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• Jailed Karen Chief Minister Has Long History of Standing Up to Myanmar’s Military
• Fighting Intensified as Civilian Forces Clash With Myanmar Junta
• Myanmar Junta Blocks Japanese Envoy From Meeting Suu Kyi
• PDFs Fight to Rescue Female Medics Captured by Myanmar Junta Forces
• Thailand’s Deputy PM Says he had Constructive Talks With Myanmar Coup Leader
• Myanmar Junta Soldiers’ Gang Rape Victim Reveals Her Ordeal
• Myanmar Junta Slaps Suu Kyi’s Bodyguard With More Charges
• Ex-Lawmaker Accused of Planning Attacks Against Myanmar Junta Arrested
• Myanmar Coup Leader Min Aung Hlaing Barred From China-ASEAN Summit

Jailed Karen Chief Minister Has Long History of Standing Up to Myanmar’s Military Posted: 19 Nov 2021 06:00 AM PST Nan Khin Htwe Myint's 75-year sentence for corruption is widely seen as absurd given her reputation for honesty; she has vocally opposed the coup even while detained. The post Jailed Karen Chief Minister Has Long History of Standing Up to Myanmar's Military appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Fighting Intensified as Civilian Forces Clash With Myanmar Junta Posted: 19 Nov 2021 05:49 AM PST Resistance forces claim to have killed at least 80 regime troops while losing 14 of their civilian fighters. The post Fighting Intensified as Civilian Forces Clash With Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Blocks Japanese Envoy From Meeting Suu Kyi Posted: 19 Nov 2021 03:45 AM PST During this week's visit to Myanmar, Nippon Foundation chairman Yohei Sasakawa met with some political party leaders. The post Myanmar Junta Blocks Japanese Envoy From Meeting Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

PDFs Fight to Rescue Female Medics Captured by Myanmar Junta Forces Posted: 19 Nov 2021 03:39 AM PST The nine women medics were taken in a regime raid in Sagaing Region. The post PDFs Fight to Rescue Female Medics Captured by Myanmar Junta Forces appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thailand’s Deputy PM Says he had Constructive Talks With Myanmar Coup Leader Posted: 19 Nov 2021 01:58 AM PST Don Pramudwinai visited Naypyitaw last weekend for talks with the junta chief and to deliver humanitarian aid. The post Thailand's Deputy PM Says he had Constructive Talks With Myanmar Coup Leader appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Soldiers’ Gang Rape Victim Reveals Her Ordeal Posted: 19 Nov 2021 01:52 AM PST An ethnic Chin and mother of three, the 27-year-old was raped by regime soldiers in Chin State little more than a month after giving birth. The post Myanmar Junta Soldiers' Gang Rape Victim Reveals Her Ordeal appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Slaps Suu Kyi’s Bodyguard With More Charges Posted: 19 Nov 2021 01:40 AM PST Female bodyguard Cherry Htet now faces charges for breaching police rules. She was previously charged with incitement for posting that she misses Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The post Myanmar Junta Slaps Suu Kyi’s Bodyguard With More Charges appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ex-Lawmaker Accused of Planning Attacks Against Myanmar Junta Arrested Posted: 18 Nov 2021 11:04 PM PST Former National League for Democracy MP and hip-hop star U Phyo Zeya Thaw is accused of masterminding a spate of recent deadly attacks against regime forces in Yangon. The post Ex-Lawmaker Accused of Planning Attacks Against Myanmar Junta Arrested appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Coup Leader Min Aung Hlaing Barred From China-ASEAN Summit Posted: 18 Nov 2021 10:47 PM PST ASEAN informed Beijing it would not accept the junta chief at the upcoming meeting to commemorate 30 years of ties between the country and the regional bloc. The post Myanmar Coup Leader Min Aung Hlaing Barred From China-ASEAN Summit appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Thailand Needs Healthy Myanmar Migrants to Boost Economy
• The Day Myanmar’s Election Commission Certified the NLD’s 2nd Straight Poll Landslide
• Ousted Myanmar MP Vows to Continue Anti-Junta Struggle to Which Her Father Gave His Life
• Myanmar Resistance Claims to Have Killed More Than 70 Junta Troops in Two Days
• Myanmar Junta’s Election Commission Charges Suu Kyi and Win Myint With Fraud
• Myanmar Regime Looks to Diplomacy to Gain Legitimacy
• Myanmar Regime Introduces New Motorbike Restrictions
• Myanmar Junta Cuts off Electricity to Local Businesses
• Myanmar Civilian Govt Minister Dismisses ‘Death Threat’ Claim as Misinformation
• Detained Myanmar Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Japanese Sword Restored

Thailand Needs Healthy Myanmar Migrants to Boost Economy Posted: 16 Nov 2021 05:40 PM PST Kavi Chongkittavorn argues that it is in Thailand's interest to welcome migrant workers from war-torn Myanmar. The post Thailand Needs Healthy Myanmar Migrants to Boost Economy appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Day Myanmar’s Election Commission Certified the NLD’s 2nd Straight Poll Landslide Posted: 16 Nov 2021 05:35 PM PST This week a year ago, the UEC officially announced a landslide win for the NLD in the general election, with local and foreign monitors ruling the vote free and fair. The post The Day Myanmar's Election Commission Certified the NLD's 2nd Straight Poll Landslide appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ousted Myanmar MP Vows to Continue Anti-Junta Struggle to Which Her Father Gave His Life Posted: 16 Nov 2021 05:30 PM PST Sought by the junta, NLD member Myat Thida Htun draws strength from her last conversation with her father, who passed away after going into hiding following the coup. The post Ousted Myanmar MP Vows to Continue Anti-Junta Struggle to Which Her Father Gave His Life appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Resistance Claims to Have Killed More Than 70 Junta Troops in Two Days Posted: 16 Nov 2021 04:08 AM PST Unverified reports of attacks have come from across Myanmar. The post Myanmar Resistance Claims to Have Killed More Than 70 Junta Troops in Two Days appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta’s Election Commission Charges Suu Kyi and Win Myint With Fraud Posted: 16 Nov 2021 03:58 AM PST The commission is prosecuting Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and 14 other senior figures over 'illegal activities' in the 2020 election. The post Myanmar Junta's Election Commission Charges Suu Kyi and Win Myint With Fraud appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Looks to Diplomacy to Gain Legitimacy Posted: 16 Nov 2021 03:51 AM PST Arrival of high-ranking officials from China, Japan and Thailand shows junta wants to prevent further diplomatic isolation. The post Myanmar Regime Looks to Diplomacy to Gain Legitimacy appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Introduces New Motorbike Restrictions Posted: 16 Nov 2021 03:39 AM PST Townships in four regions affected as junta tries to stop civilian resistance fighters using motorbikes to attack regime forces. The post Myanmar Regime Introduces New Motorbike Restrictions appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Cuts off Electricity to Local Businesses Posted: 16 Nov 2021 01:51 AM PST Mandalay businesses have power disconnected after refusing to pay electricity bills in protest at the military regime and their coup. The post Myanmar Junta Cuts off Electricity to Local Businesses appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Civilian Govt Minister Dismisses ‘Death Threat’ Claim as Misinformation Posted: 16 Nov 2021 01:44 AM PST Myanmar Civilian Govt Minister Dismisses 'Death Threat' Claim as Misinformation The post Myanmar Civilian Govt Minister Dismisses 'Death Threat' Claim as Misinformation appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Detained Myanmar Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Japanese Sword Restored Posted: 15 Nov 2021 09:56 PM PST The State Counselor, who has been held by the military regime since Feb. 1, approached the Japanese ambassador about restoring the sword before her arrest. The post Detained Myanmar Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Japanese Sword Restored appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Military-Linked Trio Claim to Be on Shadow Govt’s ‘Hit List’
• Myanmar Junta Releases US Journalist After Ex-Diplomat’s Intervention
• Junta-Linked Company in Bid to Take Stake in Telenor Myanmar
• Myanmar Junta Troops Rape Chin Mother: Media
• Myanmar Coup Leader Meets Senior Officials From China, Japan and Thailand
• Myanmar Junta Continues to Seize Homes of Those With Ties to NLD, NUG

Myanmar Military-Linked Trio Claim to Be on Shadow Govt’s ‘Hit List’ Posted: 15 Nov 2021 05:27 AM PST The three, who have been involved in the peace process at various times when it was under the control of military regimes, have appealed to foreign embassies for help. The post Myanmar Military-Linked Trio Claim to Be on Shadow Govt's 'Hit List' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Releases US Journalist After Ex-Diplomat’s Intervention Posted: 15 Nov 2021 03:41 AM PST The Frontier Myanmar editor was detained in May and last week he was sentenced to 11 years in prison. The post Myanmar Junta Releases US Journalist After Ex-Diplomat's Intervention appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta-Linked Company in Bid to Take Stake in Telenor Myanmar Posted: 15 Nov 2021 03:35 AM PST A senior executive of Amara, part of a group of companies owned by a brother of the Myanmar Navy chief, tells The Irrawaddy that Amara hopes to invest in the telecom operator. The post Junta-Linked Company in Bid to Take Stake in Telenor Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Troops Rape Chin Mother: Media Posted: 15 Nov 2021 02:56 AM PST The Chinland Defense Force and the media claim the baby's mother was raped by three regime troops. The post Myanmar Junta Troops Rape Chin Mother: Media appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Coup Leader Meets Senior Officials From China, Japan and Thailand Posted: 15 Nov 2021 01:24 AM PST China and Japan's special envoys to Myanmar both arrived in the capital Naypyitaw over the weekend, along with Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister. The post Myanmar Coup Leader Meets Senior Officials From China, Japan and Thailand appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Continues to Seize Homes of Those With Ties to NLD, NUG Posted: 15 Nov 2021 12:28 AM PST A former and two recently elected NLD lawmakers in Magwe are the latest to have their property confiscated by the regime; they have also been charged with sedition. The post Myanmar Junta Continues to Seize Homes of Those With Ties to NLD, NUG appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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The Day in 2010 When Suu Kyi Was Freed From House Arrest Posted: 12 Nov 2021 05:30 PM PST After 10 years and two months of freedom, Myanmar's State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is back under house arrest again. The post The Day in 2010 When Suu Kyi Was Freed From House Arrest appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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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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