The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Boy, 13, Among Three Villagers Killed by Myanmar Junta Troops in Raid in Magwe
• Youth Killed, Several Detained as Myanmar Junta Forces Raid Yangon Neighborhoods
• Over 20 Myanmar Military Soldiers Killed in Clashes
• Myanmar Military Battles Ethnic Armed Group in Kachin State
• UN Envoy Joins Her Predecessors in Myanmar’s ‘Graveyard of Diplomats’

Boy, 13, Among Three Villagers Killed by Myanmar Junta Troops in Raid in Magwe Posted: 16 Sep 2021 05:50 AM PDT Soldiers chased down the boy and a young man and shot them dead, and burned a third victim alive inside a house, Sanpya Village residents said. The post Boy, 13, Among Three Villagers Killed by Myanmar Junta Troops in Raid in Magwe appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Youth Killed, Several Detained as Myanmar Junta Forces Raid Yangon Neighborhoods Posted: 16 Sep 2021 05:13 AM PDT Residents in several townships said regime personnel conducted violent night raids, beating detainees for information and looting homes. The post Youth Killed, Several Detained as Myanmar Junta Forces Raid Yangon Neighborhoods appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Over 20 Myanmar Military Soldiers Killed in Clashes Posted: 16 Sep 2021 05:05 AM PDT Civilian fighters ambush junta troops in Chin State, Sagaing and Magwe regions as armed resistance to the junta intensifies. The post Over 20 Myanmar Military Soldiers Killed in Clashes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Battles Ethnic Armed Group in Kachin State Posted: 16 Sep 2021 04:00 AM PDT Junta troops and fighters from the Kachin Independence Army are clashing over control of a strategic road in northern Myanmar. The post Myanmar Military Battles Ethnic Armed Group in Kachin State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Envoy Joins Her Predecessors in Myanmar’s ‘Graveyard of Diplomats’ Posted: 16 Sep 2021 12:53 AM PDT The soon-to-be departing Christine Schraner Burgener has admitted for the first time that the junta has no interest in talking or a peaceful solution to Myanmar's crisis. The post UN Envoy Joins Her Predecessors in Myanmar's 'Graveyard of Diplomats' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Any Embassy Sales by Junta Would Be Illegal, Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Warns
• Junta’s Demand to Spy on Customers Prompts Telenor to Leave Myanmar
• Myanmar Junta Cuts Internet Access in Anti-Regime Resistance Strongholds
• Myanmar Junta Troops Suspected of Killing and Mutilating Civilians
• Myanmar Military Regime Accuses Resistance Fighters of Bago Bank Heist
• Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Attends Court as Health Improves
• Over 1,700 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Past Three Months, Civilian Govt Says
• China’s Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar, Nepal and Tibet Threaten to Encircle India
• Int’l Community Can’t Be Relied on for Myanmar Democracy Movement or People’s Safety: NUG

Any Embassy Sales by Junta Would Be Illegal, Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Warns Posted: 15 Sep 2021 05:51 AM PDT The National Unity Government issued the warning amid reports that the regime plans to sell the site of Myanmar's diplomatic mission in Japan. The post Any Embassy Sales by Junta Would Be Illegal, Myanmar's Shadow Govt Warns appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta’s Demand to Spy on Customers Prompts Telenor to Leave Myanmar Posted: 15 Sep 2021 05:06 AM PDT The parent firm of telecom operator Telenor Myanmar says the junta's demand that it be able to intercept clients' communications would violate sanctions and int'l law. The post Junta's Demand to Spy on Customers Prompts Telenor to Leave Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Cuts Internet Access in Anti-Regime Resistance Strongholds Posted: 15 Sep 2021 04:33 AM PDT An internet blackout is in place in several townships in Sagaing and Mandalay regions, with local resistance groups expecting fresh attacks from regime forces. The post Myanmar Junta Cuts Internet Access in Anti-Regime Resistance Strongholds appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Troops Suspected of Killing and Mutilating Civilians Posted: 15 Sep 2021 04:22 AM PDT The bodies of the five victims showed signs of torture and were found following clashes between junta soldiers and civilian resistance fighters in Gangaw. The post Myanmar Junta Troops Suspected of Killing and Mutilating Civilians appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Regime Accuses Resistance Fighters of Bago Bank Heist Posted: 15 Sep 2021 04:15 AM PDT Local resistance groups deny responsibility for the four billion kyats robbery, saying junta claims are disinformation designed to smear the Bago People's Defense Force. The post Myanmar Military Regime Accuses Resistance Fighters of Bago Bank Heist appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Attends Court as Health Improves Posted: 14 Sep 2021 05:08 AM PDT The detained State Counselor said she was feeling better Tuesday, though still dizzy; she missed Monday's hearing as she was feeling unwell. The post Myanmar's Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Attends Court as Health Improves appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Over 1,700 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Past Three Months, Civilian Govt Says Posted: 14 Sep 2021 05:02 AM PDT The troops were killed in clashes with civilian resistance fighters and ethnic armed groups, the National Unity Government said. The post Over 1,700 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Past Three Months, Civilian Govt Says appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China’s Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar, Nepal and Tibet Threaten to Encircle India Posted: 14 Sep 2021 04:44 AM PDT New railways linking China to Southeast and South Asia have significant security implications for India. The post China's Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar, Nepal and Tibet Threaten to Encircle India appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Int’l Community Can’t Be Relied on for Myanmar Democracy Movement or People’s Safety: NUG Posted: 14 Sep 2021 03:36 AM PDT Myanmar's shadow govt said last seven months have shown that national solidarity, collective action are most effective ways to end coup, instability caused by military. The post Int'l Community Can't Be Relied on for Myanmar Democracy Movement or People's Safety: NUG appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Int’l Community Can’t Be Relied on for Myanmar Democracy Movement or People’s Safety: NUG
• China’s Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar, Nepal and Tibet Threaten to Encircle India
• Civilians Arrested as Myanmar Military Cracks Down in Kayah State
• Over 1,700 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Past Three Months, Civilian Govt Says
• Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Attends Court as Health Improves
• Myanmar’s UN Ambassador to Stay On: UN Sources

Int’l Community Can’t Be Relied on for Myanmar Democracy Movement or People’s Safety: NUG Posted: 14 Sep 2021 05:57 AM PDT Myanmar's shadow govt said last seven months have shown that national solidarity, collective action are most effective ways to end coup, instability caused by military. The post Int'l Community Can't Be Relied on for Myanmar Democracy Movement or People's Safety: NUG appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China’s Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar, Nepal and Tibet Threaten to Encircle India Posted: 14 Sep 2021 04:37 AM PDT New railways linking China to Southeast and South Asia have significant security implications for India. The post China's Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar, Nepal and Tibet Threaten to Encircle India appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Civilians Arrested as Myanmar Military Cracks Down in Kayah State Posted: 14 Sep 2021 04:13 AM PDT Half the population of Kayah State in southeast Myanmar has been displaced by fighting, while junta forces are torturing detained civilians and using them as human shields. The post Civilians Arrested as Myanmar Military Cracks Down in Kayah State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Over 1,700 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Past Three Months, Civilian Govt Says Posted: 14 Sep 2021 01:00 AM PDT The troops were killed in clashes with civilian resistance fighters and ethnic armed groups, the National Unity Government said. The post Over 1,700 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Past Three Months, Civilian Govt Says appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Attends Court as Health Improves Posted: 13 Sep 2021 11:45 PM PDT The detained State Counselor said she was feeling better Tuesday, though still dizzy; she missed Monday's hearing as she was feeling unwell. The post Myanmar's Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Attends Court as Health Improves appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s UN Ambassador to Stay On: UN Sources Posted: 13 Sep 2021 10:36 PM PDT In a major blow to the junta's drive for legitimacy, China and the US have reportedly reached an agreement to keep U Kyaw Moe Tun in his seat. The post Myanmar's UN Ambassador to Stay On: UN Sources appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Myanmar’s Shadow Government Prepares Evidence of Junta War Crimes
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Denies Rumors of Talks With Myanmar Regime
• What Has Happened to Myanmar’s Tatmadaw?
• Myanmar Junta Kills At Least 12 Civilians Over Weekend
• Over 80 Myanmar Military-Owned Telecom Towers Destroyed Nationwide
• Myanmar Military-Backed USDP Accused of Exploiting Smaller Political Parties
• Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Sick; Court Hearings Postponed
• Ahead of UN Meeting, Local and Int’l Groups Call to Keep Myanmar’s Ambassador in Place
• Nearly 50 Myanmar Junta Forces Killed in Two Raids by Civilian Fighters in Chin, Magwe

Myanmar’s Shadow Government Prepares Evidence of Junta War Crimes Posted: 13 Sep 2021 07:29 AM PDT The National Unity Government is preparing to submit a report to the United Nations this month. The post Myanmar's Shadow Government Prepares Evidence of Junta War Crimes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Denies Rumors of Talks With Myanmar Regime Posted: 13 Sep 2021 04:45 AM PDT The detained State Counselor told her lawyers that no one from the junta's State Administration Council has met with her. The post Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Denies Rumors of Talks With Myanmar Regime appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

What Has Happened to Myanmar’s Tatmadaw? Posted: 13 Sep 2021 04:32 AM PDT Tasked with fighting a full-fledged war in the heartland, it remains to be seen whether the military will splinter or double down on its atrocities. The post What Has Happened to Myanmar's Tatmadaw? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Kills At Least 12 Civilians Over Weekend Posted: 13 Sep 2021 04:12 AM PDT Two Magwe Region villagers were reportedly killed after resistance fighters blew up a military-owned telecoms mast. The post Myanmar Junta Kills At Least 12 Civilians Over Weekend appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Over 80 Myanmar Military-Owned Telecom Towers Destroyed Nationwide Posted: 13 Sep 2021 03:56 AM PDT Civilian resistance fighters step up attacks on Mytel masts after National Unity Government's declaration of war against the military regime. The post Over 80 Myanmar Military-Owned Telecom Towers Destroyed Nationwide appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military-Backed USDP Accused of Exploiting Smaller Political Parties Posted: 13 Sep 2021 02:04 AM PDT Co-leader of Wun Thar Nu Democratic Party claims that her party was included in a joint declaration issued by the USDP without any consultation or agreement. The post Myanmar Military-Backed USDP Accused of Exploiting Smaller Political Parties appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Sick; Court Hearings Postponed Posted: 13 Sep 2021 01:21 AM PDT Lawyers for the detained State Counselor said Monday's hearings have been put off for a week; she is due to appear for hearings in her other cases Tuesday. The post Myanmar's Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Sick; Court Hearings Postponed appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ahead of UN Meeting, Local and Int’l Groups Call to Keep Myanmar’s Ambassador in Place Posted: 13 Sep 2021 01:09 AM PDT The military regime seeks to replace U Kyaw Moe Tun, as he has voiced opposition to it. The post Ahead of UN Meeting, Local and Int'l Groups Call to Keep Myanmar's Ambassador in Place appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Nearly 50 Myanmar Junta Forces Killed in Two Raids by Civilian Fighters in Chin, Magwe Posted: 13 Sep 2021 12:54 AM PDT One of the junta outposts, in Chin's Thantlang Township, was seized and destroyed by local resistance forces. The post Nearly 50 Myanmar Junta Forces Killed in Two Raids by Civilian Fighters in Chin, Magwe appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Notes From Myanmar’s Underground
• Myanmar Military Tells Muslims Not to Contact Arakan Army
• Junta Troops Killed in Civilian Attacks Across Myanmar
• Myanmar Junta to Auction Over 12,000 Tons of Illegal Timber
• Myanmar Shadow Government’s Declaration of War Echoes 1949 Rebellion
• Myanmar Rock Singer Ito Arrested for Alleged Anti-Regime Activities
• Myanmar Regime Holding Over 100 Relatives of Activists as Hostages

Notes From Myanmar’s Underground Posted: 10 Sep 2021 07:45 AM PDT Those of us who live in hiding do so in order to survive; not for ourselves, but so we can continue doing our part to rid the country of dictatorship once and for all. The post Notes From Myanmar's Underground appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Tells Muslims Not to Contact Arakan Army Posted: 10 Sep 2021 05:18 AM PDT The Arakan Army is increasingly taking control of large areas of Rakhine State but Muslim representatives have been told not to approach the armed group with issues. The post Myanmar Military Tells Muslims Not to Contact Arakan Army appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Troops Killed in Civilian Attacks Across Myanmar Posted: 10 Sep 2021 04:46 AM PDT The regime has lost two bases to the Karen National Union and 22 teenage volunteers were killed in a regime raid in Magwe Region. The post Junta Troops Killed in Civilian Attacks Across Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta to Auction Over 12,000 Tons of Illegal Timber Posted: 10 Sep 2021 04:32 AM PDT The illicit timber trade enables the military regime to finance its coup, despite sanctions from the West. The post Myanmar Junta to Auction Over 12,000 Tons of Illegal Timber appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Shadow Government’s Declaration of War Echoes 1949 Rebellion Posted: 10 Sep 2021 04:05 AM PDT Soon after independence, half of Myanmar was occupied by rebel forces and ethnic armed organizations fighting the then government. The post Myanmar Shadow Government's Declaration of War Echoes 1949 Rebellion appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Rock Singer Ito Arrested for Alleged Anti-Regime Activities Posted: 10 Sep 2021 12:52 AM PDT It is not yet known where the singer and composer is being held or exactly what activities he is accused of; five others were detained with him. The post Myanmar Rock Singer Ito Arrested for Alleged Anti-Regime Activities appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Holding Over 100 Relatives of Activists as Hostages Posted: 09 Sep 2021 11:07 PM PDT Six children are among 137 people still in custody who were arrested in place of activists sought by the junta, advocacy group AAPP said. The post Myanmar Regime Holding Over 100 Relatives of Activists as Hostages appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Myanmar Junta Finds Allies Among Well-Known Buddhist Monks
• Declaration of War Necessary as International Pressure Fails: Myanmar Shadow Govt
• Junta Troops Killed Across Myanmar as Resistance Steps up Operations
• Japan’s Much-Touted Go-Between Has Little Sway Over Myanmar Junta

Myanmar Junta Finds Allies Among Well-Known Buddhist Monks Posted: 09 Sep 2021 08:13 AM PDT While many monks display opposition to the regime, or have disrobed to take up arms against it, some high-profile clerics count top junta officials among their followers. The post Myanmar Junta Finds Allies Among Well-Known Buddhist Monks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Declaration of War Necessary as International Pressure Fails: Myanmar Shadow Govt Posted: 09 Sep 2021 04:40 AM PDT Daw Zin Mar Aung, the NUG's Foreign Minister, speaks about why the war on the regime is necessary because international intervention was sluggish and ineffective to topple them. The post Declaration of War Necessary as International Pressure Fails: Myanmar Shadow Govt appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Troops Killed Across Myanmar as Resistance Steps up Operations Posted: 09 Sep 2021 04:22 AM PDT After Tuesday's declaration of war against the regime by the National Unity Government, civilian volunteers have launched numerous attacks. The post Junta Troops Killed Across Myanmar as Resistance Steps up Operations appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Japan’s Much-Touted Go-Between Has Little Sway Over Myanmar Junta Posted: 09 Sep 2021 02:38 AM PDT Tokyo appears to be distancing itself from ex-politician Hideo Watanabe, whose reported friendship with Min Aung Hlaing has done little to rein in his regime's abuses. The post Japan's Much-Touted Go-Between Has Little Sway Over Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• China Invites National League for Democracy to Summit for Asian Political Parties
• Myanmar Junta Reports Increasing Attacks by Resistance
• Myanmar Military Telecom Towers Attacked by Resistance Fighters
• Myanmar Resistance Responds to NUG’s Declaration of War on Junta
• Pakistan Defense Delegation Made Unannounced Visit to Myanmar Capital

China Invites National League for Democracy to Summit for Asian Political Parties Posted: 08 Sep 2021 07:00 AM PDT The NLD and the military proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party will attend the online forum being organized by the Communist Party of China. The post China Invites National League for Democracy to Summit for Asian Political Parties appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Reports Increasing Attacks by Resistance Posted: 08 Sep 2021 04:25 AM PDT The regime has admitted that soldiers are increasingly under fire from civilian volunteers. The post Myanmar Junta Reports Increasing Attacks by Resistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Telecom Towers Attacked by Resistance Fighters Posted: 08 Sep 2021 03:49 AM PDT The shadow National Unity Government has called for the junta's assets to be targeted in the nationwide defensive war it declared on Tuesday. The post Myanmar Military Telecom Towers Attacked by Resistance Fighters appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Resistance Responds to NUG’s Declaration of War on Junta Posted: 08 Sep 2021 02:02 AM PDT A series of attacks on regime forces followed the shadow, civilian National Unity Government's call for civilians to fight to end military rule. The post Myanmar Resistance Responds to NUG's Declaration of War on Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Pakistan Defense Delegation Made Unannounced Visit to Myanmar Capital Posted: 07 Sep 2021 11:58 PM PDT Regime leaders held talks last week with the high-level Pakistani delegation on weapons systems and aircraft maintenance, among other topics, sources said. The post Pakistan Defense Delegation Made Unannounced Visit to Myanmar Capital appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States