Friday, October 1, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


‘Everything Has Been Destroyed’: Myanmar Artists on the Coup’s Impact

Posted: 01 Oct 2021 06:42 AM PDT

The Irrawaddy speaks to a popular singer and a well-known actor on how the military takeover affected them and their decisions to resist the regime.

The post 'Everything Has Been Destroyed': Myanmar Artists on the Coup's Impact appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Karen Armed Group Ambushes Myanmar Junta Regional Commander

Posted: 01 Oct 2021 06:04 AM PDT

Brigadier General Ko Ko Maung, the regime's southeastern commander, has survived an attack in Karen State by a Democratic Karen Buddhist Army splinter group.

The post Karen Armed Group Ambushes Myanmar Junta Regional Commander appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

People’s Defense Force Claims Blast at Military Office in Myanmar’s Capital

Posted: 01 Oct 2021 05:52 AM PDT

The resistance group said the explosion, which damaged a building but caused no injuries, was a warning to officials who failed to join the Civil Disobedience Movement.

The post People's Defense Force Claims Blast at Military Office in Myanmar's Capital appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Almost 100 Civilians Killed By Myanmar Junta Forces in September

Posted: 01 Oct 2021 05:15 AM PDT

The dead included children and senior citizens and took the total number of people who have been killed by the regime since the coup to 1,146.

The post Almost 100 Civilians Killed By Myanmar Junta Forces in September appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thousands Flee Clashes Between Myanmar Junta and Karenni Resistance

Posted: 01 Oct 2021 03:26 AM PDT

The Karenni resistance has attacked a large convoy of regime troops who were sent from Shan State to reinforce the junta's embattled soldiers in Kayah State.

The post Thousands Flee Clashes Between Myanmar Junta and Karenni Resistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Charges Rapper and Former NLD Lawmaker With Terrorism

Posted: 01 Oct 2021 02:44 AM PDT

Hip-hop icon and former NLD MP U Phyo Zeya Thaw is accused of masterminding attacks on regime targets in Yangon.

The post Myanmar Junta Charges Rapper and Former NLD Lawmaker With Terrorism appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Says Poverty in Myanmar at Worst Level in 20 Years Following Coup

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 11:44 PM PDT

Nearly half the population is in poverty due to the effects of the military takeover, conflict and COVID, the UN's aid chief in Myanmar said, calling for more funding.

The post UN Says Poverty in Myanmar at Worst Level in 20 Years Following Coup appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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