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• Myanmar Military Regime Sues The Irrawaddy
• UK Asks Citizens to Leave Military-Ruled Myanmar
• Myanmar’s Democracy Movement Hires International Lawyers
• If the Army is Disbanded Will Myanmar Become Like Libya or Iraq?
• Medical Officials Resign as Myanmar’s Military Regime Pressures Medics on Strike
• Kachin Independence Army Attacks Myanmar Military Outpost
• Can China Prevent Further Bloodshed in Myanmar?
• Asian Development Bank to Halt Funding for Myanmar Government Projects
• The Day Aung San Left for India to Discuss Anti-Colonialism

Myanmar Military Regime Sues The Irrawaddy Posted: 12 Mar 2021 06:16 AM PST The independent media group faces prosecution under the Penal Code for publishing a video showing police demanding money to release detained doctors.

UK Asks Citizens to Leave Military-Ruled Myanmar Posted: 12 Mar 2021 05:00 AM PST The former colonial power has asked its citizens to leave Myanmar as the UN's special rapporteur points to 'crimes against humanity'.

Myanmar’s Democracy Movement Hires International Lawyers Posted: 12 Mar 2021 04:39 AM PST National League for Democracy MPs have engaged London-based Volterra Fietta to help prosecute Myanmar's coup leaders.

If the Army is Disbanded Will Myanmar Become Like Libya or Iraq? Posted: 12 Mar 2021 04:00 AM PST Singapore's former foreign minister warns that removing the military from politics risks creating years of instability in Myanmar.

Medical Officials Resign as Myanmar’s Military Regime Pressures Medics on Strike Posted: 12 Mar 2021 03:08 AM PST As the civil disobedience movement grows across the country, the military regime is pressuring health officials to re-open hospitals.

Kachin Independence Army Attacks Myanmar Military Outpost Posted: 12 Mar 2021 01:32 AM PST The powerful armed group has threatened to retaliate if anti-regime protesters are harmed in crackdowns.

Can China Prevent Further Bloodshed in Myanmar? Posted: 12 Mar 2021 12:30 AM PST The giant neighbor's strategic and economic interests are at risk if the country descends into civil war.

Asian Development Bank to Halt Funding for Myanmar Government Projects Posted: 12 Mar 2021 12:19 AM PST The decision was prompted by the junta's deadly crackdowns on anti-regime protesters and will impact a wide range of the country's development projects.

The Day Aung San Left for India to Discuss Anti-Colonialism Posted: 11 Mar 2021 06:00 PM PST The future independence hero met the leaders of the Indian nationalist movement and argued that armed struggle was essential against British rule.

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• Myanmar’s Military Junta Launches Corruption Probe of Suu Kyi and President
• At Least 12 More Killed as Myanmar Regime Steps Up Violence
• US Government Sanctions Myanmar Junta Leader’s Adult Children
• Arrest Warrants Target Myanmar Activists For Encouraging Civil Servants To Strike
• Myanmar Military Regime Removes Arakan Army From List of Terrorist Groups

Myanmar’s Military Junta Launches Corruption Probe of Suu Kyi and President Posted: 11 Mar 2021 07:18 AM PST Regime alleges Daw Aung Sun Suu Kyi received cash and gold. President and first lady face bribery investigation.

At Least 12 More Killed as Myanmar Regime Steps Up Violence Posted: 11 Mar 2021 06:43 AM PST "If I don't go out today and if others do the same, we won't get democracy back," were the last words a 25-year-old told his pregnant wife before he left to protest.

US Government Sanctions Myanmar Junta Leader’s Adult Children Posted: 11 Mar 2021 04:14 AM PST Washington's latest sanctions target the coup leader Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing's son and daughter as well as six companies they control.

Arrest Warrants Target Myanmar Activists For Encouraging Civil Servants To Strike Posted: 11 Mar 2021 04:07 AM PST Myanmar's junta is attempting to round up the activists behind the nationwide strikes being carried out by civil servants and essential workers.

Myanmar Military Regime Removes Arakan Army From List of Terrorist Groups Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:37 PM PST The ethnic Rakhine armed group has stopped violent attacks on the security forces since the November general election.

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• Another 300 Protesters in Yangon Arrested by Junta’s Security Forces
• Myanmar Protesters Recall Regime’s Torture During Detention
• NGOs Dismiss Myanmar Regime Claims of Cooperation
• Myanmar Foreign Ministry Staff Detained Over China Meeting Leak
• Responsibilities and Opportunities to Save Myanmar

Another 300 Protesters in Yangon Arrested by Junta’s Security Forces Posted: 10 Mar 2021 07:59 AM PST As the US and EU call for the release of those already detained, security forces needed 10 vehicles to haul away the latest round of arrests.

Myanmar Protesters Recall Regime’s Torture During Detention Posted: 10 Mar 2021 06:24 AM PST The protesters in Tanintharyi Region said they were stripped and beaten after being detained.

NGOs Dismiss Myanmar Regime Claims of Cooperation Posted: 10 Mar 2021 02:38 AM PST People In Need, Trocaire, ChildFund Myanmar, Christian Aid and Mercy Corps all rejected claims of talks with Myanmar's military junta.

Myanmar Foreign Ministry Staff Detained Over China Meeting Leak Posted: 10 Mar 2021 12:05 AM PST One assistant director reportedly had a bag put over his head after being linked to a damning document leak.

Responsibilities and Opportunities to Save Myanmar Posted: 09 Mar 2021 09:50 PM PST In the absence of meaningful international action against the military junta, Myanmar's Ethnic Armed Organizations have a new role to play.

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• Myanmar’s Anti-Regime Protests Go On Despite Crackdowns and Detentions
• Another NLD Member Dies While Detained by Myanmar Junta Forces
• Myanmar Media Groups Vow to Defy Junta’s Publishing Bans
• Italian Ammunition Used in Myanmar Police Assault on Ambulance Raises Questions
• Japan urges Myanmar Regime to Stop Violence and Free Detained Leaders
• Fear is the Glue That Holds Myanmar’s Military Together
• Thailand Ready to Accommodate Refugees From Myanmar Fleeing the Violent Unrest
• Myanmar Regime Claims Australian Adviser Tried to Flee with Financial Information
• Can China be Myanmar’s Good Neighbor While Maintaining Its Non-interference Principle?

Myanmar’s Anti-Regime Protests Go On Despite Crackdowns and Detentions Posted: 09 Mar 2021 07:22 AM PST More than 130 detentions were made during Monday night raids in Yangon and during crackdowns on anti-regime protests on Tuesday.

Another NLD Member Dies While Detained by Myanmar Junta Forces Posted: 09 Mar 2021 06:27 AM PST The leader of a vocational institute was arrested during a raid Monday night. His family learned of his death Tuesday.

Myanmar Media Groups Vow to Defy Junta’s Publishing Bans Posted: 09 Mar 2021 05:27 AM PST Five media groups have lost their publishing licenses after using terms like "regime" and "coup".

Italian Ammunition Used in Myanmar Police Assault on Ambulance Raises Questions Posted: 09 Mar 2021 02:44 AM PST Suppliers of arms (directly or indirectly) to Myanmar may deny dealing with the Tatmadaw, but the growing body of evidence will be used in claims for justice in the future.

Japan urges Myanmar Regime to Stop Violence and Free Detained Leaders Posted: 09 Mar 2021 01:47 AM PST Japan said its ambassador, Ichiro Maruyama, called for an end to violence, the release of detainees and the restoration of democracy.

Fear is the Glue That Holds Myanmar’s Military Together Posted: 08 Mar 2021 11:11 PM PST Military's long record of brutality guarantees exile, prison, or death if the generals give up the reins of power.

Thailand Ready to Accommodate Refugees From Myanmar Fleeing the Violent Unrest Posted: 08 Mar 2021 10:06 PM PST Myanmar security forces' intensified crackdown against anti-regime protesters nationwide has prompted Thailand to prepare for a possible influx of refugees.

Myanmar Regime Claims Australian Adviser Tried to Flee with Financial Information Posted: 08 Mar 2021 09:47 PM PST The whereabouts of detained Professor Sean Turnell, an adviser to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, are unknown.

Can China be Myanmar’s Good Neighbor While Maintaining Its Non-interference Principle? Posted: 08 Mar 2021 05:30 PM PST By ignoring the voices of the people of Myanmar, China will eventually undermine its own economic interests in the country.

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• Myanmar Regime Steps Up Violence to Tackle General Strike
• Myanmar Military Regime’s Forces Establish Bases at Civilian Schools, Universities, and Hospitals
• Myanmar Protesters Say an Attack on China’s Pipelines Would Be ‘Internal Affair’
• Myanmar Regime Detains Increasing Numbers and Steps Up Violence
• Myanmar Regime Steps Up Vehicle and Pedestrian Searches in Yangon
• Myanmar Military Sues Charity for Supporting Civil Servants on Strike
• Myanmar Regime Steps Up Crackdown Ahead of Monday’s General Strike
• Myanmar’s Regime Denies Killing of Mandalay Teenage Protester
• Myanmar Regime Launches Late Night Raids, Arrests Civilians and Opposition Members
• NLD Member Tortured to Death by Myanmar Regime
• Local NLD Chair, Nephew Hacked to Death by Myanmar Military-Aligned Mob
• With No Word for a Month, Families of Detained Senior NLD Figures Worry for Their Health
• Forecasting the Coming Century for Myanmar—Without a Crystal Ball

Myanmar Regime Steps Up Violence to Tackle General Strike Posted: 08 Mar 2021 09:10 AM PST More deaths have been reported and numerous civilians have been arrested during the third general strike against the junta.

Myanmar Military Regime’s Forces Establish Bases at Civilian Schools, Universities, and Hospitals Posted: 08 Mar 2021 08:07 AM PST The junta is now an occupying force in the country after seizing power in the February coup.

Myanmar Protesters Say an Attack on China’s Pipelines Would Be ‘Internal Affair’ Posted: 08 Mar 2021 05:00 AM PST They mocked Beijing's dismissal of the coup as an internal affair not requiring foreign intervention.

Myanmar Regime Detains Increasing Numbers and Steps Up Violence Posted: 08 Mar 2021 04:25 AM PST Hundreds of civilians have been detained in the last few days as beatings on the street increase.

Myanmar Regime Steps Up Vehicle and Pedestrian Searches in Yangon Posted: 08 Mar 2021 02:46 AM PST Police and soldiers are searching civilians in Yangon for evidence they are planning to attend protests.

Myanmar Military Sues Charity for Supporting Civil Servants on Strike Posted: 08 Mar 2021 01:20 AM PST U Kyaw Thu, the chairman of the Free Funeral Service Society, was sued for incitement on March 4.

Myanmar Regime Steps Up Crackdown Ahead of Monday’s General Strike Posted: 07 Mar 2021 06:28 AM PST At least 100 people were detained on Sunday as increasing violence is being used by police and soldiers across the country.

Myanmar’s Regime Denies Killing of Mandalay Teenage Protester Posted: 07 Mar 2021 05:15 AM PST The junta exhumed Kyal Sin's body after her funeral and claimed the lead in her skull did not match police ammunition.

Myanmar Regime Launches Late Night Raids, Arrests Civilians and Opposition Members Posted: 07 Mar 2021 04:35 AM PST Several prominent National League for Democracy members and protesters have been taken away in Saturday night raids.

NLD Member Tortured to Death by Myanmar Regime Posted: 07 Mar 2021 01:07 AM PST The bloody corpse of U Khin Maung Latt of the National League for Democracy in Pabedan has been collected from a military hospital.

Local NLD Chair, Nephew Hacked to Death by Myanmar Military-Aligned Mob Posted: 05 Mar 2021 11:43 PM PST Some of the suspects, including a former losing candidate from the USDP, have still not been arrested.

With No Word for a Month, Families of Detained Senior NLD Figures Worry for Their Health Posted: 05 Mar 2021 08:34 PM PST Five members of the party's Central Executive Committee—all with underlying medical conditions—have been detained since the day of the coup.

Forecasting the Coming Century for Myanmar—Without a Crystal Ball Posted: 05 Mar 2021 07:59 PM PST Will the current transition lead Myanmar back into authoritarian rule, or is the country on the verge of finally breaking its historical cycle of thwarted opportunities?

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• One More Killed as Myanmar’s Military Continues to Escalate Violence Against Protesters
• Military Regime Can’t Defeat Myanmar’s Brave Hearts
• Criticized, Myanmar’s Influential Monk Close to Coup Leader Breaks Silence on Killing Protesters
• Security Forces Exhume Body of Woman Slain in Myanmar Protests
• US Ambassador Asks Myanmar’s Military Deputy Chief to Stop Violence Against Protesters
• Anger in Myanmar But Crisis Distant to Singaporeans
• More Than 600 Police Join Myanmar’s Anti-Regime Protest Movement
• Myanmar Military Detains More Than 1,500 Since Coup
• Myanmar’s CRPH Calls for Halt in Tax Collection
• More Than 10 Myanmar Diplomats Refuse to Work for Military Regime

One More Killed as Myanmar’s Military Continues to Escalate Violence Against Protesters Posted: 05 Mar 2021 09:20 AM PST Young man assisting student protesters shot dead in Mandalay, leaving behind a pregnant wife and a son.

Military Regime Can’t Defeat Myanmar’s Brave Hearts Posted: 05 Mar 2021 08:35 AM PST The young protesters' determination to defeat the regime is summed up in their motto: 'They Die, or They Die!'

Criticized, Myanmar’s Influential Monk Close to Coup Leader Breaks Silence on Killing Protesters Posted: 05 Mar 2021 08:19 AM PST Once a fiery opponent of past military regimes, Sitagu Saydaw is seen as close to the latest coup maker while another monk is reportedly the general's astrological adviser.

Security Forces Exhume Body of Woman Slain in Myanmar Protests Posted: 05 Mar 2021 07:50 AM PST One day after the young woman's funeral, soldiers remove body from grave at gunpoint, contesting the cause of her death.

US Ambassador Asks Myanmar’s Military Deputy Chief to Stop Violence Against Protesters Posted: 05 Mar 2021 06:16 AM PST Thomas Vajda told Vice Senior General Soe Win that Myanmar is becoming increasingly isolated and the US is appalled by the killing of civilians.

Anger in Myanmar But Crisis Distant to Singaporeans Posted: 05 Mar 2021 03:56 AM PST Singaporeans are conflicted about how to react to Myanmar's military regime.

More Than 600 Police Join Myanmar’s Anti-Regime Protest Movement Posted: 05 Mar 2021 03:50 AM PST Some officers said they had no will to carry out the military council's orders and were resigning to stand with the people.

Myanmar Military Detains More Than 1,500 Since Coup Posted: 05 Mar 2021 03:45 AM PST Elected leaders, lawmakers, student protesters, election officials and striking civil servants are among the growing numbers of people being held by the military.

Myanmar’s CRPH Calls for Halt in Tax Collection Posted: 05 Mar 2021 01:20 AM PST In a statement, the group of elected lawmakers said officials must stop collecting revenue for the state as the military regime is using it to fund lethal crackdowns.

More Than 10 Myanmar Diplomats Refuse to Work for Military Regime Posted: 04 Mar 2021 10:31 PM PST Disturbed by the killing of peaceful protesters, diplomats posted in Washington, Berlin, Geneva, LA and elsewhere said they would join the Civil Disobedience Movement.

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• More Than 100 Myanmar Police Officers Join Anti-Regime Movement
• Civil Servants Given Deadline to Stop Work: NLD Appointee
• Myanmar’s Rescue Workers, Medical Volunteers Targeted by Security Forces
• Myanmar’s NLD Rejects Military’s Call for Proportional Representation Election System

More Than 100 Myanmar Police Officers Join Anti-Regime Movement Posted: 04 Mar 2021 06:22 AM PST Police men and women across the country say they can't follow the military's 'lawless' orders to use violence against civilians.

Civil Servants Given Deadline to Stop Work: NLD Appointee Posted: 04 Mar 2021 06:08 AM PST Government staff have until March 7 to join the civil disobedience movement to mourn those killed by the military, says a minister appointed by the NLD.

Myanmar’s Rescue Workers, Medical Volunteers Targeted by Security Forces Posted: 04 Mar 2021 02:23 AM PST Four members of a volunteer ambulance crew whose brutal beating was videotaped are believed to be in Insein Prison, but their whereabouts have not been confirmed.

Myanmar’s NLD Rejects Military’s Call for Proportional Representation Election System Posted: 03 Mar 2021 10:57 PM PST Ethnic parties who won seats in last year's election also reject the proposal, saying it would hurt them politically.

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