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• UPDATED: Two Civilian Fighters Killed Amid Shootout With Myanmar Junta Troops in Mandalay
• Despite Myanmar Regime’s Denial, Locals Insist Troops Burned Down Their Village
• Myanmar’s COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
• Myanmar Junta Officials on Bangladesh Border Test COVID-19 Positive
• Eight Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Karen State: KNLA
• EU Sanctions Myanmar Junta Cabinet Ministers, Attorney General
• No Evidence for Myanmar Junta’s Charges Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi: Lawyer
• Myanmar Junta Troops Battle Civilian Resistance Fighters in Mandalay

UPDATED: Two Civilian Fighters Killed Amid Shootout With Myanmar Junta Troops in Mandalay Posted: 22 Jun 2021 05:28 AM PDT Regime forces attacked a PDF base in the city, killing two, arresting six and seizing weapons, the People's Defense Force Mandalay said. The post UPDATED: Two Civilian Fighters Killed Amid Shootout With Myanmar Junta Troops in Mandalay appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Despite Myanmar Regime’s Denial, Locals Insist Troops Burned Down Their Village Posted: 22 Jun 2021 04:44 AM PDT Kin Ma Village in Magwe Region was set on fire on June 15 by regime forces, killing an elderly couple and leaving 1,000 villagers homeless. The post Despite Myanmar Regime’s Denial, Locals Insist Troops Burned Down Their Village appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise Posted: 22 Jun 2021 04:21 AM PDT A total of 595 new coronavirus cases were detected in 24 hours as new strains move across the country. The post Myanmar's COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Officials on Bangladesh Border Test COVID-19 Positive Posted: 22 Jun 2021 03:11 AM PDT The Rakhine State officials were hospitalized after falling ill on Sunday. The post Myanmar Junta Officials on Bangladesh Border Test COVID-19 Positive appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Eight Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Karen State: KNLA Posted: 22 Jun 2021 03:04 AM PDT The Karen National Liberation Army says regime forces invaded its territory without giving notice. The post Eight Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Karen State: KNLA appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

EU Sanctions Myanmar Junta Cabinet Ministers, Attorney General Posted: 22 Jun 2021 02:44 AM PDT Eight officials, including police and navy chiefs, ministers and attorney general, blacklisted along with three junta-controlled 'economic entities'. The post EU Sanctions Myanmar Junta Cabinet Ministers, Attorney General appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

No Evidence for Myanmar Junta’s Charges Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi: Lawyer Posted: 22 Jun 2021 02:04 AM PDT Her legal team showed during cross-examination of witnesses that no illegal walkie-talkies could have been seized from her, a lawyer for the State Counselor said. The post No Evidence for Myanmar Junta's Charges Against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi: Lawyer appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Troops Battle Civilian Resistance Fighters in Mandalay Posted: 21 Jun 2021 11:55 PM PDT Regime forces attacked a PDF base in Hton Tone Ward; resistance fighters from other locations were attempting to help the PDF forces evacuate with their weapons. The post Myanmar Junta Troops Battle Civilian Resistance Fighters in Mandalay appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Junta Kills 13 Civilians Over Weekend
• Myanmar Junta Marks UN’s Call for Arms Trade Halt With Shopping Trip
• Myanmar’s Detained Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Thanks Public for Birthday Wishes
• Chinese-Backed New City Project on Myanmar-Thai Border Under COVID-19 Lockdown
• Bangkok Defends Decision Not to Back UN Motion on Myanmar
• Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Moscow for Security Conference

Myanmar Junta Kills 13 Civilians Over Weekend Posted: 21 Jun 2021 06:48 AM PDT Three health volunteers in an ambulance and a family of four were among those killed. The post Myanmar Junta Kills 13 Civilians Over Weekend appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Marks UN’s Call for Arms Trade Halt With Shopping Trip Posted: 21 Jun 2021 05:09 AM PDT Coup maker Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing is officially visiting Moscow for a security conference, but his agenda almost certainly includes arms procurement. The post Myanmar Junta Marks UN's Call for Arms Trade Halt With Shopping Trip appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Detained Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Thanks Public for Birthday Wishes Posted: 21 Jun 2021 04:55 AM PDT She wished the people well and is in good health, her lawyers said. A court heard from plaintiffs and witnesses in cases against her and President U Win Myint on Monday. The post Myanmar's Detained Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Thanks Public for Birthday Wishes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Chinese-Backed New City Project on Myanmar-Thai Border Under COVID-19 Lockdown Posted: 21 Jun 2021 02:03 AM PDT Shwe Kokko project in Karen State has been dogged by allegations of Chinese mafia involvement. The post Chinese-Backed New City Project on Myanmar-Thai Border Under COVID-19 Lockdown appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Bangkok Defends Decision Not to Back UN Motion on Myanmar Posted: 21 Jun 2021 12:34 AM PDT A Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman said a UN resolution condemning the coup and calling for a ban on arms sales to Myanmar could pose security challenges for Thailand. The post Bangkok Defends Decision Not to Back UN Motion on Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Moscow for Security Conference Posted: 21 Jun 2021 12:27 AM PDT Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Russia, a key source of weapons for the junta, comes days after the UN adopted a motion calling for a halt in arms sales to Myanmar. The post Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Moscow for Security Conference appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Regime Slams UN General Assembly Resolution Calling For Arms Trade Ban
• DVB Wins International Media Freedom Award 
• Myanmar Reports Record Post-Coup Rise in COVID-19 Cases
• The Day Myanmar’s First Prime Minister Met Winston Churchill
• The Revolt Against Myanmar’s Junta Can Succeed

Myanmar Regime Slams UN General Assembly Resolution Calling For Arms Trade Ban Posted: 20 Jun 2021 06:13 AM PDT The junta has condemned "interference in internal affairs" after the United Nations resolution called for an end to violence against civilians. The post Myanmar Regime Slams UN General Assembly Resolution Calling For Arms Trade Ban appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

DVB Wins International Media Freedom Award  Posted: 20 Jun 2021 05:42 AM PDT U Aye Chan Naing, the chief editor of the Democratic Voice of Burma, has defied the junta since his media group was banned on March 8. The post DVB Wins International Media Freedom Award  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Reports Record Post-Coup Rise in COVID-19 Cases Posted: 20 Jun 2021 04:03 AM PDT Myanmar has reported 546 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, the highest numbers within 24 hours since the February coup. The post Myanmar Reports Record Post-Coup Rise in COVID-19 Cases appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Day Myanmar’s First Prime Minister Met Winston Churchill Posted: 19 Jun 2021 09:09 PM PDT As a strong defender of imperialism, Sir Winston Churchill defused any potential tension with U Nu by saying they must bury old animosities. The post The Day Myanmar's First Prime Minister Met Winston Churchill appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Revolt Against Myanmar’s Junta Can Succeed Posted: 19 Jun 2021 04:15 PM PDT If the nature of the conflict can be maintained as a national uprising, the military balance favors revolution by sheer force of numbers and willpower. The post The Revolt Against Myanmar's Junta Can Succeed appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Over 600 Cases in Two Weeks for Yangon as Myanmar Sees Third Wave of COVID-19
• China Has Its Way With a Divided, Inert ASEAN
• The ‘Problem’ With Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
• UN Resolution Raps Myanmar Junta for Coup, Calls for Halt in Arms Trade 

Over 600 Cases in Two Weeks for Yangon as Myanmar Sees Third Wave of COVID-19 Posted: 19 Jun 2021 03:29 AM PDT Due in part to a serious outbreak at a private school, the city has emerged as the country's second major hotspot after Sagaing since a spike in infections in late May. The post Over 600 Cases in Two Weeks for Yangon as Myanmar Sees Third Wave of COVID-19 appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China Has Its Way With a Divided, Inert ASEAN Posted: 19 Jun 2021 02:40 AM PDT The recent Chongqing foreign ministers' summit confirmed the growing view that China is making steady progress in asserting its regional role and agenda. The post China Has Its Way With a Divided, Inert ASEAN appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The ‘Problem’ With Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Posted: 19 Jun 2021 02:06 AM PDT Detained yet again by the generals who despise her, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's only 'mistake' has been to honor her commitment to the people who chose her as their leader. The post The 'Problem' With Myanmar's Daw Aung San Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Resolution Raps Myanmar Junta for Coup, Calls for Halt in Arms Trade  Posted: 18 Jun 2021 10:45 PM PDT The General Assembly adopted a resolution denouncing the military takeover and calling on the regime to end its violence against civilians and free political detainees. The post UN Resolution Raps Myanmar Junta for Coup, Calls for Halt in Arms Trade  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Suu Kyi Forced to Mark Another Birthday as Myanmar Junta Prisoner
• Striking Tanintharyi Teachers Threatened by Myanmar Junta
• Myanmar Junta Kills Two Detained Civilians
• Myanmar Military Truck With Soldiers on Board Blown Up in Yangon
• Unidentified Bodies Found After Myanmar Junta Troops Occupy Kayah Village
• Arakan Army Frees Myanmar Junta Soldiers

Suu Kyi Forced to Mark Another Birthday as Myanmar Junta Prisoner Posted: 18 Jun 2021 06:30 PM PDT Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is 76 today as she spends a 14th birthday in captivity. The post Suu Kyi Forced to Mark Another Birthday as Myanmar Junta Prisoner appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Striking Tanintharyi Teachers Threatened by Myanmar Junta Posted: 18 Jun 2021 04:46 AM PDT Teachers arrested and sentenced to prison for joining civil disobedience movement as schools reopening flops. The post Striking Tanintharyi Teachers Threatened by Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Kills Two Detained Civilians Posted: 18 Jun 2021 04:32 AM PDT Two villagers, including the son of an NLD member, were reportedly gunned down by the security forces in Mandalay Region. The post Myanmar Junta Kills Two Detained Civilians appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Truck With Soldiers on Board Blown Up in Yangon Posted: 18 Jun 2021 04:26 AM PDT No details yet on casualties but body parts can be seen in photos of the scene; the apparent bombing is the most serious attack yet on a regime target in the city. The post Myanmar Military Truck With Soldiers on Board Blown Up in Yangon appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Unidentified Bodies Found After Myanmar Junta Troops Occupy Kayah Village Posted: 18 Jun 2021 04:18 AM PDT Residents of Demoso Township who fled fierce fighting returned to their homes to find over a dozen barely recognizable corpses. The post Unidentified Bodies Found After Myanmar Junta Troops Occupy Kayah Village appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Arakan Army Frees Myanmar Junta Soldiers Posted: 18 Jun 2021 02:25 AM PDT The release of a further six soldiers is evidence of improving relationship between the ethnic armed group and the military regime. The post Arakan Army Frees Myanmar Junta Soldiers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• A Call to Action on Behalf of Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
• Senior NLD Member Warns of Myanmar Junta’s Plot for Illegal Electoral Win
• Myanmar’s Emerging Landscape Looks Beyond Suu Kyi
• Kayah State Resistance Groups Reject Ceasefire with Myanmar Junta
• Myanmar’s Bago Region Sees Sharp Spike in COVID-19 Cases
• Arakan Army Frees Detained Myanmar Police and Immigration Officers
• Myanmar Junta Troops Go on Rampage in at Least a Dozen Sagaing Villages
• Myanmar Goalie Who Flashed Protest Salute Opts to Stay in Japan

A Call to Action on Behalf of Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Posted: 17 Jun 2021 06:30 PM PDT The detained State Counselor is a global force for democracy. We must stand with—and for—her and the people of her country. The post A Call to Action on Behalf of Myanmar's Daw Aung San Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Senior NLD Member Warns of Myanmar Junta’s Plot for Illegal Electoral Win Posted: 17 Jun 2021 06:55 AM PDT The regime's attempt to disband the NLD means there is no way for it to compete with the most popular party in the next election, U Aung Kyi Nyunt said. The post Senior NLD Member Warns of Myanmar Junta's Plot for Illegal Electoral Win appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Emerging Landscape Looks Beyond Suu Kyi Posted: 17 Jun 2021 05:25 AM PDT Academic Mon Mon Myat argues that Myanmar should look beyond a military dictator and State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The post Myanmar's Emerging Landscape Looks Beyond Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Kayah State Resistance Groups Reject Ceasefire with Myanmar Junta Posted: 17 Jun 2021 05:11 AM PDT Young civilian resistance fighters say ceasefire announced without their agreement. The post Kayah State Resistance Groups Reject Ceasefire with Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Bago Region Sees Sharp Spike in COVID-19 Cases Posted: 17 Jun 2021 04:09 AM PDT A large cluster of coronavirus cases has been reported in Letpadan Township as COVID-19 infections rise across the country. The post Myanmar's Bago Region Sees Sharp Spike in COVID-19 Cases appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Arakan Army Frees Detained Myanmar Police and Immigration Officers Posted: 17 Jun 2021 02:05 AM PDT The Rakhine State-based ethnic armed group abducted the 17 officers in October 2019. The post Arakan Army Frees Detained Myanmar Police and Immigration Officers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Troops Go on Rampage in at Least a Dozen Sagaing Villages Posted: 17 Jun 2021 01:22 AM PDT Tabayin Township residents are fleeing as junta forces search and loot homes following clashes with resistance forces and the killings of local officials' relatives. The post Myanmar Junta Troops Go on Rampage in at Least a Dozen Sagaing Villages appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Goalie Who Flashed Protest Salute Opts to Stay in Japan Posted: 16 Jun 2021 10:26 PM PDT Pyae Lyan Aung, who is with the Myanmar national football team for a World Cup qualifier in Japan, said he would seek refugee status in the country. The post Myanmar Goalie Who Flashed Protest Salute Opts to Stay in Japan appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Junta Troops Accused of Looting Abandoned Village
• Myanmar Junta Threatens Teachers, Parents to Get Children Back in School
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Lawyers Object to Myanmar Regime’s Evidence Against Her
• New and More Deadly COVID-19 Variants Found in Myanmar
• Fate of Rakhine Charity School Members Unknown After 10 Days
• Senior Citizens Die After Myanmar Junta Soldiers Set Village on Fire
• Myanmar Junta Says Lawyers Can’t Send Cash to Detained Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
• Time Is Right for India to Step In and Help Solve Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar Junta Troops Accused of Looting Abandoned Village Posted: 16 Jun 2021 06:41 AM PDT Villagers in Kayak State's Demoso Township returned to find their homes and shops allegedly ransacked by regime soldiers. The post Myanmar Junta Troops Accused of Looting Abandoned Village appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Threatens Teachers, Parents to Get Children Back in School Posted: 16 Jun 2021 06:30 AM PDT At one school in Tanintharyi Region, a military officer threatened to snatch children from their homes and said uncooperative parents should 'prepare to die.' The post Myanmar Junta Threatens Teachers, Parents to Get Children Back in School appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Lawyers Object to Myanmar Regime’s Evidence Against Her Posted: 16 Jun 2021 03:55 AM PDT Photos and statements presented at the State Counselor's trials for sedition and breaking COVID-19 rules are inauthentic and irrelevant, her legal team told the court. The post Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Lawyers Object to Myanmar Regime's Evidence Against Her appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

New and More Deadly COVID-19 Variants Found in Myanmar Posted: 16 Jun 2021 02:51 AM PDT The regime's warning of Alpha, Delta and Kappa variants in the country came two weeks after they were first detected in a military lab. The post New and More Deadly COVID-19 Variants Found in Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Fate of Rakhine Charity School Members Unknown After 10 Days Posted: 16 Jun 2021 02:39 AM PDT The seven Taungup Township residents were involved in a newly opened nonprofit training center. The post Fate of Rakhine Charity School Members Unknown After 10 Days appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Senior Citizens Die After Myanmar Junta Soldiers Set Village on Fire Posted: 16 Jun 2021 01:43 AM PDT 95-year-old invalid and his wife killed after regime forces torch homes in retaliation for ambush by civilian resistance fighters. The post Senior Citizens Die After Myanmar Junta Soldiers Set Village on Fire appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Says Lawyers Can’t Send Cash to Detained Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Posted: 16 Jun 2021 01:19 AM PDT Court hears from prosecutors in Natural Disaster Management Law and sedition cases against ousted State Counselor, President and Naypyitaw Council chief. The post Myanmar Junta Says Lawyers Can't Send Cash to Detained Daw Aung San Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Time Is Right for India to Step In and Help Solve Myanmar Crisis Posted: 15 Jun 2021 11:01 PM PDT The Modi government is on good terms with Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing; it should urge him to negotiate with democratic forces while advancing New Delhi's Act East policy. The post Time Is Right for India to Step In and Help Solve Myanmar Crisis appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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