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• Villagers Missing After Myanmar Junta Arrests
• Myanmar Junta Jails Three Ethnic Shan Journalists
• Three Junta Motorboats Sunk in Upper Myanmar
• Indian Army’s Special Forces Under Scanner in Killing Of Civilians
• The Misguided US ‘Democracy Summit’

Villagers Missing After Myanmar Junta Arrests Posted: 13 Dec 2021 04:11 AM PST Around 10 Mandalay Region villagers are still missing after being seized last Thursday in response to a resistance attack on the Yangon-Mandalay highway. The post Villagers Missing After Myanmar Junta Arrests appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Jails Three Ethnic Shan Journalists Posted: 13 Dec 2021 03:18 AM PST Three Kanbawza Tai News staff and the editor's brother were given three-year prison terms for allegedly spreading misinformation. The post Myanmar Junta Jails Three Ethnic Shan Journalists appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Three Junta Motorboats Sunk in Upper Myanmar Posted: 13 Dec 2021 02:30 AM PST Civilian resistance fighters launch daring attacks on military vessels allegedly escorting jade convoy along Chindwin River in Sagaing Region. The post Three Junta Motorboats Sunk in Upper Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Indian Army’s Special Forces Under Scanner in Killing Of Civilians Posted: 13 Dec 2021 12:12 AM PST The 21 Para SF, which was involved in controversial surgical strikes in Myanmar in 2015, is now accused of an unprovoked massacre of villagers in Nagaland state. The post Indian Army's Special Forces Under Scanner in Killing Of Civilians appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Misguided US ‘Democracy Summit’ Posted: 12 Dec 2021 10:03 PM PST Inviting some nations and shunning others creates division and gives ammunition to China and Russia; the US should focus on backing democratic youth movements worldwide. The post The Misguided US 'Democracy Summit' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Junta Watch: Coup Leader’s Confession; Bogus Show of ‘Leniency’ and More
• Myanmar Unanimously Defies Junta With Silent Strike
• Silent Strike: A Quiet Display of Power From Myanmar’s People
• Is Yangon’s Resistance Against Myanmar Regime Still Strong?
• Myanmar Resistance Claims to Kill Around 80 Junta Troops
• Myanmar Junta Among the World’s Worst Offenders For Jailing Journalists
• Myanmar Needs Urgent Humanitarian Assistance
• “This Must be the Last”: New Anti-Regime Song From Myanmar’s Revolutionary Rockers

Junta Watch: Coup Leader’s Confession; Bogus Show of ‘Leniency’ and More Posted: 10 Dec 2021 05:30 PM PST In the past week, regime troops rammed and killed protesters with a vehicle, the coup leader engaged in a series of PR moves, and the UN continued to frustrate the junta. The post Junta Watch: Coup Leader's Confession; Bogus Show of 'Leniency' and More appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Unanimously Defies Junta With Silent Strike Posted: 10 Dec 2021 06:30 AM PST Despite warnings from regime forces, streets were deserted and businesses shuttered across the country as people stayed at home to show their rejection of military rule. The post Myanmar Unanimously Defies Junta With Silent Strike appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Silent Strike: A Quiet Display of Power From Myanmar’s People Posted: 10 Dec 2021 05:55 AM PST Min Aung Hlaing and his junta wield the power of evil, but today's nationwide protest was a potent reminder to them that an entire nation rejects their illegitimate rule. The post Silent Strike: A Quiet Display of Power From Myanmar's People appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Is Yangon’s Resistance Against Myanmar Regime Still Strong? Posted: 10 Dec 2021 04:10 AM PST The arrest of U Phyo Zeya Thaw and Ko Jimmy and the subsequent rounding up of 293 alleged resistance members appears to have hammered Yangon's guerillas. The post Is Yangon's Resistance Against Myanmar Regime Still Strong? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Resistance Claims to Kill Around 80 Junta Troops Posted: 10 Dec 2021 03:57 AM PST Guerrilla groups reported attacks in Magwe, Sagaing, Mandalay and Yangon regions and Chin and Kayah states. The post Myanmar Resistance Claims to Kill Around 80 Junta Troops appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Among the World’s Worst Offenders For Jailing Journalists Posted: 10 Dec 2021 03:40 AM PST Only China imprisoned more media workers in 2021 than the military regime. The post Myanmar Junta Among the World's Worst Offenders For Jailing Journalists appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Needs Urgent Humanitarian Assistance Posted: 10 Dec 2021 03:04 AM PST The International community must find new ways of providing aid to the ever-increasing number of people falling into poverty under military rule. The post Myanmar Needs Urgent Humanitarian Assistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

“This Must be the Last”: New Anti-Regime Song From Myanmar’s Revolutionary Rockers Posted: 10 Dec 2021 02:55 AM PST The newly-released hit song by Lynn Lynn and R Zar Ni is to help strengthen the spirit of resistance to military rule. The post "This Must be the Last": New Anti-Regime Song From Myanmar's Revolutionary Rockers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• India’s Dilemma Over Ties With Myanmar Military
• Myanmar Set to Shut Down With ‘Silent Strike’ to Defy Junta
• Nearly 500 Clashes Between Myanmar Junta Troops and Karen Rebels Recorded in Two Months
• Civilians Flee Junta Airstrikes, Raids and Shelling in Upper Myanmar
• Uzbek Plane Supplies Myanmar Junta with Banknote Paper
• UK Group Hands ICC Evidence of Crimes Against Humanity by Myanmar Regime

India’s Dilemma Over Ties With Myanmar Military Posted: 09 Dec 2021 05:30 PM PST New Delhi anxious not to be seen endorsing the military's coup but needs the junta's help to monitor the India-Myanmar frontier. The post India's Dilemma Over Ties With Myanmar Military appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Set to Shut Down With ‘Silent Strike’ to Defy Junta Posted: 09 Dec 2021 03:49 AM PST On Human Rights Day, people across the country are vowing to stay home and businesses plan to close in a show of defiance against the country's military junta. The post Myanmar Set to Shut Down With ‘Silent Strike’ to Defy Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Nearly 500 Clashes Between Myanmar Junta Troops and Karen Rebels Recorded in Two Months Posted: 09 Dec 2021 03:38 AM PST The Karen National Union says its armed wing has inflicted heavy casualties on regime forces who entered its territory. The post Nearly 500 Clashes Between Myanmar Junta Troops and Karen Rebels Recorded in Two Months appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Civilians Flee Junta Airstrikes, Raids and Shelling in Upper Myanmar Posted: 09 Dec 2021 03:26 AM PST More than 2,000 locals fled their villages in Sagaing Region after intense clashes between junta forces and civilian resistance fighters. The post Civilians Flee Junta Airstrikes, Raids and Shelling in Upper Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Uzbek Plane Supplies Myanmar Junta with Banknote Paper Posted: 09 Dec 2021 01:59 AM PST The regime appears to be running out of paper money since Myanmar's German supplier withdrew its services in March. The post Uzbek Plane Supplies Myanmar Junta with Banknote Paper appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UK Group Hands ICC Evidence of Crimes Against Humanity by Myanmar Regime Posted: 09 Dec 2021 12:47 AM PST The Myanmar Accountability Project urged the International Criminal Court to investigate the junta's widespread use of torture and to hold its leader accountable. The post UK Group Hands ICC Evidence of Crimes Against Humanity by Myanmar Regime appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Top US Diplomat Headed to Southeast Asia with China, Myanmar on Agenda
• A New Politics is Taking Shape in Myanmar
• A Chronology of the Myanmar Junta’s Vehicle-Ramming Attacks on Peaceful Protesters
• Myanmar Junta Sentences Ousted NLD Chief Minister to Four Years in Prison
• Villagers Allegedly Burned Alive by Myanmar Junta: Resistance
• Facebook Extends Ban on Myanmar Military-Linked Firms
• EU Stops Renting Residence From Former Myanmar Dictator’s Family
• Myanmar Military Bars Families From Defense Academy Graduation Amid Tight Security
• Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Visit Myanmar Next Month

Top US Diplomat Headed to Southeast Asia with China, Myanmar on Agenda Posted: 08 Dec 2021 10:18 PM PST Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Jakarta, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur with State Department Counselor Derek Chollet, who will also visit ASEAN chair Cambodia. The post Top US Diplomat Headed to Southeast Asia with China, Myanmar on Agenda appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

A New Politics is Taking Shape in Myanmar Posted: 08 Dec 2021 05:30 PM PST The anti-coup resistance movement is being driven by a new generation and not by political personality cults of the past. The post A New Politics is Taking Shape in Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

A Chronology of the Myanmar Junta’s Vehicle-Ramming Attacks on Peaceful Protesters Posted: 08 Dec 2021 06:34 AM PST Nearly 20 occasions on which military regime forces have used vehicles to ram peaceful protesters, including youths and monks, sometimes with deadly results. The post A Chronology of the Myanmar Junta's Vehicle-Ramming Attacks on Peaceful Protesters appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Sentences Ousted NLD Chief Minister to Four Years in Prison Posted: 08 Dec 2021 05:07 AM PST Mandalay Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung is the vice-chairman of the deposed National League for Democracy. The post Myanmar Junta Sentences Ousted NLD Chief Minister to Four Years in Prison appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Villagers Allegedly Burned Alive by Myanmar Junta: Resistance Posted: 08 Dec 2021 04:32 AM PST Ten charred bodies were found in Sagaing Region, an anti-regime resistance stronghold, after soldiers raided a village. The post Villagers Allegedly Burned Alive by Myanmar Junta: Resistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Facebook Extends Ban on Myanmar Military-Linked Firms Posted: 08 Dec 2021 04:24 AM PST The social-media giant has removed more pages belonging to businesses with links to Myanmar's junta. The post Facebook Extends Ban on Myanmar Military-Linked Firms appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

EU Stops Renting Residence From Former Myanmar Dictator’s Family Posted: 08 Dec 2021 03:19 AM PST The European Union's Ambassador to Myanmar has moved out of the grand house owned by relatives of the late General Ne Win after eight years of living there. The post EU Stops Renting Residence From Former Myanmar Dictator's Family appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Bars Families From Defense Academy Graduation Amid Tight Security Posted: 08 Dec 2021 02:38 AM PST Only masked military officers were in attendance at Tuesday's event, marking a stark contrast to the crowds of well-wishers who usually attend. The post Myanmar Military Bars Families From Defense Academy Graduation Amid Tight Security appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Visit Myanmar Next Month Posted: 07 Dec 2021 09:50 PM PST The current ASEAN chair holder has voiced support for keeping the regional bloc engaged with the military regime. The post Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Visit Myanmar Next Month appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Ex-President Makes Donation for Alleged Junta Informants
• Ousted Suu Kyi, President to Serve Sentences Under House Arrest: Myanmar Junta
• Three Myanmar Police Killed on Yangon-Mandalay Highway: Resistance
• Myanmar Regime Makes Military Training Compulsory for Soldiers’ Children
• Japan’s Kirin Seeks Arbitration in Singapore to End Venture With Myanmar Military
• Five-year-old Girl Killed by Myanmar Junta Forces
• Ignoring Junta’s Request, UN Delays Myanmar Ambassador Replacement
• The Much Misunderstood Wa of Myanmar and China
• Resistance Groups Attack Myanmar Junta After Yangon Protest Killings
• Myanmar Junta Sparks Outrage by Ramming Peaceful Protesters
• Protester Narrowly Escapes Myanmar Junta Bullets
• Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Ailing NLD Patron in Brazen Attempt to Bolster Image
• Myanmar Junta Has Right to Attend ASEAN Meetings: Hun Sen
• Female Journalist Seriously Injured After Myanmar Regime Forces Drive Truck into Protest
• Myanmar Junta Sentences Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint to Four Years in Prison

Myanmar Ex-President Makes Donation for Alleged Junta Informants Posted: 07 Dec 2021 04:34 AM PST Former general U Thein Sein gave five million kyats to the military's proxy political party for members killed or wounded while acting as suspected regime informants. The post Myanmar Ex-President Makes Donation for Alleged Junta Informants appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ousted Suu Kyi, President to Serve Sentences Under House Arrest: Myanmar Junta Posted: 07 Dec 2021 02:43 AM PST The two were jailed for four years on Monday but the junta chief commuted their sentences to two years' house arrest; the move was widely dismissed as a PR stunt. The post Ousted Suu Kyi, President to Serve Sentences Under House Arrest: Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Three Myanmar Police Killed on Yangon-Mandalay Highway: Resistance Posted: 07 Dec 2021 02:24 AM PST A combined force of four resistance groups says the attack was in response to Sunday's vehicle-ramming killings in Yangon. The post Three Myanmar Police Killed on Yangon-Mandalay Highway: Resistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Makes Military Training Compulsory for Soldiers’ Children Posted: 07 Dec 2021 02:15 AM PST Both Myanmar and international law expressly prohibits providing military training to children or using them for military purposes.  The post Myanmar Regime Makes Military Training Compulsory for Soldiers’ Children appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Japan’s Kirin Seeks Arbitration in Singapore to End Venture With Myanmar Military Posted: 07 Dec 2021 02:15 AM PST The beverage giant says military conglomerate MEHL rejected its plan for ending their brewing venture and was attempting to liquidate it in violation of their agreement. The post Japan's Kirin Seeks Arbitration in Singapore to End Venture With Myanmar Military appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Five-year-old Girl Killed by Myanmar Junta Forces Posted: 07 Dec 2021 01:30 AM PST The number of children killed by the military regime since the coup has risen to at least 100, including six killed in the last month. The post Five-year-old Girl Killed by Myanmar Junta Forces appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ignoring Junta’s Request, UN Delays Myanmar Ambassador Replacement Posted: 06 Dec 2021 11:34 PM PST The resolution formally keeps U Kyaw Moe Tun, who is loyal to the ousted NLD and the shadow civilian government, in place as the country's envoy to the UN for now. The post Ignoring Junta's Request, UN Delays Myanmar Ambassador Replacement appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Much Misunderstood Wa of Myanmar and China Posted: 06 Dec 2021 05:30 PM PST A new book furthers our understanding of the oft-maligned, border-straddling ethnic group's culture and history, and its troubled relationship with the Chinese state. The post The Much Misunderstood Wa of Myanmar and China appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Resistance Groups Attack Myanmar Junta After Yangon Protest Killings Posted: 06 Dec 2021 04:36 AM PST Viral videos of the vehicle-ramming attack in Yangon have sparked anti-regime action across Myanmar. The post Resistance Groups Attack Myanmar Junta After Yangon Protest Killings appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Sparks Outrage by Ramming Peaceful Protesters Posted: 06 Dec 2021 04:29 AM PST Five civilians are thought to have died in Yangon yesterday when a military vehicle accelerated into a protest. The post Myanmar Junta Sparks Outrage by Ramming Peaceful Protesters appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Protester Narrowly Escapes Myanmar Junta Bullets Posted: 06 Dec 2021 04:15 AM PST An anonymous protester tells The Irrawaddy how they escaped in a hail of bullets after being rammed by a military vehicle in Yangon. The post Protester Narrowly Escapes Myanmar Junta Bullets appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Ailing NLD Patron in Brazen Attempt to Bolster Image Posted: 06 Dec 2021 03:51 AM PST The politically motivated publicity stunt of visiting U Tin Oo, 94, who can barely speak after a stroke, was eclipsed by news that junta forces killed five protesters. The post Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Ailing NLD Patron in Brazen Attempt to Bolster Image appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Has Right to Attend ASEAN Meetings: Hun Sen Posted: 06 Dec 2021 03:41 AM PST Cambodian prime minister's comments raise questions over how long ASEAN's unified stance against the military regime will last. The post Myanmar Junta Has Right to Attend ASEAN Meetings: Hun Sen appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Female Journalist Seriously Injured After Myanmar Regime Forces Drive Truck into Protest Posted: 06 Dec 2021 01:59 AM PST A photojournalist was also injured and arrested while covering the flash mob protest in Yangon. The post Female Journalist Seriously Injured After Myanmar Regime Forces Drive Truck into Protest appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Sentences Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint to Four Years in Prison Posted: 06 Dec 2021 01:10 AM PST A military regime court found the ousted State Counselor and President guilty of sedition and breaching COVID-19 restrictions. The post Myanmar Junta Sentences Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint to Four Years in Prison appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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