Friday, March 12, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Military Regime Sues The Irrawaddy

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 06:16 AM PST

The independent media group faces prosecution under the Penal Code for publishing a video showing police demanding money to release detained doctors.

UK Asks Citizens to Leave Military-Ruled Myanmar

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 05:00 AM PST

The former colonial power has asked its citizens to leave Myanmar as the UN's special rapporteur points to 'crimes against humanity'.

Myanmar’s Democracy Movement Hires International Lawyers

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 04:39 AM PST

National League for Democracy MPs have engaged London-based Volterra Fietta to help prosecute Myanmar's coup leaders.

If the Army is Disbanded Will Myanmar Become Like Libya or Iraq?

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 04:00 AM PST

Singapore's former foreign minister warns that removing the military from politics risks creating years of instability in Myanmar.

Medical Officials Resign as Myanmar’s Military Regime Pressures Medics on Strike

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 03:08 AM PST

As the civil disobedience movement grows across the country, the military regime is pressuring health officials to re-open hospitals.

Kachin Independence Army Attacks Myanmar Military Outpost

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 01:32 AM PST

The powerful armed group has threatened to retaliate if anti-regime protesters are harmed in crackdowns.

Can China Prevent Further Bloodshed in Myanmar?

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 12:30 AM PST

The giant neighbor's strategic and economic interests are at risk if the country descends into civil war.

Asian Development Bank to Halt Funding for Myanmar Government Projects

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 12:19 AM PST

The decision was prompted by the junta's deadly crackdowns on anti-regime protesters and will impact a wide range of the country's development projects.

The Day Aung San Left for India to Discuss Anti-Colonialism

Posted: 11 Mar 2021 06:00 PM PST

The future independence hero met the leaders of the Indian nationalist movement and argued that armed struggle was essential against British rule.