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• Top US Diplomat Headed to Southeast Asia with China, Myanmar on Agenda
• A New Politics is Taking Shape in Myanmar
• A Chronology of the Myanmar Junta’s Vehicle-Ramming Attacks on Peaceful Protesters
• Myanmar Junta Sentences Ousted NLD Chief Minister to Four Years in Prison
• Villagers Allegedly Burned Alive by Myanmar Junta: Resistance
• Facebook Extends Ban on Myanmar Military-Linked Firms
• EU Stops Renting Residence From Former Myanmar Dictator’s Family
• Myanmar Military Bars Families From Defense Academy Graduation Amid Tight Security
• Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Visit Myanmar Next Month

Top US Diplomat Headed to Southeast Asia with China, Myanmar on Agenda Posted: 08 Dec 2021 10:18 PM PST Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Jakarta, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur with State Department Counselor Derek Chollet, who will also visit ASEAN chair Cambodia. The post Top US Diplomat Headed to Southeast Asia with China, Myanmar on Agenda appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

A New Politics is Taking Shape in Myanmar Posted: 08 Dec 2021 05:30 PM PST The anti-coup resistance movement is being driven by a new generation and not by political personality cults of the past. The post A New Politics is Taking Shape in Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

A Chronology of the Myanmar Junta’s Vehicle-Ramming Attacks on Peaceful Protesters Posted: 08 Dec 2021 06:34 AM PST Nearly 20 occasions on which military regime forces have used vehicles to ram peaceful protesters, including youths and monks, sometimes with deadly results. The post A Chronology of the Myanmar Junta's Vehicle-Ramming Attacks on Peaceful Protesters appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Sentences Ousted NLD Chief Minister to Four Years in Prison Posted: 08 Dec 2021 05:07 AM PST Mandalay Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung is the vice-chairman of the deposed National League for Democracy. The post Myanmar Junta Sentences Ousted NLD Chief Minister to Four Years in Prison appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Villagers Allegedly Burned Alive by Myanmar Junta: Resistance Posted: 08 Dec 2021 04:32 AM PST Ten charred bodies were found in Sagaing Region, an anti-regime resistance stronghold, after soldiers raided a village. The post Villagers Allegedly Burned Alive by Myanmar Junta: Resistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Facebook Extends Ban on Myanmar Military-Linked Firms Posted: 08 Dec 2021 04:24 AM PST The social-media giant has removed more pages belonging to businesses with links to Myanmar's junta. The post Facebook Extends Ban on Myanmar Military-Linked Firms appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

EU Stops Renting Residence From Former Myanmar Dictator’s Family Posted: 08 Dec 2021 03:19 AM PST The European Union's Ambassador to Myanmar has moved out of the grand house owned by relatives of the late General Ne Win after eight years of living there. The post EU Stops Renting Residence From Former Myanmar Dictator's Family appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Bars Families From Defense Academy Graduation Amid Tight Security Posted: 08 Dec 2021 02:38 AM PST Only masked military officers were in attendance at Tuesday's event, marking a stark contrast to the crowds of well-wishers who usually attend. The post Myanmar Military Bars Families From Defense Academy Graduation Amid Tight Security appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Visit Myanmar Next Month Posted: 07 Dec 2021 09:50 PM PST The current ASEAN chair holder has voiced support for keeping the regional bloc engaged with the military regime. The post Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Visit Myanmar Next Month appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Ex-President Makes Donation for Alleged Junta Informants
• Ousted Suu Kyi, President to Serve Sentences Under House Arrest: Myanmar Junta
• Three Myanmar Police Killed on Yangon-Mandalay Highway: Resistance
• Myanmar Regime Makes Military Training Compulsory for Soldiers’ Children
• Japan’s Kirin Seeks Arbitration in Singapore to End Venture With Myanmar Military
• Five-year-old Girl Killed by Myanmar Junta Forces
• Ignoring Junta’s Request, UN Delays Myanmar Ambassador Replacement
• The Much Misunderstood Wa of Myanmar and China
• Resistance Groups Attack Myanmar Junta After Yangon Protest Killings
• Myanmar Junta Sparks Outrage by Ramming Peaceful Protesters
• Protester Narrowly Escapes Myanmar Junta Bullets
• Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Ailing NLD Patron in Brazen Attempt to Bolster Image
• Myanmar Junta Has Right to Attend ASEAN Meetings: Hun Sen
• Female Journalist Seriously Injured After Myanmar Regime Forces Drive Truck into Protest
• Myanmar Junta Sentences Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint to Four Years in Prison

Myanmar Ex-President Makes Donation for Alleged Junta Informants Posted: 07 Dec 2021 04:34 AM PST Former general U Thein Sein gave five million kyats to the military's proxy political party for members killed or wounded while acting as suspected regime informants. The post Myanmar Ex-President Makes Donation for Alleged Junta Informants appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ousted Suu Kyi, President to Serve Sentences Under House Arrest: Myanmar Junta Posted: 07 Dec 2021 02:43 AM PST The two were jailed for four years on Monday but the junta chief commuted their sentences to two years' house arrest; the move was widely dismissed as a PR stunt. The post Ousted Suu Kyi, President to Serve Sentences Under House Arrest: Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Three Myanmar Police Killed on Yangon-Mandalay Highway: Resistance Posted: 07 Dec 2021 02:24 AM PST A combined force of four resistance groups says the attack was in response to Sunday's vehicle-ramming killings in Yangon. The post Three Myanmar Police Killed on Yangon-Mandalay Highway: Resistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Makes Military Training Compulsory for Soldiers’ Children Posted: 07 Dec 2021 02:15 AM PST Both Myanmar and international law expressly prohibits providing military training to children or using them for military purposes.  The post Myanmar Regime Makes Military Training Compulsory for Soldiers’ Children appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Japan’s Kirin Seeks Arbitration in Singapore to End Venture With Myanmar Military Posted: 07 Dec 2021 02:15 AM PST The beverage giant says military conglomerate MEHL rejected its plan for ending their brewing venture and was attempting to liquidate it in violation of their agreement. The post Japan's Kirin Seeks Arbitration in Singapore to End Venture With Myanmar Military appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Five-year-old Girl Killed by Myanmar Junta Forces Posted: 07 Dec 2021 01:30 AM PST The number of children killed by the military regime since the coup has risen to at least 100, including six killed in the last month. The post Five-year-old Girl Killed by Myanmar Junta Forces appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ignoring Junta’s Request, UN Delays Myanmar Ambassador Replacement Posted: 06 Dec 2021 11:34 PM PST The resolution formally keeps U Kyaw Moe Tun, who is loyal to the ousted NLD and the shadow civilian government, in place as the country's envoy to the UN for now. The post Ignoring Junta's Request, UN Delays Myanmar Ambassador Replacement appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Much Misunderstood Wa of Myanmar and China Posted: 06 Dec 2021 05:30 PM PST A new book furthers our understanding of the oft-maligned, border-straddling ethnic group's culture and history, and its troubled relationship with the Chinese state. The post The Much Misunderstood Wa of Myanmar and China appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Resistance Groups Attack Myanmar Junta After Yangon Protest Killings Posted: 06 Dec 2021 04:36 AM PST Viral videos of the vehicle-ramming attack in Yangon have sparked anti-regime action across Myanmar. The post Resistance Groups Attack Myanmar Junta After Yangon Protest Killings appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Sparks Outrage by Ramming Peaceful Protesters Posted: 06 Dec 2021 04:29 AM PST Five civilians are thought to have died in Yangon yesterday when a military vehicle accelerated into a protest. The post Myanmar Junta Sparks Outrage by Ramming Peaceful Protesters appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Protester Narrowly Escapes Myanmar Junta Bullets Posted: 06 Dec 2021 04:15 AM PST An anonymous protester tells The Irrawaddy how they escaped in a hail of bullets after being rammed by a military vehicle in Yangon. The post Protester Narrowly Escapes Myanmar Junta Bullets appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Ailing NLD Patron in Brazen Attempt to Bolster Image Posted: 06 Dec 2021 03:51 AM PST The politically motivated publicity stunt of visiting U Tin Oo, 94, who can barely speak after a stroke, was eclipsed by news that junta forces killed five protesters. The post Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Ailing NLD Patron in Brazen Attempt to Bolster Image appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Has Right to Attend ASEAN Meetings: Hun Sen Posted: 06 Dec 2021 03:41 AM PST Cambodian prime minister's comments raise questions over how long ASEAN's unified stance against the military regime will last. The post Myanmar Junta Has Right to Attend ASEAN Meetings: Hun Sen appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Female Journalist Seriously Injured After Myanmar Regime Forces Drive Truck into Protest Posted: 06 Dec 2021 01:59 AM PST A photojournalist was also injured and arrested while covering the flash mob protest in Yangon. The post Female Journalist Seriously Injured After Myanmar Regime Forces Drive Truck into Protest appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Sentences Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint to Four Years in Prison Posted: 06 Dec 2021 01:10 AM PST A military regime court found the ousted State Counselor and President guilty of sedition and breaching COVID-19 restrictions. The post Myanmar Junta Sentences Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint to Four Years in Prison appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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Junta Watch: Coup Leader’s Wife Draws Public Ire; Suu Kyi’s New Charge and More Posted: 03 Dec 2021 06:30 PM PST This week, as he waged war on the people and defamed and persecuted Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the junta leader, his wife and his predecessor sought the company of monks. The post Junta Watch: Coup Leader's Wife Draws Public Ire; Suu Kyi's New Charge and More appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• The Day Suu Kyi Met Her Jailer and Ex-Myanmar Junta Leader
• Myanmar Regime to Charge 2020 Election Local Officials
• Myanmar Junta Killed Around 100 Children Since Coup: NUG
• Ousted Lawmaker Accuses Myanmar Junta of Defaming the NLD
• Civilian Resistance Group Warns People Not to Use Myanmar Junta-Backed Airline
• Incoming ASEAN Chair Hun Sen ‘Willing to Visit Myanmar’

The Day Suu Kyi Met Her Jailer and Ex-Myanmar Junta Leader Posted: 03 Dec 2021 05:30 PM PST Less than a month after the NLD's 2015 general election victory, Myanmar's new leader met Senior General Than Shwe, the man who ordered her kept under house arrest. The post The Day Suu Kyi Met Her Jailer and Ex-Myanmar Junta Leader appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime to Charge 2020 Election Local Officials Posted: 03 Dec 2021 03:59 AM PST The junta will file lawsuits against the township level sub-commissioners who oversaw the 2020 general election won by the NLD. The post Myanmar Regime to Charge 2020 Election Local Officials appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Killed Around 100 Children Since Coup: NUG Posted: 03 Dec 2021 03:27 AM PST The civilian National Unity Government says the military regime is targeting women and children in its brutal crackdown on civilians. The post Myanmar Junta Killed Around 100 Children Since Coup: NUG appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ousted Lawmaker Accuses Myanmar Junta of Defaming the NLD Posted: 03 Dec 2021 02:33 AM PST U Kyaw Soe Lin, accused of links with detained civilian resistance fighters, said the regime is trying to smear the NLD as terrorists. The post Ousted Lawmaker Accuses Myanmar Junta of Defaming the NLD appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Civilian Resistance Group Warns People Not to Use Myanmar Junta-Backed Airline Posted: 03 Dec 2021 01:27 AM PST Karenni fighters say the regime is using the state carrier to transport troops and weapons and tells locals to avoid the airport and main highway in Kayah State. The post Civilian Resistance Group Warns People Not to Use Myanmar Junta-Backed Airline appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Incoming ASEAN Chair Hun Sen ‘Willing to Visit Myanmar’ Posted: 02 Dec 2021 11:25 PM PST The Cambodian prime minister's proposal raises questions over whether the regional bloc can maintain a unified firm stance on Min Aung Hlaing's regime. The post Incoming ASEAN Chair Hun Sen 'Willing to Visit Myanmar' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Kokang Armed Group Reports Escalating Fighting With Myanmar Junta
• Myanmar Companies Linked to Regime Leaders Bid to Acquire Telenor
• Coup, COVID to Impoverish Nearly Half of Myanmar People by Early 2022: UN
• Myanmar’s Civilian UN Ambassador to Stay for Now as UN Delays Decision
• The Day Election Winners and Losers Discussed Myanmar’s First Peaceful Transfer of Power
• Myanmar Regime Troops Kill Five Displaced Civilians: Resistance
• Myanmar’s Ousted NLD Says Over 570 Members Arrested by Junta So Far
• Five Striking Myanmar Government Staff Seized in Mandalay
• Myanmar Junta Charges Two Leading Medics With Corruption
• Young but Determined Female Medics in Myanmar Junta Jail

Kokang Armed Group Reports Escalating Fighting With Myanmar Junta Posted: 02 Dec 2021 05:08 AM PST The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army says it clashed 126 times with the regime during last month and has killed 198 junta troops since July. The post Kokang Armed Group Reports Escalating Fighting With Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Companies Linked to Regime Leaders Bid to Acquire Telenor Posted: 02 Dec 2021 03:32 AM PST Myanmar Navy chief and regime-appointed Transport and Communications Minister are behind two companies vying to take over Telenor's telecom business in Myanmar. The post Myanmar Companies Linked to Regime Leaders Bid to Acquire Telenor appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Coup, COVID to Impoverish Nearly Half of Myanmar People by Early 2022: UN Posted: 01 Dec 2021 11:43 PM PST Poverty by early next year will be at levels not seen in more than 15 years, with a particularly sharp spike in urban areas, the UNDP predicts in its latest report. The post Coup, COVID to Impoverish Nearly Half of Myanmar People by Early 2022: UN appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Civilian UN Ambassador to Stay for Now as UN Delays Decision Posted: 01 Dec 2021 11:09 PM PST The UN will continue to recognize NLD appointee U Kyaw Moe Tun—an opponent of the junta—after delaying its decision on the regime's competing claim. The post Myanmar's Civilian UN Ambassador to Stay for Now as UN Delays Decision appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The Day Election Winners and Losers Discussed Myanmar’s First Peaceful Transfer of Power Posted: 01 Dec 2021 05:30 PM PST Six years ago today, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi met President U Thein Sein and Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing to discuss the transfer of power to the NLD weeks after its election win. The post The Day Election Winners and Losers Discussed Myanmar's First Peaceful Transfer of Power appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Troops Kill Five Displaced Civilians: Resistance Posted: 01 Dec 2021 05:22 AM PST Civilian groups are reporting heavy junta action in Magwe and Sagaing regions. The post Myanmar Regime Troops Kill Five Displaced Civilians: Resistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Ousted NLD Says Over 570 Members Arrested by Junta So Far Posted: 01 Dec 2021 05:00 AM PST Twelve of those have died while in the regime's custody, seven while being tortured during interrogation, said the party, which won last year's election in a landslide. The post Myanmar's Ousted NLD Says Over 570 Members Arrested by Junta So Far appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Five Striking Myanmar Government Staff Seized in Mandalay Posted: 01 Dec 2021 04:16 AM PST Residents blame an informer for reporting the members of the civil disobedience movement to the military regime. The post Five Striking Myanmar Government Staff Seized in Mandalay appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Charges Two Leading Medics With Corruption Posted: 01 Dec 2021 03:37 AM PST Public health chiefs under the deposed civilian government, Dr. Htar Htar Lin and Dr. Soe Oo, are accused of returning COVID-19 funds to the United Nations. The post Myanmar Junta Charges Two Leading Medics With Corruption appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Young but Determined Female Medics in Myanmar Junta Jail Posted: 01 Dec 2021 02:38 AM PST The families of the female medics killed or captured in a junta raid in Sagaing Region talk to The Irrawaddy about the sacrifices the young women made. The post Young but Determined Female Medics in Myanmar Junta Jail appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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