Wednesday, May 5, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Shadow Government Forms People’s Defense Force

Posted: 05 May 2021 09:00 AM PDT

National Unity Government says it has a responsibility to end the military regime's continuing violence against the people.

Myanmar Junta Ignores ASEAN’s Call to End the Violence Against Civilians

Posted: 05 May 2021 07:52 AM PDT

Just there are no limits to the junta's ruthlessness and brutality, there are no limits to its disregard for the truth and disrespect for ASEAN leaders.

Ethnic Chinese Woman Waiting for COVID-19 Jab Shot Dead by Myanmar Junta Troops

Posted: 05 May 2021 06:46 AM PDT

Ah Wei was in her car waiting to be inoculated when hit by a stray bullet fired by soldiers; she is at least the fourth ethnic Chinese civilian killed by junta forces.

Myanmar Junta Faces UK Legal Action over Claims to Ambassadorial Home in London

Posted: 05 May 2021 06:39 AM PDT

U Kyaw Zwar Minn, the ex-ambassador to the UK, is fighting off attempts by the regime to force him out of his home.

Calls Grow to Cut Myanmar Junta’s External Financial Lifelines

Posted: 05 May 2021 06:01 AM PDT

Coordinated international action targeting the junta's key foreign currency earners, such as the oil and gas sector, are needed, financial experts say.

Prosecutions Being Prepared for Myanmar Military: NUG Human Rights Minister

Posted: 05 May 2021 05:48 AM PDT

U Aung Myo Min tells The Irrawaddy that detailed records of violations will form the backbone of future prosecutions of junta criminals.

Chin Resistance Fighters Kill Nine Myanmar Junta Soldiers

Posted: 05 May 2021 03:39 AM PDT

The Chinland Defence Force in Hakha claims to be carrying out guerrilla-style attacks on military positions around the town.

New Myanmar Junta-Owned Hospital Targeted by Bombs

Posted: 05 May 2021 03:30 AM PDT

The private Yangon hospital was opened on Sunday by coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

Bomb Blast in Pyinmana Injures Myanmar Junta Policeman

Posted: 05 May 2021 02:24 AM PDT

Pyinmana has seen frequent bomb attacks and anti-regime protests in recent weeks.

Myanmar Junta Forces Open Fire on Villagers Protesting School Reopening

Posted: 05 May 2021 01:42 AM PDT

Villagers arrested after staging a peaceful demonstration against teachers preparing to reopen a school in Mandalay Region.