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• Myanmar Post-Coup Death Toll Tops 540 Thursday
• Myanmar’s Shadow Government Vows a New Constitution and End to Dictatorship
• Chinese Troops Gather on Myanmar’s Border to ‘Protect Pipelines’
• Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Appoints Six More Defense Lawyers
• From Thailand, Myanmar Beauty Queen Begs UN to Help Her Country
• Ammunition and Grenades Destined for Myanmar Seized on Thai Border
• Pathein Teenager Shot Dead by Myanmar Military Regime
• Simultaneous Blazes at Two Myanmar Military-Owned Malls Raise Suspicions of Regime Plot
• Myanmar Doctor Condemns Security Forces Attack on Yangon Hospital
• Third NLD Member Dies While Being Detained by Myanmar Military Regime
• Hospitals, Clinics Not Spared Myanmar Regime Forces’ Violence

Myanmar Post-Coup Death Toll Tops 540 Thursday Posted: 01 Apr 2021 09:10 AM PDT Villagers use antique percussion lock firearms in clash with security forces in Sagaing Region; regime forces use explosives against protesters in Mandalay.

Myanmar’s Shadow Government Vows a New Constitution and End to Dictatorship Posted: 01 Apr 2021 09:04 AM PDT Lawmakers whose seats were stolen by the coup pledge new interim national unity government in their Federal Democracy Charter.

Chinese Troops Gather on Myanmar’s Border to ‘Protect Pipelines’ Posted: 01 Apr 2021 07:56 AM PDT Several sources have reported growing numbers of Chinese troops on the other side of the Shan State border.

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Appoints Six More Defense Lawyers Posted: 01 Apr 2021 06:42 AM PDT Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's legal team now has eight members and they will also represent President U Win Myint in court.

From Thailand, Myanmar Beauty Queen Begs UN to Help Her Country Posted: 01 Apr 2021 06:35 AM PDT Miss Grand International Myanmar 2020 Han Lay will stay in Thailand as she would face persecution if she returned home after her on-stage plea, pageant organizers said.

Ammunition and Grenades Destined for Myanmar Seized on Thai Border Posted: 01 Apr 2021 04:08 AM PDT Thai police confiscate thousands of live rounds and over a hundred grenades believed to be bound for Myanmar town of Tachileik.

Pathein Teenager Shot Dead by Myanmar Military Regime Posted: 01 Apr 2021 03:58 AM PDT 15-year-old fisherman Maung Yarzar Htwe was taken away by security forces after he was shot.

Simultaneous Blazes at Two Myanmar Military-Owned Malls Raise Suspicions of Regime Plot Posted: 01 Apr 2021 03:16 AM PDT Both malls burned during curfew hours and would be difficult for arsonists to target, raising fears the junta torched them as a pretext to crack down on 'rioters'.

Myanmar Doctor Condemns Security Forces Attack on Yangon Hospital Posted: 01 Apr 2021 02:34 AM PDT An unnamed medic tells The Irrawaddy about how his colleagues were beaten during a nighttime raid on his South Okkalapa hospital.

Third NLD Member Dies While Being Detained by Myanmar Military Regime Posted: 01 Apr 2021 02:10 AM PDT Three NLD members in Yangon and Naypyitaw have died in custody since early March. U Kyaw Kyaw is the latest victim.

Hospitals, Clinics Not Spared Myanmar Regime Forces’ Violence Posted: 31 Mar 2021 11:30 PM PDT In Yangon alone, police and soldiers raided four hospitals and a maternity ward in March. Live ammunition and rubber bullets were fired; staff were shot and badly beaten.

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• Kachin Independence Army Attacks a Myanmar Regime Police Station
• ‘They hit my chest and back with rifle butts’: Myanmar Teenage Detainee
• Here Are the Children Killed by the Myanmar Regime’s Forces Since Feb. 1
• Myanmar’s Detained leader Suu Kyi Meets Lawyer for the First Time
• Karen Refugees Flee Repeated Myanmar Military Airstrikes for Thailand
• Japan Suspends New Aid Programs to Myanmar After Massacres
• Who Failed Myanmar?
• Eleven Gold Panners Killed as Myanmar Military Bombs KNU-Controlled Area

Kachin Independence Army Attacks a Myanmar Regime Police Station Posted: 31 Mar 2021 09:06 AM PDT Attack was in retribution for lethal crackdowns on anti-military regime protesters in Myanmar's urban areas.

‘They hit my chest and back with rifle butts’: Myanmar Teenage Detainee Posted: 31 Mar 2021 06:50 AM PDT A young victim of Myanmar's junta in Monywa recalled how he was mistreated by soldiers during his detention.

Here Are the Children Killed by the Myanmar Regime’s Forces Since Feb. 1 Posted: 31 Mar 2021 05:58 AM PDT The number of children slain by regime soldiers and police since the Feb. 1 coup now numbers at least 34. Here are the names and faces of those identified so far.

Myanmar’s Detained leader Suu Kyi Meets Lawyer for the First Time Posted: 31 Mar 2021 03:51 AM PDT The ousted State Counselor was in good health and relaxed despite facing a growing number of charges from the junta.

Karen Refugees Flee Repeated Myanmar Military Airstrikes for Thailand Posted: 31 Mar 2021 03:40 AM PDT 2,000 Karen have taken refuge in Mae Hong Son Province in Thailand as the Thai authorities prepare for more refugees.

Japan Suspends New Aid Programs to Myanmar After Massacres Posted: 31 Mar 2021 02:45 AM PDT As Myanmar's largest provider of development aid, Japan has tried to compete with China for influence in Myanmar since democratic reforms started.

Who Failed Myanmar? Posted: 31 Mar 2021 02:03 AM PDT There is plenty of blame to go around, and all involved share a responsibility to resolve the crisis.

Eleven Gold Panners Killed as Myanmar Military Bombs KNU-Controlled Area Posted: 30 Mar 2021 11:03 PM PDT The Karen ethnic group said a Tatmadaw fighter jet bombed an area under the control of its Brigade 3 in Bago Region.

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• Fifteen More Killed as Myanmar Regime Continues Bloodbath
• Thai Authorities Turn Back Villagers Fleeing Myanmar Regime’s Airstrikes
• Remembering Myanmar’s Fallen Heroes
• Myanmar’s Escalating Conflict Threatens ASEAN Stability
• Myanmar Regime Sacks 120 Striking Staff from State-Run Broadcast Service
• Myanmar Nationals Allowed to Flee Regime for India After Initially Being Blocked
• Myanmar’s Arakan Army, Allies Set to Resume Fight Against Tatmadaw Over Civilian Killings
• Myanmar—Yesterday, Today and a New Tomorrow
• From Russia With Love (and More Ammunition) for Myanmar

Fifteen More Killed as Myanmar Regime Continues Bloodbath Posted: 30 Mar 2021 09:54 AM PDT Protest-related death toll climbs to 475 on Tuesday and is expected to go much higher due to the number who have been seriously wounded.

Thai Authorities Turn Back Villagers Fleeing Myanmar Regime’s Airstrikes Posted: 30 Mar 2021 06:57 AM PDT Thousands of Karen State villagers have fled their homes after airstrikes by Myanmar's military regime.

Remembering Myanmar’s Fallen Heroes Posted: 30 Mar 2021 05:53 AM PDT The stories of some protesters killed by the military regime reveal their courage and passion for democracy.

Myanmar’s Escalating Conflict Threatens ASEAN Stability Posted: 30 Mar 2021 05:15 AM PDT As increasing numbers of refugees flee to Thailand, ASEAN is under pressure to intervene in Myanmar crisis.

Myanmar Regime Sacks 120 Striking Staff from State-Run Broadcast Service Posted: 30 Mar 2021 02:51 AM PDT The junta continues to dismiss government employees who refuse to work under military rule.

Myanmar Nationals Allowed to Flee Regime for India After Initially Being Blocked Posted: 30 Mar 2021 02:32 AM PDT Authorities in Manipur State roll back an order preventing Myanmar people from entering India from Sagaing Region's Tamu

Myanmar’s Arakan Army, Allies Set to Resume Fight Against Tatmadaw Over Civilian Killings Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:19 AM PDT The Brotherhood Alliance of the AA, TNLA and MNDAA condemned the junta's killings of civilians and said it was considering ending its ceasefire with Myanmar's military.

Myanmar—Yesterday, Today and a New Tomorrow Posted: 29 Mar 2021 11:40 PM PDT A former Australian ambassador argues that the lessons of history and the changes in Myanmar society show the junta can't win in the long run.

From Russia With Love (and More Ammunition) for Myanmar Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:51 PM PDT With the world recoiling from its brutality, Myanmar's junta needs a friend it can rely on—and Moscow is only too happy to oblige. Beijing will surely be taking note.

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• Pace of Bloodshed Slows Monday After Myanmar Junta’s Weekend Massacre
• 10,000 Karen Flee Myanmar Military Airstrikes
• About a Dozen Children Killed by Myanmar Regime Over Bloody Weekend
• Striking Civil Servant Shot Dead by Myanmar Security Forces
• The Long History of Myanmar’s Civil Disobedience Movement
• Myanmar Regime’s Cabinet Includes Some Old China Hands
• Weekend Bloodshed Continues to Push Myanmar Death Toll Higher
• Three Karen Villagers Killed in Myanmar Military Airstrike
• Wounded Mandalay Volunteer Burned Alive by Myanmar Regime
• ‘Day of Terror and Dishonor’ Sees More Than 100 Slain by Myanmar Military Regime
• Myanmar Regime Unwittingly Acknowledges ‘Shoot-to-Kill’ Policy Against Protesters
• Myanmar Regime Kills 23 More Protesters as It Marks Armed Forces Day

Pace of Bloodshed Slows Monday After Myanmar Junta’s Weekend Massacre Posted: 29 Mar 2021 10:10 AM PDT At least eight more deaths reported at the hands of security forces, pushing the death toll since Feb. 1 to at least 460.

10,000 Karen Flee Myanmar Military Airstrikes Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:48 AM PDT Thousands of villagers are flooding across the Thai border.

About a Dozen Children Killed by Myanmar Regime Over Bloody Weekend Posted: 29 Mar 2021 07:52 AM PDT Death toll of minors now more than 30 and is expected to climb higher because ages of several victims could not be determined.

Striking Civil Servant Shot Dead by Myanmar Security Forces Posted: 29 Mar 2021 04:40 AM PDT Ko Zin Lin Aung was killed while guarding a barricade against advancing soldiers and police.

The Long History of Myanmar’s Civil Disobedience Movement Posted: 29 Mar 2021 04:29 AM PDT Today's protesters follow in the footsteps of the Buu associations that opposed British colonial rule in the 1920s.

Myanmar Regime’s Cabinet Includes Some Old China Hands Posted: 29 Mar 2021 12:27 AM PDT The inclusion of a number of figures with longstanding ties to China in its cabinet suggests the regime anticipated its Feb. 1 coup would lead to international isolation. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Weekend Bloodshed Continues to Push Myanmar Death Toll Higher Posted: 28 Mar 2021 09:56 AM PDT At least 23 more deaths at hands of junta's security forces reported Saturday night and Sunday; wounded man burned alive by troops in Mandalay.

Three Karen Villagers Killed in Myanmar Military Airstrike Posted: 28 Mar 2021 07:02 AM PDT The junta is thought to be retaliating against the Karen National Liberation Army after its troops seized one of the regime's hilltop outposts.

Wounded Mandalay Volunteer Burned Alive by Myanmar Regime Posted: 28 Mar 2021 05:51 AM PDT A neighborhood watch member, who was shot by Myanmar's security forces, was burned alive in Mandalay.

‘Day of Terror and Dishonor’ Sees More Than 100 Slain by Myanmar Military Regime Posted: 27 Mar 2021 10:46 AM PDT Armed Forces Day unleashed the worst bloodshed yet in attacks on protesters and innocent civilians as death toll climbs to at least 429.

Myanmar Regime Unwittingly Acknowledges ‘Shoot-to-Kill’ Policy Against Protesters Posted: 27 Mar 2021 12:34 AM PDT Military media's warning that young people risk being 'shot in the head and back' is a tacit admission of what protesters already know: they are being targeted for death.

Myanmar Regime Kills 23 More Protesters as It Marks Armed Forces Day Posted: 27 Mar 2021 12:34 AM PDT Death toll from security forces' crackdown rises to 350 as protesters defy military's warning not to take to streets on the day of the Tatmadaw's self-commemoration.

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• Protest Fatalities at Hands of Myanmar Military Regime Now Stand at 327
• Myanmar Coup Leader Snubbed by Karen Rebel Leader Over Killing Protesters
• Myanmar’s Military Must Be Held Accountable: Shan Armed Group Leader
• How Myanmar’s Security Forces Murder Children Through History
• Names and Faces of the Youngest Victims of Myanmar Regime’s Brutality
• Myanmar’s Striking Civil Servants Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
• US and UK Sanction Myanmar Military-Owned Conglomerates
• World Bank Forecasts 10 Percent Slump in Myanmar’s Growth
• Striking Healthcare Workers Threatened by Myanmar Junta Officials
• Myanmar Regime Threatens Banks That Fail to Reopen With Fines
• Arsonists Target Headquarters of Myanmar’s NLD
• History Rhymes Tragically in Myanmar

Protest Fatalities at Hands of Myanmar Military Regime Now Stand at 327 Posted: 26 Mar 2021 10:08 AM PDT Three more killed on Thursday night and another four shot to death on Friday, pushing the number of lives lost even higher.

Myanmar Coup Leader Snubbed by Karen Rebel Leader Over Killing Protesters Posted: 26 Mar 2021 08:19 AM PDT Ethnic armed group calls for an end to violence against protesters, the release of detainees, and an exit by the military from politics.

Myanmar’s Military Must Be Held Accountable: Shan Armed Group Leader Posted: 26 Mar 2021 08:09 AM PDT RCSS chairman Yawd Serk said the CRPH has not yet provided enough details on its vision for a new federal union and constitution to earn the group's full backing.

How Myanmar’s Security Forces Murder Children Through History Posted: 26 Mar 2021 08:06 AM PDT After the murder of six-year-old Khin Myo Chit by the junta's forces in Mandalay this week, we look at other child deaths at the hands of Myanmar's authorities.

Names and Faces of the Youngest Victims of Myanmar Regime’s Brutality Posted: 26 Mar 2021 06:06 AM PDT More than 20 of the 320 dead so far were children; some had taken to the streets, some were innocent bystanders.

Myanmar’s Striking Civil Servants Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Posted: 26 Mar 2021 06:00 AM PDT Six Norwegian academics have nominated the civil disobedience movement for its determination to bring down the military regime.

US and UK Sanction Myanmar Military-Owned Conglomerates Posted: 26 Mar 2021 03:59 AM PDT The sanctions are a response to the junta's coup and the security forces use of lethal violence against peaceful pro-democracy protesters.

World Bank Forecasts 10 Percent Slump in Myanmar’s Growth Posted: 26 Mar 2021 03:50 AM PDT The global financial institution in December predicted that Myanmar would start recovering economically from COVID-19 this month.

Striking Healthcare Workers Threatened by Myanmar Junta Officials Posted: 26 Mar 2021 02:16 AM PDT Healthcare workers participating in the civil disobedience movement in Ayeyarwady Region are being pressured to return to work.

Myanmar Regime Threatens Banks That Fail to Reopen With Fines Posted: 26 Mar 2021 01:50 AM PDT The Central Bank of Myanmar also said private bank employees who fail to return to work will be blacklisted from working in the financial industry in future.

Arsonists Target Headquarters of Myanmar’s NLD Posted: 26 Mar 2021 12:46 AM PDT Video footage shows men hurling Molotov cocktails at ousted ruling party's Yangon office; only minor damage was reported as local residents started putting out the blaze.

History Rhymes Tragically in Myanmar Posted: 25 Mar 2021 06:01 PM PDT The 2021 coup ignores the trauma and human cost of previous military regimes.

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