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• Thirty Myanmar Police, Troops Defect in Chin State Since War Declaration Against Junta
• Brother of Slain Myanmar Pastor Says Regime Fails to Take Accountability for Atrocities
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Australian Advisor Appears in Naypyitaw Court
• More Volunteers and Civilians Detained in Myanmar’s Anti-Regime Stronghold

Thirty Myanmar Police, Troops Defect in Chin State Since War Declaration Against Junta Posted: 23 Sep 2021 05:45 AM PDT Twenty-one police and nine soldiers have joined the Civil Disobedience Movement since Sept. 7; three brought their weapons with them, the Chinland Defense Force said. The post Thirty Myanmar Police, Troops Defect in Chin State Since War Declaration Against Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Brother of Slain Myanmar Pastor Says Regime Fails to Take Accountability for Atrocities Posted: 23 Sep 2021 05:14 AM PDT Cung Biak Hum was killed and his corpse dismembered and looted when junta forces rampaged through Thantlang, Chin State. The post Brother of Slain Myanmar Pastor Says Regime Fails to Take Accountability for Atrocities appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Australian Advisor Appears in Naypyitaw Court Posted: 23 Sep 2021 04:38 AM PDT Sean Turnell, a key economic adviser to the ousted State Counselor, and three Union ministers appeared in court for the first time since their detention in February. The post Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Australian Advisor Appears in Naypyitaw Court appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

More Volunteers and Civilians Detained in Myanmar’s Anti-Regime Stronghold Posted: 23 Sep 2021 01:50 AM PDT Two activists working with displaced people in Kayah State and a grandmother and her grandchild have been detained for over a week and denied access to lawyers. The post More Volunteers and Civilians Detained in Myanmar's Anti-Regime Stronghold appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Former UN Under-Secretary-General Tipped as Next Special Envoy to Myanmar
• Myanmar Junta’s Internet Blackout Violates Residents’ Rights
• Diplomacy Is Wasted on Myanmar’s Junta
• Myanmar Regime Forces Kill Family of Four in Mandalay Region
• Myanmar Junta Offers COVID-19 Vaccines to Arakan Army
• Thai Security Forces on Alert for Myanmar Border Arms Smuggling

Former UN Under-Secretary-General Tipped as Next Special Envoy to Myanmar Posted: 22 Sep 2021 06:10 AM PDT Singaporean Noeleen Heyzer established a working relationship with the previous military regime, and later with its proxy government, as head of ESCAP. The post Former UN Under-Secretary-General Tipped as Next Special Envoy to Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta’s Internet Blackout Violates Residents’ Rights Posted: 22 Sep 2021 05:09 AM PDT Internet access has been cut in parts of Upper Myanmar as the military regime tries to restrict the flow of information to civilian resistance fighters. The post Myanmar Junta's Internet Blackout Violates Residents' Rights appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Diplomacy Is Wasted on Myanmar’s Junta Posted: 22 Sep 2021 04:51 AM PDT While foreign capitals uselessly call for peace, the regime's atrocities worsen by the day, only serving to justify the National Unity Government's call to arms. The post Diplomacy Is Wasted on Myanmar's Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Forces Kill Family of Four in Mandalay Region Posted: 22 Sep 2021 04:32 AM PDT A toddler aged two and a female relative were also seriously injured after drunken junta troops opened fire randomly. The post Myanmar Regime Forces Kill Family of Four in Mandalay Region appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Offers COVID-19 Vaccines to Arakan Army Posted: 22 Sep 2021 01:47 AM PDT The military regime has previously said that all ethnic armed organizations will receive jabs. The post Myanmar Junta Offers COVID-19 Vaccines to Arakan Army appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thai Security Forces on Alert for Myanmar Border Arms Smuggling Posted: 21 Sep 2021 11:11 PM PDT Deputy PM tells border security personnel to be extra vigilant amid reports that arms dealers are trafficking weapons to groups fighting Myanmar junta. The post Thai Security Forces on Alert for Myanmar Border Arms Smuggling appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Locals Describe Myanmar Military Massacre of Yaw Villagers
• Scores of Myanmar Regime Troops Killed in Clashes With Civilian, Ethnic Groups
• Myanmar Coup Leader Met by Protests in Kachin State

Locals Describe Myanmar Military Massacre of Yaw Villagers Posted: 21 Sep 2021 09:12 AM PDT Residents recount how regime soldiers and armed militia executed 18 villagers and looted and burned down homes on September 9. The post Locals Describe Myanmar Military Massacre of Yaw Villagers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Scores of Myanmar Regime Troops Killed in Clashes With Civilian, Ethnic Groups Posted: 21 Sep 2021 03:18 AM PDT Junta soldiers clashed with People's Defense Force and KIA fighters in Sagaing Region, and with the KNDF and KA in Kayah State. The post Scores of Myanmar Regime Troops Killed in Clashes With Civilian, Ethnic Groups appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Coup Leader Met by Protests in Kachin State Posted: 21 Sep 2021 03:03 AM PDT Kachin youths staged a protest against Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's visit to the Kachin capital Myitkyina. The post Myanmar Coup Leader Met by Protests in Kachin State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Denies False Reports That She Opposes Armed Resistance to Junta.
• Residents of Town in Myanmar’s Chin State Flee Junta Artillery Barrage
• Agreement Moves Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu Port Project a Step Forward
• Rohingya Armed Groups Active Again in Western Myanmar
• Jailed Myanmar Actress Wins Top Award at German Film Festival
• China Withholds Full Legitimacy From Myanmar Junta: Old Wine in a New Bottle?
• Myanmar Regime Soldiers Kill Christian Pastor, Cut Ring From His Hand
• Regime’s Military Reinforcements Arrive in Upper Myanmar as Clashes Escalate

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Denies False Reports That She Opposes Armed Resistance to Junta. Posted: 20 Sep 2021 06:46 AM PDT Her lawyers said the detained State Counselor told them she would never go against the people's will. The post Myanmar's Suu Kyi Denies False Reports That She Opposes Armed Resistance to Junta. appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Residents of Town in Myanmar’s Chin State Flee Junta Artillery Barrage Posted: 20 Sep 2021 05:41 AM PDT The whole population of some 8,000 has fled Thantlang as soldiers shell residential areas and roam the streets randomly firing into houses; many homes have burned down. The post Residents of Town in Myanmar's Chin State Flee Junta Artillery Barrage appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Agreement Moves Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu Port Project a Step Forward Posted: 20 Sep 2021 04:57 AM PDT Chinese companies ink agreement to launch preliminary field investigation work for the Rakhine State project, which is part of China's BRI infrastructure scheme. The post Agreement Moves Myanmar's Kyaukphyu Port Project a Step Forward appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Rohingya Armed Groups Active Again in Western Myanmar Posted: 20 Sep 2021 04:47 AM PDT At least three Rohingya armed organizations are believed to be operating along the Myanmar-Bangladesh border in Rakhine State. The post Rohingya Armed Groups Active Again in Western Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Jailed Myanmar Actress Wins Top Award at German Film Festival Posted: 20 Sep 2021 04:40 AM PDT Eaindra Kyaw Zin, who is being held in Yangon's Insein Prison for anti-regime protests, won the Best Performance Award at the Oldenburg International Film Festival. The post Jailed Myanmar Actress Wins Top Award at German Film Festival appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China Withholds Full Legitimacy From Myanmar Junta: Old Wine in a New Bottle? Posted: 20 Sep 2021 03:29 AM PDT Beijing has long played a complex diplomatic game in its southern neighbor, hedging its bets by courting all stakeholders; the UN representation issue is no different. The post China Withholds Full Legitimacy From Myanmar Junta: Old Wine in a New Bottle? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Soldiers Kill Christian Pastor, Cut Ring From His Hand Posted: 20 Sep 2021 01:55 AM PDT The atrocity occurred in Chin State's Thantlang after the pastor came out to try and save homes torched by junta troops during a clash with civilian resistance fighters. The post Myanmar Regime Soldiers Kill Christian Pastor, Cut Ring From His Hand appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Regime’s Military Reinforcements Arrive in Upper Myanmar as Clashes Escalate Posted: 20 Sep 2021 01:40 AM PDT Regime troops deploying by land, river and air as civilian resistance fighters step up attacks along the banks of the Chindwin River. The post Regime's Military Reinforcements Arrive in Upper Myanmar as Clashes Escalate appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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UN Ambassador Saga Spotlights China’s Cautious Approach to Myanmar Posted: 17 Sep 2021 06:30 PM PDT Beijing will continue to back the junta to protect its access to the Indian Ocean, but it has learned not to put all its eggs in one basket in its southern neighbor. The post UN Ambassador Saga Spotlights China's Cautious Approach to Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Junta Violating Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Rights by Holding Her in Secret Location: Legal Experts
• Myanmar Junta Arrests Two More Journalists
• Dozens of Junta Troops Killed in Attacks by Civilian PDF Units
• Military-Backed Myanmar Beer Warehouse Bombed in Monywa
• Myanmar Military Launches Artillery Strike Near Kachin Armed Group’s HQ

Myanmar Junta Violating Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Rights by Holding Her in Secret Location: Legal Experts Posted: 17 Sep 2021 05:20 AM PDT Many fear the junta is using the detained State Counselor as a bargaining chip by keeping her whereabouts a secret. The post Myanmar Junta Violating Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Rights by Holding Her in Secret Location: Legal Experts appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Arrests Two More Journalists Posted: 17 Sep 2021 04:03 AM PDT Over 100 journalists have been detained since the coup and Myanmar is now the world's second-biggest jailer of reporters. The post Myanmar Junta Arrests Two More Journalists appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Dozens of Junta Troops Killed in Attacks by Civilian PDF Units Posted: 17 Sep 2021 03:18 AM PDT People's Defense Force teams claim to have killed at least 26 regime personnel in a series of attacks in four states and regions since Thursday as fighting intensifies. The post Dozens of Junta Troops Killed in Attacks by Civilian PDF Units appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Military-Backed Myanmar Beer Warehouse Bombed in Monywa Posted: 17 Sep 2021 03:11 AM PDT Civilian resistance fighters are stepping up their attacks on the military regime and its assets following the National Unity Government's declaration of war. The post Military-Backed Myanmar Beer Warehouse Bombed in Monywa appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Launches Artillery Strike Near Kachin Armed Group’s HQ Posted: 17 Sep 2021 01:47 AM PDT The junta is expanding its military presence in Kachin State, including close to the headquarters of the Kachin Independence Army in Laiza. The post Myanmar Military Launches Artillery Strike Near Kachin Armed Group's HQ appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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