Tuesday, April 20, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Regime Disputes Protest-Related Death Toll Compiled by AAPP

Posted: 20 Apr 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Human rights organization says it has documented each of the 726 deaths at the hands of the junta and believes the number will rise as more information becomes available.

ASEAN Summit on Myanmar Should Include NUG, Not Legitimize Junta

Posted: 20 Apr 2021 06:30 AM PDT

The bloc must end its tradition of providing diplomatic coverage for repressive Myanmar regimes and should give the country's legitimate representatives a platform.

EU Sanctions 10 More Myanmar Regime Members But Some Still Missing

Posted: 20 Apr 2021 05:16 AM PDT

The EU has also targeted the military-run Myanma Economic Holdings Public and Myanmar Economic Corporation to apply financial pressure on the regime.

Ethnic Kachin Armed Group Launches Multiple Attacks on Myanmar Military

Posted: 20 Apr 2021 02:49 AM PDT

The Kachin Independence Army has launched fresh attacks on military and police outposts in northern Myanmar.

Prominent Protest Leader Escapes Arrest by Myanmar Junta

Posted: 20 Apr 2021 02:32 AM PDT

Ko Tayzar San helped organize the first protest in Myanmar against the military regime.

Myanmar Mother Prays for Tortured Daughter

Posted: 20 Apr 2021 01:44 AM PDT

Ma Khin Nyein Thu was shown on military-run television after being badly beaten during interrogation. Her mother tells The Irrawaddy she cannot look at her injured face.

Myanmar Regime Orders Dismantling of Mausoleum to Slain Democracy Protesters

Posted: 20 Apr 2021 12:20 AM PDT

Charities in Bago were told to split up the memorial to 14 civilians killed by the junta and to remove inscriptions praising the "Heroes of the Revolution."