Friday, November 26, 2021

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Myanmar Junta Sacked Generals Who Served as Minsters During NLD Govt

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 05:04 AM PST

The removal of two military-appointed ministers by the regime is seen as a sign that moderate voices within the armed forces are being silenced.

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Shoppers Boycott Myanmar Plaza After Attack on Anti-Regime Protest

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 03:00 AM PST

Yangon's busiest shopping center was deserted on Friday as Yangon residents stayed away after footage of attack on young protesters by mall staff went viral.

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Chin State Town Blames Myanmar Junta for Arson Attacks

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 02:38 AM PST

Around 254 houses in Thantlang have burned down in two months with residents blaming regime troops.

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In Another Snub, Myanmar Junta Barred From Asia-Europe Meeting

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 03:28 AM PST

The Cambodia-hosted virtual gathering is the third international meeting in two months from which the regime has been shunned.

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Thousands Flee as Myanmar Regime Resumes Raiding Resistance Groups

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 02:52 AM PST

As clashes intensify in southeastern Myanmar's Kayah State, thousands of locals have been forced to flee their villages.

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Heavy Fighting Reported Between Myanmar Junta and Northern Shan Armed Group

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 02:40 AM PST

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army claims to have taken control of a key area along the Chinese border and it might be planning further expansion.

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Over 20 Anti-Coup Activists Sentenced to Death by Myanmar Junta

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 12:46 AM PST

21 people involved in resistance against the regime received death sentences from military tribunals, while another 29 were given life in prison.

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Myanmar Military’s Joint Venture Brewery to be Dissolved After Product Boycott

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 02:49 AM PST

Legal experts suggest brewery's formerly best-selling brands may be marketed under a different company name in the future.

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Myanmar Junta Charges Former Investment Minister With Corruption

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 02:00 AM PST

The detained investment and foreign economic relations minister U Thaung Tun faces up to 15 years in prison.

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The Metamorphosis of an Enemy of Myanmar’s Regime

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 01:45 AM PST

Former NLD lawmaker U Phyo Zeya Thaw was a rapper, activist, political prisoner and MP before his recent arrest by the junta, which has branded him a key enemy.

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Myanmar Junta Brings Fresh Charges Against NLD Vice Chair

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 01:07 AM PST

Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, who is battling leukemia and is detained in a Mandalay prison, will face two additional cases relating to alleged electoral fraud.

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Thai Forces Kill Drug Couriers, Seize 1.8 Million Meth Pills Near Myanmar Border

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 10:09 PM PST

The suspected traffickers were shot dead in Chiang Rai province near Shan State, which has seen a rise in drug production since the Feb. 1 coup.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

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Myanmar Junta-Appointed Chief Minister Ambushed

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 04:46 AM PST

Sagaing Region chief minister U Myat Kyaw has been ambushed twice in a week.

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Myanmar Regime Bars NLD Vice Chair From in Person Testimony at Suu Kyi Trial

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 03:03 AM PST

Former Mandalay Chief Minister and NLD Vice Chairman Dr. Zaw Myint Maung prevented from traveling to Naypyitaw on alleged health grounds. 

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Almost 200 Myanmar Junta-Appointed Administrators Killed Since Coup

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 01:48 AM PST

Civilian resistance fighters target junta-linked local officials to prevent military regime from governing the country.

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Death Toll in Myanmar Pagoda Festival Drownings Rises to 20

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 11:35 PM PST

Another five bodies were found Monday as the search-and-rescue mission on the Mon State coast continues; some 10 pilgrims are still missing.

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Myanmar Civilian Govt’s Bond Sale Raises Over $6 Million in Under 12 Hours

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 10:07 PM PST

The National Unity Government said the revenue generated will be used to support its revolutionary movement against the military regime.

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Monday, November 22, 2021

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Chinese-Owned Banana Plantations Fueling Exploitation in Myanmar

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 05:30 PM PST

Intensive, Chinese-backed banana farming in Myanmar and Laos has resulted in human rights abuses and environmental damage.

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Death Toll at Hands of Myanmar Junta Reaches 1,281

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 06:11 AM PST

A 23-year-old medic, five teenagers, bystanders and striking teachers were among those killed by regime forces so far this month.

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Around 120 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Magwe Region: Resistance

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 05:45 AM PST

The armed resistance groups claim to have killed large numbers of regime soldiers and even forced a helicopter to crash land.

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China’s New Border Law Could Further Complicate Boundary Disputes

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 01:09 AM PST

Beijing is legally asserting sovereignty in areas considered to be disputed, and authorizing official agencies to use lethal force against 'intruders'.

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ASEAN Invites Minister From Myanmar’s Shadow Civilian Govt to Climate Conference

Posted: 22 Nov 2021 12:59 AM PST

The regime minister was not invited; Dr. Tu Hkawng, the parallel government's environment minister, welcomed the move as evidence that ASEAN recognizes the NUG.

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Myanmar Junta Leader Excluded as China Hosts Summit With ASEAN Leaders

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 10:55 PM PST

It is the second major regional summit from which Min Aung Hlaing has been shunned in two months.

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The Age-Old Nature of the ‘New Cold War’

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 05:31 PM PST

Unlike the Soviet Union, the Chinese are likely to put up a real fight.

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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