Friday, March 19, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Protest Death Toll Climbs As Regime’s Troops Keep Shooting

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 10:15 AM PDT

Eleven killed amid Friday's crackdowns in Yangon, Shan State and Mandalay, pushing national death toll to 231.

Villagers Flee Their Homes as Myanmar Military Regime Vows Action

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 10:05 AM PDT

Two members of the police killed and police captain wounded in conflict with protesters in Sagaing Region, prompting retribution vow.

Funeral Services Refuse to Help Dead Myanmar Police Officer Involved in Crackdown

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 07:29 AM PDT

Police Captain Kyaw Naing Oo died during a crackdown on anti-regime protesters, leading the city's free funeral organizations to refuse to help arrange his service.

With Two More Arrests, A Total of 18 Journalists Detained by Myanmar Regime

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 05:14 AM PDT

The reporters for the BBC and Mizzima News were taken away by police in Naypyitaw, joining 18 more journalists being detained by the military regime.

Four More Myanmar Diplomats Refuse to Work for Military Regime

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 03:44 AM PDT

The foreign-based civil servants announced that they are joining the civil disobedience movement.

Myanmar Security Forces Rob Local Residents in Yangon

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 03:26 AM PDT

Police and soldiers broke into homes in Twante at gunpoint and stole items worth nearly 20 million Kyat as well as ice cream.

NLD’s Information Team Member Arrested by Myanmar’s Military Regime

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 02:38 AM PDT

U Kyi Toe is a long-time NLD insider and worked for the party's central information team.

Myanmar Regime Sues 10 University Academics on Strike

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 01:27 AM PDT

A student leader also faces charges for encouraging government staff to strike.

Singapore Military Chief Expresses ‘Grave Concern’ to Myanmar Regime Leader

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 12:51 AM PDT

Speaking at the ASEAN Chiefs of Defense Forces Meeting, Lt-Gen Melvyn Ong urged Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing to refrain from using lethal force against protesters.

KIA Uses Artillery on Myanmar Police in Jade-Mining Hub

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 12:03 AM PDT

The Kachin Independence Army has been targeting Hpakant, a key source of income for the military and its businesses.