democracy in Pabedan has been collected from a military hospital.

Local NLD Chair, Nephew Hacked to Death by Myanmar Military-Aligned Mob

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 11:43 PM PST

Some of the suspects, including a former losing candidate from the USDP, have still not been arrested.

With No Word for a Month, Families of Detained Senior NLD Figures Worry for Their Health

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 08:34 PM PST

Five members of the party's Central Executive Committee—all with underlying medical conditions—have been detained since the day of the coup.

Forecasting the Coming Century for Myanmar—Without a Crystal Ball

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 07:59 PM PST

Will the current transition lead Myanmar back into authoritarian rule, or is the country on the verge of finally breaking its historical cycle of thwarted opportunities?

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