Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Military-Owned Brewer’s Sales Halved as Boycott Bites

Posted: 12 May 2021 06:04 AM PDT

According to the military's venture partner Kirin, Q1 sales plunged by 46% on-year at Myanmar Brewery, which is among junta-linked firms targeted by a consumer boycott.

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Myanmar Villagers Detained After Overnight Battle with Junta Troops

Posted: 12 May 2021 04:16 AM PDT

Myingyan Township villagers held off hundreds of regime soldiers for hours using largely homemade arms.

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Myanmar Junta Looks to Replace Striking University Staff

Posted: 12 May 2021 03:45 AM PDT

Senior academics are refusing to work under the military regime and say recruitment attempts will fail.

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Amid Fuel Shortage Concerns, Myanmar Regime Plans to Reopen Old Yangon Oil Refinery

Posted: 12 May 2021 03:22 AM PDT

The junta is facing a possible fuel shortage as imports dry up and oil industry workers remain on strike in protest at the regime.

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Myanmar Junta Troops Shoot Dead Mentally Ill Man in Sagaing Region

Posted: 12 May 2021 01:59 AM PDT

More than 20 soldiers fired upon the man, who was in an agitated state due to gunfire in his village, despite his parents' pleas to spare him due to his illness.

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Myanmar Junta Thugs Beat and Arrest Mandalay Protesters

Posted: 12 May 2021 01:56 AM PDT

Some 30 protesters including women teachers were detained during the crackdown on an anti-regime demonstration.

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Tamu Defense Force Kills at Least 15 Myanmar Junta Troops

Posted: 12 May 2021 01:42 AM PDT

The civilian resistance group on the Indian border says it killed five soldiers in clashes on Tuesday night and another 10 on Wednesday.

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Examining the Implications of Thailand’s New Draft Law on NGOs

Posted: 11 May 2021 10:36 PM PDT

Thai authorities should intensify dialogue with all stakeholders to increase awareness of a draft law requiring NGOs to clarify their funding sources.

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