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• Myanmar Faces COVID-19 Spike as Junta Prepares Ceremonies
• Obituary: Myanmar’s Defiant Cartoonist Harn Lay Dies
• Telenor Under Pressure for Its Myanmar Subsidiary Sale
• Resistance Fighters Target Homes of Myanmar Junta Pilots After Airstrikes on Civilians
• Resistance Groups Claim to Kill 35 Myanmar Junta Troops 
• CDM Strikers Will Fight Myanmar Junta Until the End
• Two Civilians Dead in Clash Between AA, Regime Troops in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
• A Year Since Myanmar Junta Fatally Wounded First Protester
• Junta Troops Clash With Arakan Army in Western Myanmar
• Cambodian PM Embarrassed After Myanmar Junta Fails to Free Detained Australian
• Junta’s Use of China as a Shield Aggravates the Conflict in Myanmar
• Mandalay Mayor Detained by Myanmar Regime Hospitalized
• Dozens of Regime Troops Killed in Resistance Attacks in Sagaing, Kayah

Myanmar Faces COVID-19 Spike as Junta Prepares Ceremonies Posted: 09 Feb 2022 06:19 AM PST An estimated 1,145 cases, the highest number since December last year, was reported on Tuesday night. The post Myanmar Faces COVID-19 Spike as Junta Prepares Ceremonies appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Obituary: Myanmar’s Defiant Cartoonist Harn Lay Dies Posted: 09 Feb 2022 05:12 AM PST The renowned ethnic Shan political satirist, who thought of cartoonists as revolutionaries, died of liver cancer on Wednesday at the age of 59. The post Obituary: Myanmar's Defiant Cartoonist Harn Lay Dies appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Telenor Under Pressure for Its Myanmar Subsidiary Sale Posted: 09 Feb 2022 03:55 AM PST A client of the Norwegian firm's Myanmar subsidiary says its planned sale to a junta-linked firm will violate his rights under Norway's data protection law. The post Telenor Under Pressure for Its Myanmar Subsidiary Sale appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Resistance Fighters Target Homes of Myanmar Junta Pilots After Airstrikes on Civilians Posted: 09 Feb 2022 02:55 AM PST Regime air raids have killed scores of civilians and displaced tens of thousands more. The post Resistance Fighters Target Homes of Myanmar Junta Pilots After Airstrikes on Civilians appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Resistance Groups Claim to Kill 35 Myanmar Junta Troops  Posted: 09 Feb 2022 01:56 AM PST One people's defense force said it used drones to bomb regime soldiers.  The post Resistance Groups Claim to Kill 35 Myanmar Junta Troops  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

CDM Strikers Will Fight Myanmar Junta Until the End Posted: 09 Feb 2022 01:42 AM PST Just over one year after the regime seized power, The Irrawaddy spoke to striking civil servants about why they continue to defy military rule. The post CDM Strikers Will Fight Myanmar Junta Until the End appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Two Civilians Dead in Clash Between AA, Regime Troops in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Posted: 08 Feb 2022 11:32 PM PST The owner and driver of a vehicle carrying wounded junta soldiers were killed when AA troops reportedly attacked it. The post Two Civilians Dead in Clash Between AA, Regime Troops in Myanmar's Rakhine State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

A Year Since Myanmar Junta Fatally Wounded First Protester Posted: 08 Feb 2022 05:30 PM PST Ma Mya Thwet Thwet Khine, 20, was shot in the head during a protest in Naypyitaw. The post A Year Since Myanmar Junta Fatally Wounded First Protester appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Troops Clash With Arakan Army in Western Myanmar Posted: 08 Feb 2022 03:28 AM PST Tensions are rising in Rakhine State as the informal ceasefire between ethnic armed organization the Arakan Army and the military regime breaks down. The post Junta Troops Clash With Arakan Army in Western Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Cambodian PM Embarrassed After Myanmar Junta Fails to Free Detained Australian Posted: 08 Feb 2022 02:16 AM PST Prime Minister Hun Sen wrongly claimed on Monday that Sean Turnell, a key advisor to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, had been released from prison. The post Cambodian PM Embarrassed After Myanmar Junta Fails to Free Detained Australian appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta’s Use of China as a Shield Aggravates the Conflict in Myanmar Posted: 08 Feb 2022 01:05 AM PST China's border security and economic interests will benefit from stability in Myanmar; to achieve this, Beijing should support the people's efforts to end military rule. The post Junta's Use of China as a Shield Aggravates the Conflict in Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Mandalay Mayor Detained by Myanmar Regime Hospitalized Posted: 08 Feb 2022 12:50 AM PST Dr. Ye Lwin was sentenced to eight years in jail by the junta and has now been hospitalized with suspected gastrointestinal problems. The post Mandalay Mayor Detained by Myanmar Regime Hospitalized appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Dozens of Regime Troops Killed in Resistance Attacks in Sagaing, Kayah Posted: 08 Feb 2022 12:08 AM PST The Kalay PDF, KNDF, Karen Army and CNDF reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on junta forces in firefights and mine ambushes on Monday. The post Dozens of Regime Troops Killed in Resistance Attacks in Sagaing, Kayah appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Junta Invites Some Ethnic Armed Groups to Preliminary Peace Talks
• 38 Junta Soldiers Reported Killed in Upper Myanmar
• UN Contributing to Myanmar’s Drug Problem
• Over 200 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Three Days: Kachin Independence Army

Myanmar Junta Invites Some Ethnic Armed Groups to Preliminary Peace Talks Posted: 07 Feb 2022 04:52 AM PST Groups declared 'terrorist organizations' are not invited to the Union Day talks. The post Myanmar Junta Invites Some Ethnic Armed Groups to Preliminary Peace Talks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

38 Junta Soldiers Reported Killed in Upper Myanmar Posted: 07 Feb 2022 03:42 AM PST Resistance groups in Sagaing Region used drones to bomb regime forces as they conducted a series of daring attacks over the weekend. The post 38 Junta Soldiers Reported Killed in Upper Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Contributing to Myanmar’s Drug Problem Posted: 07 Feb 2022 01:33 AM PST The UNODC continues to spread misinformation about drug production in Myanmar, while providing cover for official complicity in the narcotics trade. The post UN Contributing to Myanmar's Drug Problem appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Over 200 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Three Days: Kachin Independence Army Posted: 07 Feb 2022 12:43 AM PST After suffering heavy casualties in Kachin State's Hpakant Township, the regime launched indiscriminate air strikes on KIA and civilian targets, the armed group said. The post Over 200 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Three Days: Kachin Independence Army appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Junta Fails the Sovereignty Test
• Junta Watch: Old Faces Reappear, Coup Leader Declares Himself Buddhism’s Savior and More
• Myanmar Regime’s Deputy Chief Makes Trip to War-Torn Kayah State
• Myanmar Junta Fines Election Officials for Alleged Fraud Over 2020 Poll
• UN Myanmar Envoy’s Credibility in Tatters After Urging ‘Power Sharing’ With Military

Myanmar Junta Fails the Sovereignty Test Posted: 04 Feb 2022 12:30 PM PST A year after the coup, the regime has no popular support, lacks territorial control and global legitimacy, and its diplomats are barred from international meetings. The post Myanmar Junta Fails the Sovereignty Test appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Watch: Old Faces Reappear, Coup Leader Declares Himself Buddhism’s Savior and More Posted: 04 Feb 2022 10:30 AM PST Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing accused the PDF or war crimes and another silent strike embarrassed the regime. The post Junta Watch: Old Faces Reappear, Coup Leader Declares Himself Buddhism's Savior and More appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime’s Deputy Chief Makes Trip to War-Torn Kayah State Posted: 04 Feb 2022 02:37 AM PST Vice Senior General Soe Win landed in the state capital Loikaw amid heavy security on Thursday as the junta looks to quell growing resistance activity there. The post Myanmar Regime's Deputy Chief Makes Trip to War-Torn Kayah State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Fines Election Officials for Alleged Fraud Over 2020 Poll Posted: 04 Feb 2022 12:45 AM PST The regime has vowed to prosecute almost 2.500 people for electoral fraud, despite local and international observers stating that there were no major irregularities. The post Myanmar Junta Fines Election Officials for Alleged Fraud Over 2020 Poll appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Myanmar Envoy’s Credibility in Tatters After Urging ‘Power Sharing’ With Military Posted: 03 Feb 2022 11:00 PM PST Noeleen Heyzer has prompted an outcry by urging opponents of the junta to negotiate a power-sharing deal, then refusing to acknowledge, let alone amend, her comments. The post UN Myanmar Envoy's Credibility in Tatters After Urging 'Power Sharing' With Military appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Junta Files 11th Corruption Charge Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
• Myanmar’s Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Too Sick For Court Hearing
• Civilian Houses Torched by Myanmar Junta After Resistance Attacks on Military Ships
• Myanmar Regime Detains Over 100 People for Supporting Silent Strike Online
• Kachin Independence Army, PDFs Attack Myanmar Junta Bases in Kachin State
• Myanmar Junta Foreign Minister Barred From ASEAN Meeting
• Myanmar Coup Leader’s Protégé Appointed to Junta Anti-Graft Body

Myanmar Junta Files 11th Corruption Charge Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Posted: 03 Feb 2022 09:08 PM PST Police have filed a further corruption charge against the detained State Counselor over an alleged $550,000 donation to a charity foundation named after her mother. The post Myanmar Junta Files 11th Corruption Charge Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Too Sick For Court Hearing Posted: 03 Feb 2022 04:54 AM PST The detained Nobel laureate was reportedly suffering from dizziness and nausea. The post Myanmar's Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Too Sick For Court Hearing appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Civilian Houses Torched by Myanmar Junta After Resistance Attacks on Military Ships Posted: 03 Feb 2022 04:24 AM PST Thousands of homes have been burned down in raids after regime supply ships on the Chindwin River have been attacked by resistance forces. The post Civilian Houses Torched by Myanmar Junta After Resistance Attacks on Military Ships appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Detains Over 100 People for Supporting Silent Strike Online Posted: 03 Feb 2022 03:46 AM PST At least 109 people were arrested over the last week for social media posts supporting the anti-regime movement. The post Myanmar Regime Detains Over 100 People for Supporting Silent Strike Online appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Kachin Independence Army, PDFs Attack Myanmar Junta Bases in Kachin State Posted: 03 Feb 2022 02:31 AM PST Multiple military and police targets have been attacked and destroyed, and in some cases occupied, this week, the armed group said. The post Kachin Independence Army, PDFs Attack Myanmar Junta Bases in Kachin State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Foreign Minister Barred From ASEAN Meeting Posted: 03 Feb 2022 02:17 AM PST The snub by ASEAN is the latest diplomatic blow to the military regime, which is increasingly isolated on the international stage. The post Myanmar Junta Foreign Minister Barred From ASEAN Meeting appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Coup Leader’s Protégé Appointed to Junta Anti-Graft Body Posted: 03 Feb 2022 01:02 AM PST Major General Than Htut Thein joins Anti-Corruption Commission after Singapore rejected his proposed appointment as ambassador to the Lion City. The post Myanmar Coup Leader's Protégé Appointed to Junta Anti-Graft Body appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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Myanmar Divestment Hits Telenor’s Profits Posted: 02 Feb 2022 09:33 PM PST The Norwegian telecom giant said falling profitability at its Myanmar unit, which it is in the process of selling, was largely responsible for its poor 2021 performance. The post Myanmar Divestment Hits Telenor's Profits appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Is Myanmar Junta Leader’s Presidential Dream About to Come True? Posted: 02 Feb 2022 06:46 AM PST A CEC member of the ousted NLD said in 2017 that Min Aung Hlaing was eyeing the presidency after the 2020 general election. The post Is Myanmar Junta Leader’s Presidential Dream About to Come True? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Almost 370 Myanmar Junta Officials Assassinated Since Coup
• Junta Enlists Indian Insurgent Groups to Fight Resistance Forces in Western Myanmar
• Despite Junta Threats, Myanmar People Mark Coup Anniversary With Silent Strike
• Two Killed, 38 Injured at Rally Attack on Myanmar Coup Anniversary
• Myanmar’s CDM, Shadow Govt Among Nobel Peace Prize Nominees
• One Year Ago, Myanmar’s Military Passed a Point of No Return
• Myanmar Junta Leader Endorses Proportional Representation Election System
• US Enforces Fresh Sanctions on Myanmar Junta and its Cronies
• Myanmar in Revolt as People Choose to Fight the Brutal Regime
• Myanmar Junta Killed Over 1,500 People, Detained 11,000 in Year Following Coup
• Thirty Junta Soldiers Reportedly Killed in Upper Myanmar 
• On Anniversary of Coup, Myanmar Junta Extends Military Rule for Six Months
• A Year After the Failed Coup, the Myanmar People’s Opposition to Military Rule Remains Resolute

Almost 370 Myanmar Junta Officials Assassinated Since Coup Posted: 02 Feb 2022 03:51 AM PST Junta boss Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said the high number of deaths was contributing to instability in the country and justified extending military rule for another six months. The post Almost 370 Myanmar Junta Officials Assassinated Since Coup appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Enlists Indian Insurgent Groups to Fight Resistance Forces in Western Myanmar Posted: 02 Feb 2022 02:55 AM PST The Chin National Front talks to The Irrawaddy about how Indian rebel militias are fighting for the Myanmar military in Chin State and Sagaing Region. The post Junta Enlists Indian Insurgent Groups to Fight Resistance Forces in Western Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Despite Junta Threats, Myanmar People Mark Coup Anniversary With Silent Strike Posted: 02 Feb 2022 12:34 AM PST Threats of harsh punishment failed to deter people from staying at home on Tuesday as the population displayed its rejection of the junta a year after it seized power. The post Despite Junta Threats, Myanmar People Mark Coup Anniversary With Silent Strike appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Two Killed, 38 Injured at Rally Attack on Myanmar Coup Anniversary Posted: 01 Feb 2022 10:07 PM PST No one has yet claimed responsibility for the grenade attack on a pro-junta rally in Tachileik, eastern Shan State. The post Two Killed, 38 Injured at Rally Attack on Myanmar Coup Anniversary appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s CDM, Shadow Govt Among Nobel Peace Prize Nominees Posted: 01 Feb 2022 09:47 PM PST Myanmar's Civil Disobedience Movement and National Unity Government are reportedly on the list of nominees for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. The post Myanmar's CDM, Shadow Govt Among Nobel Peace Prize Nominees appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

One Year Ago, Myanmar’s Military Passed a Point of No Return Posted: 01 Feb 2022 05:04 AM PST The disastrous events triggered by the coup have convinced Myanmar's people there can be no place for the current military institution in their country's future. The post One Year Ago, Myanmar's Military Passed a Point of No Return appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Leader Endorses Proportional Representation Election System Posted: 01 Feb 2022 03:54 AM PST Critics of PR say that the system will overwhelmingly favor the military and its allied political parties. The post Myanmar Junta Leader Endorses Proportional Representation Election System appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

US Enforces Fresh Sanctions on Myanmar Junta and its Cronies Posted: 01 Feb 2022 03:26 AM PST To mark a year of military rule, the US condemned the regime and unveiled sanctions targeting those supplying arms used to kill civilians. The post US Enforces Fresh Sanctions on Myanmar Junta and its Cronies appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar in Revolt as People Choose to Fight the Brutal Regime Posted: 01 Feb 2022 03:12 AM PST The armed resistance to the junta shows the Myanmar people have taken their destiny into their own hands. The post Myanmar in Revolt as People Choose to Fight the Brutal Regime appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Killed Over 1,500 People, Detained 11,000 in Year Following Coup Posted: 01 Feb 2022 01:59 AM PST Peaceful protesters, journalists, politicians, striking civil servants, celebrities, children and the relatives of its opponents are among those killed or arrested. The post Myanmar Junta Killed Over 1,500 People, Detained 11,000 in Year Following Coup appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thirty Junta Soldiers Reportedly Killed in Upper Myanmar  Posted: 01 Feb 2022 01:11 AM PST Resistance groups in Sagaing Region are continuing their attacks against a military flotilla on the Chindwin River. The post Thirty Junta Soldiers Reportedly Killed in Upper Myanmar  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

On Anniversary of Coup, Myanmar Junta Extends Military Rule for Six Months Posted: 01 Feb 2022 12:09 AM PST Regime leader Min Aung Hlaing said the extension was necessary as parts of the country remain unstable, and to prepare for the election the junta plans to hold next year. The post On Anniversary of Coup, Myanmar Junta Extends Military Rule for Six Months appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

A Year After the Failed Coup, the Myanmar People’s Opposition to Military Rule Remains Resolute Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:55 PM PST Thwarted by widespread civil disobedience and armed resistance, the military's bid to illegitimately seize power has failed, bringing only civil war and economic collapse. The post A Year After the Failed Coup, the Myanmar People's Opposition to Military Rule Remains Resolute appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Even Worse Than Expected, Myanmar Coup also a Failure for Junta
• Defections and Victories Over Myanmar Junta This Year: NUG Defense Minister
• Myanmar Resistance Kills Dozens of Junta Soldiers in Three Days of Clashes
• Police Officer in Charge for NLD Lawyer’s Killing Left Unpunished and Promoted
• Myanmar People’s Assembly Pledges to Try Junta at ICC
• Villagers Found Slain After Myanmar Junta Raids
• Myanmar’s Year of Turmoil: From Coup to Jailing of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Even Worse Than Expected, Myanmar Coup also a Failure for Junta Posted: 31 Jan 2022 05:30 PM PST After a year of failing to consolidate its power, the military regime is resorting to increasingly brutal methods. The post Even Worse Than Expected, Myanmar Coup also a Failure for Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Defections and Victories Over Myanmar Junta This Year: NUG Defense Minister Posted: 31 Jan 2022 06:27 AM PST U Yee Mon, the defense minister in the parallel National Unity Government, says he expects increasing numbers of military defections bringing more weapons this year. The post Defections and Victories Over Myanmar Junta This Year: NUG Defense Minister appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Resistance Kills Dozens of Junta Soldiers in Three Days of Clashes Posted: 31 Jan 2022 05:13 AM PST PDF groups and ethnic armies fought with and ambushed junta troops and pro-regime militias in six states and regions. The post Myanmar Resistance Kills Dozens of Junta Soldiers in Three Days of Clashes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Police Officer in Charge for NLD Lawyer’s Killing Left Unpunished and Promoted Posted: 31 Jan 2022 04:01 AM PST Win Min Thein was Yangon Airport security chief when U Ko Ni was assassinated. He is not only a member of the coup leader's inner circle, but classmate of the culprits. The post Police Officer in Charge for NLD Lawyer's Killing Left Unpunished and Promoted appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar People’s Assembly Pledges to Try Junta at ICC Posted: 31 Jan 2022 02:17 AM PST Among other atrocities, the military regime has killed at least 1,499 civilians and over 11,800 more have been arrested to date. The post Myanmar People's Assembly Pledges to Try Junta at ICC appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Villagers Found Slain After Myanmar Junta Raids Posted: 31 Jan 2022 02:11 AM PST Regime troops have been raiding villages in Kayah State during January and residents say they fear there may be many more bodies to find. The post Villagers Found Slain After Myanmar Junta Raids appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Year of Turmoil: From Coup to Jailing of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Posted: 30 Jan 2022 11:42 PM PST A timeline of events over the past year, during which nearly 1,500 people have been killed by the military regime. The post Myanmar’s Year of Turmoil: From Coup to Jailing of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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