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• Resistance Groups Claim to Have Killed 90 Myanmar Junta Troops in Two Days
• Tens of thousands Flee Myanmar Junta Raids in Upper Myanmar
• Former Yangon Chief Minister’s Wife Testifies Preparing Bribes for Suu Kyi
• Tanintharyi Chief Minister Jailed for 11 Years by Myanmar Junta
• Japan’s Kirin to End Beer Joint Venture With Myanmar Military ‘by December’
• Myanmar Junta Sentences Detained US Journalist to 11 Years in Prison

Resistance Groups Claim to Have Killed 90 Myanmar Junta Troops in Two Days Posted: 12 Nov 2021 04:10 AM PST Unverified claims of ambushes across the country suggest the regime continues to lose soldiers. The post Resistance Groups Claim to Have Killed 90 Myanmar Junta Troops in Two Days appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Tens of thousands Flee Myanmar Junta Raids in Upper Myanmar Posted: 12 Nov 2021 03:09 AM PST 30,000 residents of Sagaing Region forced to leave their homes after regime soldiers raid villages. The post Tens of thousands Flee Myanmar Junta Raids in Upper Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Former Yangon Chief Minister’s Wife Testifies Preparing Bribes for Suu Kyi Posted: 12 Nov 2021 01:53 AM PST No proof presented to Naypyitaw court that the ousted State Counselor received the gold and dollars. The post Former Yangon Chief Minister's Wife Testifies Preparing Bribes for Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Tanintharyi Chief Minister Jailed for 11 Years by Myanmar Junta Posted: 12 Nov 2021 01:37 AM PST U Myint Maung, who has been held since the February coup, was charged with alleged incitement, violation of COVID-19 rules and corruption. The post Tanintharyi Chief Minister Jailed for 11 Years by Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Japan’s Kirin to End Beer Joint Venture With Myanmar Military ‘by December’ Posted: 12 Nov 2021 01:26 AM PST The beverage giant said sales at Myanmar Brewery, which is currently the target of an anti-regime boycott, plummeted by nearly 50 percent on-year in Q3. The post Japan's Kirin to End Beer Joint Venture With Myanmar Military 'by December' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Sentences Detained US Journalist to 11 Years in Prison Posted: 12 Nov 2021 12:58 AM PST Danny Fenster was arrested at Yangon's airport in May and has been held at Insein Prison since then. The post Myanmar Junta Sentences Detained US Journalist to 11 Years in Prison appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Junta Loses 1,300 Soldiers Killed Over Last Month: NUG
• Myanmar’s Transition From Electoral Politics to Gun Politics
• Myanmar’s Civilian Government Blacklists Junta Conglomerates
• Myanmar Junta Clashes With Arakan Army After Year’s Peace
• UN Security Council Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ as Myanmar Violence Worsens
• Junta Cronies Eye Telenor’s Myanmar Business
• NLD Patron U Win Htein Moved to Prison in Mandalay From Myanmar Capital

Myanmar Junta Loses 1,300 Soldiers Killed Over Last Month: NUG Posted: 11 Nov 2021 03:55 AM PST The military regime is believed to be suffering casualties of up to 100 troops daily in clashes with civilian resistance groups as violence across the country intensifies. The post Myanmar Junta Loses 1,300 Soldiers Killed Over Last Month: NUG appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Transition From Electoral Politics to Gun Politics Posted: 11 Nov 2021 02:37 AM PST The junta's coup has brought the curtain down on electoral democracy and forced the Myanmar people to take up arms.  The post Myanmar's Transition From Electoral Politics to Gun Politics appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Civilian Government Blacklists Junta Conglomerates Posted: 11 Nov 2021 02:23 AM PST The National Unity Government says association with the regime's Myanma Economic Holdings Limited and Myanmar Economic Corporation supports war crimes. The post Myanmar's Civilian Government Blacklists Junta Conglomerates appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Clashes With Arakan Army After Year’s Peace Posted: 11 Nov 2021 12:26 AM PST Despite fighting insurgencies across Myanmar, the regime has advanced in Rakhine State, starting fighting in the only peaceful area of the country. The post Myanmar Junta Clashes With Arakan Army After Year's Peace appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Security Council Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ as Myanmar Violence Worsens Posted: 10 Nov 2021 11:54 PM PST In an unusual move, all 15 members of the Council called for an end to fighting and urged the regime's forces to show 'utmost restraint'. The post UN Security Council Expresses 'Deep Concern' as Myanmar Violence Worsens appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Cronies Eye Telenor’s Myanmar Business Posted: 10 Nov 2021 11:33 PM PST The regime reportedly prefers that a local firm or consortium buy all or part of the Norwegian-owned telecom company, over a sale to Lebanon's M1 as planned. The post Junta Cronies Eye Telenor's Myanmar Business appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

NLD Patron U Win Htein Moved to Prison in Mandalay From Myanmar Capital Posted: 10 Nov 2021 09:59 PM PST The 80-year-old party stalwart recently testified in one of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's trials; he was jailed in February after criticizing the military coup. The post NLD Patron U Win Htein Moved to Prison in Mandalay From Myanmar Capital appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• How Myanmar Junta Chief Uses Richardson’s Visit to Boost His Image
• Over 100 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Clashes
• Civilians Killed by Myanmar Regime in Response to Ambush
• Myanmar Junta to Stage Gem Fair in December
• Detained NLD No. 2 to Testify as Defense Witness in Trial of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
• On Myanmar’s Overturned Election
• Myanmar Junta’s Shelling, Burning of Civilian Buildings Are War Crimes: Shadow Govt
• Thailand Cracks Down on Trafficking of Myanmar, Other Workers
• Thailand Struggles With Myanmar Migrant Entry Dilemma

How Myanmar Junta Chief Uses Richardson’s Visit to Boost His Image Posted: 10 Nov 2021 05:29 AM PST Coming on the heels of the general's humiliating ASEAN snub, the ex-US diplomat's visit gave Min Aung Hlaing's internal propaganda campaign a timely shot in the arm. The post How Myanmar Junta Chief Uses Richardson's Visit to Boost His Image appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Over 100 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Clashes Posted: 10 Nov 2021 03:51 AM PST A series of nationwide attacks by civilian resistance groups inflicted heavy casualties on regime forces. The post Over 100 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Clashes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Civilians Killed by Myanmar Regime in Response to Ambush Posted: 10 Nov 2021 02:45 AM PST A People's Defense Force in Yangon successfully targeted a junta truck on the outskirts of the city. In retaliation troops detained and killed residents. The post Civilians Killed by Myanmar Regime in Response to Ambush appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta to Stage Gem Fair in December Posted: 10 Nov 2021 02:41 AM PST The cash-strapped regime will hold its second emporium for precious stones this year in Naypyitaw in the hope of earning much-needed revenue. The post Myanmar Junta to Stage Gem Fair in December appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Detained NLD No. 2 to Testify as Defense Witness in Trial of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Posted: 10 Nov 2021 02:33 AM PST A court hearing the State Counselor's trial for violating COVID-19 restrictions agreed to allow ousted Mandalay Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung to testify in the case. The post Detained NLD No. 2 to Testify as Defense Witness in Trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

On Myanmar’s Overturned Election Posted: 10 Nov 2021 02:27 AM PST One year after the 2020 general election, politicians and voters talk to The Irrawaddy about the regime's annulling of the election results and the disastrous impact of the military takeover. The post On Myanmar's Overturned Election appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta’s Shelling, Burning of Civilian Buildings Are War Crimes: Shadow Govt Posted: 09 Nov 2021 11:05 PM PST The National Unity Government says 520 homes, offices and religious buildings have been shelled or burned by regime forces in seven regions and states since Sept. 7. The post Myanmar Junta's Shelling, Burning of Civilian Buildings Are War Crimes: Shadow Govt appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thailand Cracks Down on Trafficking of Myanmar, Other Workers Posted: 09 Nov 2021 10:12 PM PST Smugglers are being targeted for arrest and asset seizure as Bangkok moves to rekindle existing agreements with neighboring countries to supply labor legally. The post Thailand Cracks Down on Trafficking of Myanmar, Other Workers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thailand Struggles With Myanmar Migrant Entry Dilemma Posted: 09 Nov 2021 05:30 PM PST The country is in need of workers as the economy opens up, but is concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and trafficking of migrants from Myanmar. The post Thailand Struggles With Myanmar Migrant Entry Dilemma appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar’s Ousted NLD Lawmakers Vow to Keep Fighting Military Dictatorship
• Myanmar Junta to Give Court Verdict Against Suu Kyi
• Myanmar Junta Gives Deposed Chief Minister 75 Years in Prison
• Around 90 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Resistance Attacks
• Myanmar Political Parties Reject Regime’s Proportional Representation System
• Over 80 Myanmar Junta-Appointed Local Officials Resign
• China-Backed Myanmar Infrastructure Project Leaves Farmers Landless

Myanmar’s Ousted NLD Lawmakers Vow to Keep Fighting Military Dictatorship Posted: 09 Nov 2021 04:51 AM PST A year after the election that should have seen them take up seats in Parliament, NLD MPs said they will never yield to the junta's campaign of terror against them. The post Myanmar's Ousted NLD Lawmakers Vow to Keep Fighting Military Dictatorship appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta to Give Court Verdict Against Suu Kyi Posted: 09 Nov 2021 03:52 AM PST Out of 11 charges Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is facing, a special court will rule on two in December. The post Myanmar Junta to Give Court Verdict Against Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Gives Deposed Chief Minister 75 Years in Prison Posted: 09 Nov 2021 03:46 AM PST Former Karen State leader and municipal minister from the ousted National League for Democracy government sentenced to heavy jail terms on corruption charges. The post Myanmar Junta Gives Deposed Chief Minister 75 Years in Prison appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Around 90 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Resistance Attacks Posted: 09 Nov 2021 02:48 AM PST Resistance groups claim the military regime continues to suffer heavy losses in Sagaing, Magwe and Bago regions and Chin and Shan states. The post Around 90 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Resistance Attacks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Political Parties Reject Regime’s Proportional Representation System Posted: 09 Nov 2021 02:38 AM PST Many believe the proposed switch to a PR system is a tactic to make it easier for the military and its allies to form a government in the future. The post Myanmar Political Parties Reject Regime's Proportional Representation System appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Over 80 Myanmar Junta-Appointed Local Officials Resign Posted: 09 Nov 2021 12:50 AM PST The mass resignations in Magwe Region come as the military regime is struggling to govern huge areas of the country. The post Over 80 Myanmar Junta-Appointed Local Officials Resign appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China-Backed Myanmar Infrastructure Project Leaves Farmers Landless Posted: 08 Nov 2021 05:30 PM PST Locals fear that the junta will forcibly confiscate their land without compensation for a special economic zone in Rakhine State. The post China-Backed Myanmar Infrastructure Project Leaves Farmers Landless appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• How Military Electoral Interference Led to Coup in Myanmar
• Around 150 Junta Troops Killed By Myanmar Resistance Over Weekend
• Myanmar Does NOT Need New Elections
• Electricity Office in Myanmar Capital Targeted With Bomb Blast
• Myanmar Regime to Charge Detained Activist With High Treason, Terrorism

How Military Electoral Interference Led to Coup in Myanmar Posted: 08 Nov 2021 07:37 AM PST The military was clearly unhappy its allies had been crushed in the November 2020 general election but its warnings were not taken seriously enough. The post How Military Electoral Interference Led to Coup in Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Around 150 Junta Troops Killed By Myanmar Resistance Over Weekend Posted: 08 Nov 2021 03:49 AM PST People's Defense Forces reported killing large numbers of regime soldiers across Myanmar. The post Around 150 Junta Troops Killed By Myanmar Resistance Over Weekend appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Does NOT Need New Elections Posted: 08 Nov 2021 03:27 AM PST The people will continue to fight to restore the election result that was stolen from them one year ago. The post Myanmar Does NOT Need New Elections appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Electricity Office in Myanmar Capital Targeted With Bomb Blast Posted: 08 Nov 2021 03:02 AM PST The attack in Naypyitaw was a warning to the junta not to collect unpaid electricity bills by force. The post Electricity Office in Myanmar Capital Targeted With Bomb Blast appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime to Charge Detained Activist With High Treason, Terrorism Posted: 08 Nov 2021 12:11 AM PST Two weeks after his violent arrest, the junta announces numerous charges against Ko Jimmy, accusing him of masterminding a campaign of guerrilla warfare in Yangon. The post Myanmar Regime to Charge Detained Activist With High Treason, Terrorism appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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Myanmar’s Military Regime Has Weaponized Public Health Posted: 06 Nov 2021 01:31 AM PDT The violent repression of health workers by the junta is a crime against humanity and has created a massive healthcare crisis in the country. The post Myanmar's Military Regime Has Weaponized Public Health appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• 33 Pictures of Myanmar’s Stolen Election, One Year On
• Almost 100 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Two Days: Resistance
• Myanmar Junta’s Tactic of Re-Arresting Political Prisoners is ‘Psychological Warfare’
• Myanmar’s Civilian Government to Start Selling Bonds to Fund Revolution
• Farmers Fear Myanmar Junta Will Confiscate Their Land
• Mytel CFO Most Prominent Victim So Far as Myanmar Military-Linked Firms Targeted
• Low-Profile Junta Crony Imports and Makes Arms for Myanmar’s Military

33 Pictures of Myanmar’s Stolen Election, One Year On Posted: 05 Nov 2021 07:15 AM PDT A year after the election, The Irrawaddy revisits photos of the day Myanmar people turned out to vote, and their response to the coup that dashed their hopes. The post 33 Pictures of Myanmar's Stolen Election, One Year On appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Almost 100 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Two Days: Resistance Posted: 05 Nov 2021 06:30 AM PDT Attacks across the country have targeted regime troops and their supply lines. The post Almost 100 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Two Days: Resistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta’s Tactic of Re-Arresting Political Prisoners is ‘Psychological Warfare’ Posted: 05 Nov 2021 03:56 AM PDT Freeing detainees, only to re-arrest them soon afterwards, is a long-established policy of the military designed to intimidate opponents of the junta. The post Myanmar Junta's Tactic of Re-Arresting Political Prisoners is 'Psychological Warfare' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Civilian Government to Start Selling Bonds to Fund Revolution Posted: 05 Nov 2021 03:50 AM PDT The National Unity Government is looking to fund the pro-democracy movement and striking civil servants. The post Myanmar's Civilian Government to Start Selling Bonds to Fund Revolution appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Farmers Fear Myanmar Junta Will Confiscate Their Land Posted: 05 Nov 2021 03:45 AM PDT The military regime wants the farmland in Rakhine State's Kyaukphyu for a China-backed special economic zone. The post Farmers Fear Myanmar Junta Will Confiscate Their Land appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Mytel CFO Most Prominent Victim So Far as Myanmar Military-Linked Firms Targeted Posted: 05 Nov 2021 03:34 AM PDT Ex-naval officer U Thein Aung was shot dead on Thursday. He was chief financial officer at the telecom joint venture between the military and Vietnam's Defense Ministry. The post Mytel CFO Most Prominent Victim So Far as Myanmar Military-Linked Firms Targeted appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Low-Profile Junta Crony Imports and Makes Arms for Myanmar’s Military Posted: 05 Nov 2021 02:10 AM PDT Suntac Group owner U Sitt Taing Aung has close ties to military dictators past and present, along with other local and global arms dealers and manufacturers. The post Low-Profile Junta Crony Imports and Makes Arms for Myanmar's Military appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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