Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


For Myanmar Military, Rule No. 1 in Riot Control Is Shoot to Kill

Posted: 02 Mar 2021 08:09 AM PST

The security forces' deliberate practice of killing protesters with head and chest shots is intended to terrorize the population and end the protests through fear.

Myanmar Military Detain More Than 1,200 Since Coup

Posted: 02 Mar 2021 07:16 AM PST

Elected leaders, lawmakers, student protesters, election officials and striking civil servants are among the increasing numbers being held by the military.

Defying Military Regime, Myanmar’s CRPH Names Four Acting Ministers

Posted: 02 Mar 2021 04:23 AM PST

The committee named three elected NLD lawmakers and a prominent doctor as the acting heads of nine key ministries.

Myanmar’s Military Council Labeled ‘Terrorist Group’

Posted: 02 Mar 2021 03:47 AM PST

The committee representing the ousted National League for Democracy government says violence against protesters and mass arrests constitute terrorist activity.

Myanmar Military Cracks Down on Journalists with Arrests and Lawsuits

Posted: 02 Mar 2021 03:37 AM PST

A DVB reporter was forcibly taken from his home and Myanmar Now and 7Day News employees have been sued for incitement.

Thailand’s Dilemma in Myanmar Crisis

Posted: 02 Mar 2021 12:36 AM PST

Myanmar security forces' violent crackdown on protesters poses a challenge for Bangkok ahead of today's special ASEAN meeting.

Myanmar Security Forces Beat Pregnant Woman, Loot Her Home During Rampage in Myeik

Posted: 01 Mar 2021 09:43 PM PST

A teenager was shot, homes damaged and motorbikes destroyed after security forces broke through barricades residents had put up to protect themselves in southern Myanmar.

Twin Brother of Young Protester Slain by Myanmar Security Forces Calls for Justice

Posted: 01 Mar 2021 07:48 PM PST

At least 20 were killed during military regime's crackdown against protesters on Sunday, surviving brother describes the violent assault in Hledan.