Tuesday, March 29, 2022

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


The Day Civilians Took Office in Myanmar After 53 Years of Military Rule

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 05:19 PM PDT

A civilian was sworn in as president on March 30, 2016, in what turned out to be a brief interruption from military rule. 

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In Solidarity with Coup Leader, Myanmar Ex-Generals Appear at Armed Forces Day Event

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 05:20 AM PDT

By appearing with Min Aung Hlaing, the former generals showed they were insincere when they supposedly endorsed a transition to democracy under the previous regime.  

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Myanmar Junta Helicopter Crashes in Chin State

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 05:06 AM PDT

It is the third crash since June for Myanmar's air force, which is known for frequent deadly crashes due to its largely outdated fleet.

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Myanmar Junta Enacts Law Allowing It to Deploy Police to Front Lines

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 02:18 AM PDT

Observers say the new police law exposes the military's lack of manpower amid mounting casualties and defections. 

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Myanmar Junta Tortures Civilians to Death in Magwe

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 01:45 AM PDT

Heavy fighting is being reported in Gangaw Township as regime forces continue to suffer heavy losses. 

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Karen Ethnic Armed Group Tells Myanmar Govt Employees in Its Area to Quit 

Posted: 28 Mar 2022 10:48 PM PDT

The KNU told The Irrawaddy in an interview that the junta's administration, as well as its troops, must be targeted if the regime is to be brought down.

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Airstrikes Continue After Myanmar Junta Suffers Heavy Losses

Posted: 28 Mar 2022 05:57 AM PDT

The Karen National Liberation Army in Myawaddy Township, Karen State, is reporting repeated junta airstrikes after successful attacks on regime forces. 

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Public to Boycott Myanmar Junta’s New Year Water Festival

Posted: 28 Mar 2022 05:07 AM PDT

The regime wants to show life has returned to normal under military rule but few people might attend parties to mark new year. 

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Myanmar Junta Chief’s Demands for Unity Expose Rifts: Observers 

Posted: 28 Mar 2022 04:57 AM PDT

Min Aung Hlaing used his Armed Forces Day speech to demand loyalty while vowing to crush all opponents. 

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Myanmar Junta Takes Cautious Steps With ASEAN on International Aid Access

Posted: 28 Mar 2022 04:20 AM PDT

Much-needed humanitarian assistance is still not reaching the almost half a million people in the country displaced by fighting.

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Myanmar Rights Groups Urge Red Cross Probe of Junta Violence Against Political Prisoners

Posted: 28 Mar 2022 03:17 AM PDT

Local rights organizations call on Red Cross to investigate widespread human rights violations in the country's jails and the use of sexual violence against LGBTIQ prisoners.

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