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• Myanmar Junta’s Police Law Dangerous if Abused: Analyst
• ‘We Will Remember Who Stood With Us,’ Says Myanmar Shadow Govt’s Foreign Minister
• Myanmar’s Junta Seizes More Than 547 Properties of Anti-Regime Activists 
• China Will Face Rejection From Myanmar People for Working With Junta: Shadow Govt
• Myanmar Junta’s Jade Mining Ban Targets Resistance Funding, KIA Says
• Resistance in Myanmar’s Demoso Claims It Killed 350 Junta Troops in Jan-March
• One Killed, Five Injured as Myanmar Junta Quells Prison Protest
• UN Envoy on Myanmar Calls on ASEAN to Engage ‘All Voices’
• Vehicles Burn on Road to Thai Border After Resistance Clashes with Myanmar Junta
• Chinese Foreign Minister Reiterates Support for Junta in Talks With Myanmar Counterpart
• Ten Alleged Yangon Activists Jailed Over Bomb Attacks on Myanmar Junta
• Shan Armed Group Refuses Myanmar Junta Request to Withdraw Troops 
• Military-Linked Myanmar Beer’s Sales Tumble Amid Boycott

Myanmar Junta’s Police Law Dangerous if Abused: Analyst Posted: 05 Apr 2022 05:50 AM PDT Legal advisor U Khin Maung Myint says the new law will heavily overstretch the police.  The post Myanmar Junta's Police Law Dangerous if Abused: Analyst appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

‘We Will Remember Who Stood With Us,’ Says Myanmar Shadow Govt’s Foreign Minister Posted: 05 Apr 2022 04:52 AM PDT The National Unity Govt is taking note of which of Myanmar's neighbors support the people, and their stances will shape relations after the revolution succeeds, she says. The post 'We Will Remember Who Stood With Us,' Says Myanmar Shadow Govt's Foreign Minister appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Junta Seizes More Than 547 Properties of Anti-Regime Activists  Posted: 05 Apr 2022 04:31 AM PDT The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners says 90 percent of the seizures have occurred since the NUG declared war on the regime last September.   The post Myanmar's Junta Seizes More Than 547 Properties of Anti-Regime Activists  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

China Will Face Rejection From Myanmar People for Working With Junta: Shadow Govt Posted: 05 Apr 2022 03:46 AM PDT Will the Chinese foreign minister's affirmation of Beijing's support for the regime see the resurgence of anti-China activities in Myanmar? Yes! The post China Will Face Rejection From Myanmar People for Working With Junta: Shadow Govt appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta’s Jade Mining Ban Targets Resistance Funding, KIA Says Posted: 05 Apr 2022 02:02 AM PDT The ethnic army, which supports anti-junta fighters, believes the ban aims to cut off its mining taxes; it says it will wait and see how miners react before responding. The post Myanmar Junta's Jade Mining Ban Targets Resistance Funding, KIA Says appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Resistance in Myanmar’s Demoso Claims It Killed 350 Junta Troops in Jan-March Posted: 04 Apr 2022 05:44 AM PDT One of the major towns in Kayah State has seen intense clashes and repeated atrocities by junta forces against civilian targets. The post Resistance in Myanmar's Demoso Claims It Killed 350 Junta Troops in Jan-March appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

One Killed, Five Injured as Myanmar Junta Quells Prison Protest Posted: 04 Apr 2022 05:29 AM PDT Inmates at Monywa Prison in Sagaing Region have reportedly faced a brutal crackdown after protesting against their treatment.  The post One Killed, Five Injured as Myanmar Junta Quells Prison Protest appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UN Envoy on Myanmar Calls on ASEAN to Engage ‘All Voices’ Posted: 04 Apr 2022 04:29 AM PDT In a meeting with ASEAN envoy Prak Sokhonn and current chair Hun Sen of Cambodia, Noeleen Heyzer said 'results on the ground were urgently needed'. The post UN Envoy on Myanmar Calls on ASEAN to Engage 'All Voices' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Vehicles Burn on Road to Thai Border After Resistance Clashes with Myanmar Junta Posted: 04 Apr 2022 04:26 AM PDT The Karen National Liberation Army is attacking regime reinforcements heading towards Myawaddy.  The post Vehicles Burn on Road to Thai Border After Resistance Clashes with Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Chinese Foreign Minister Reiterates Support for Junta in Talks With Myanmar Counterpart Posted: 04 Apr 2022 03:51 AM PDT Meeting with Wunna Maung Lwin in China, Wang Yi urged the regime to implement Beijing's projects in its southern neighbor. The post Chinese Foreign Minister Reiterates Support for Junta in Talks With Myanmar Counterpart appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ten Alleged Yangon Activists Jailed Over Bomb Attacks on Myanmar Junta Posted: 04 Apr 2022 03:34 AM PDT The alleged regime opponents were seized after an apparent tipoff in April last year.  The post Ten Alleged Yangon Activists Jailed Over Bomb Attacks on Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Shan Armed Group Refuses Myanmar Junta Request to Withdraw Troops  Posted: 04 Apr 2022 02:32 AM PDT The Shan State Progress Party says it wants to avoid conflict with the regime, which is already fighting on numerous fronts. The post Shan Armed Group Refuses Myanmar Junta Request to Withdraw Troops  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Military-Linked Myanmar Beer’s Sales Tumble Amid Boycott Posted: 03 Apr 2022 09:40 PM PDT Heineken, Carslberg and Chang see an opportunity as products made by military-run Myanmar Brewery are shunned by consumers opposed to last year's coup. The post Military-Linked Myanmar Beer's Sales Tumble Amid Boycott appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Junta Watch: Police to Face Front-Line Duty; Slain Informers ‘Honored’, and More
• The World Responsible for Myanmar Becoming Failed State: NUG Minister 
• Myanmar Military Tribunal Sentences Eight More Youths to Death
• Myanmar Shadow Govt, EAOs and Regime Attend Kokang Army Founder’s Funeral 
• An Open Letter From a Striking Myanmar Military Officer

Junta Watch: Police to Face Front-Line Duty; Slain Informers ‘Honored’, and More Posted: 01 Apr 2022 08:41 PM PDT Also this week, the coup boss was praised as a savior and said there would be no vote until 'terrorists' are wiped out, and the generals paid respects to their elders.   The post Junta Watch: Police to Face Front-Line Duty; Slain Informers 'Honored', and More appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The World Responsible for Myanmar Becoming Failed State: NUG Minister  Posted: 01 Apr 2022 07:09 AM PDT The National Unity Government's foreign minister Daw Zin Mar Aung tells The Irrawaddy the revolution is going to win and other countries should back the winning side.  The post The World Responsible for Myanmar Becoming Failed State: NUG Minister  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Tribunal Sentences Eight More Youths to Death Posted: 01 Apr 2022 05:16 AM PDT They were accused of killing an informant and attacking regime targets in Yangon; more than 110 people have been condemned to die by junta courts. The post Myanmar Military Tribunal Sentences Eight More Youths to Death appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Shadow Govt, EAOs and Regime Attend Kokang Army Founder’s Funeral  Posted: 01 Apr 2022 04:19 AM PDT Representatives from China and powerful armed groups attended the funeral for Peng Jiasheng, who established a gambling and drugs hub along the Chinese border.   The post Myanmar Shadow Govt, EAOs and Regime Attend Kokang Army Founder's Funeral  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

An Open Letter From a Striking Myanmar Military Officer Posted: 01 Apr 2022 01:29 AM PDT An army major who quit to join the Civil Disobedience Movement urges his former comrades to defect: 'No military can protect you against the hatred of the people.' The post An Open Letter From a Striking Myanmar Military Officer appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Property Demand Booms in Myanmar’s Capital as Wealthy Seek Safety
• Ex-Bodyguard of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Given Two More Years in Prison
• Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Back in Court After Spell in Quarantine
• US Expert Says Focusing on Regime Defections a Good Strategy for Myanmar’s Revolution
• Nothing New About Myanmar Junta Chief’s Cruelty 
• Myanmar Junta Convoy Under Repeated Attack in Chin State
• US, Singapore Leaders Urge Myanmar Junta to Free Political Detainees
• Remembering Myanmar’s Fallen Heroes

Property Demand Booms in Myanmar’s Capital as Wealthy Seek Safety Posted: 31 Mar 2022 05:34 AM PDT Regular power supplies and a lack of junta raids have led to a triple in demand for homes in some areas of Naypyitaw. The post Property Demand Booms in Myanmar's Capital as Wealthy Seek Safety appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ex-Bodyguard of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Given Two More Years in Prison Posted: 31 Mar 2022 04:58 AM PDT A junta court sentenced police officer Cherry Htet for incitement, adding to an earlier three-year term for social media posts in support of the detained State Counselor. The post Ex-Bodyguard of Myanmar's Suu Kyi Given Two More Years in Prison appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Back in Court After Spell in Quarantine Posted: 31 Mar 2022 04:21 AM PDT The detained State Counselor missed several court appearances recently due to being quarantined after people living with her tested positive for COVID-19. The post Myanmar's Suu Kyi Back in Court After Spell in Quarantine appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

US Expert Says Focusing on Regime Defections a Good Strategy for Myanmar’s Revolution Posted: 31 Mar 2022 02:13 AM PDT In an interview with The Irrawaddy, Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd also said the Myanmar resistance could learn some lessons from Ukraine's effort to rally international support. The post US Expert Says Focusing on Regime Defections a Good Strategy for Myanmar's Revolution appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Nothing New About Myanmar Junta Chief’s Cruelty  Posted: 30 Mar 2022 04:51 AM PDT Min Aung Hlaing began exploiting his power even as a junior officer so no one should be surprised by his behavior as a military dictator, argues Paw Htun.   The post Nothing New About Myanmar Junta Chief's Cruelty  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Convoy Under Repeated Attack in Chin State Posted: 30 Mar 2022 01:52 AM PDT Around 80 regime vehicles are heading to Matupi but have only reached Mindat after suffering heavy casualties, according to the Chinland Defense Force.  The post Myanmar Junta Convoy Under Repeated Attack in Chin State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

US, Singapore Leaders Urge Myanmar Junta to Free Political Detainees Posted: 29 Mar 2022 11:59 PM PDT In talks in Washington, President Biden and Prime Minister Lee also called on the regime to end violence against civilians, allow access to aid and restore democracy. The post US, Singapore Leaders Urge Myanmar Junta to Free Political Detainees appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Remembering Myanmar’s Fallen Heroes Posted: 29 Mar 2022 10:41 PM PDT The Irrawaddy revisits an article from March last year honoring some of the more than 500 peaceful protesters killed by the junta during the first month after it seized power. The post Remembering Myanmar's Fallen Heroes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• The Day Civilians Took Office in Myanmar After 53 Years of Military Rule
• In Solidarity with Coup Leader, Myanmar Ex-Generals Appear at Armed Forces Day Event
• Myanmar Junta Helicopter Crashes in Chin State
• Myanmar Junta Enacts Law Allowing It to Deploy Police to Front Lines
• Myanmar Junta Tortures Civilians to Death in Magwe
• Karen Ethnic Armed Group Tells Myanmar Govt Employees in Its Area to Quit 
• Airstrikes Continue After Myanmar Junta Suffers Heavy Losses
• Public to Boycott Myanmar Junta’s New Year Water Festival
• Myanmar Junta Chief’s Demands for Unity Expose Rifts: Observers 
• Myanmar Junta Takes Cautious Steps With ASEAN on International Aid Access
• Myanmar Rights Groups Urge Red Cross Probe of Junta Violence Against Political Prisoners

The Day Civilians Took Office in Myanmar After 53 Years of Military Rule Posted: 29 Mar 2022 05:19 PM PDT A civilian was sworn in as president on March 30, 2016, in what turned out to be a brief interruption from military rule.  The post The Day Civilians Took Office in Myanmar After 53 Years of Military Rule appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

In Solidarity with Coup Leader, Myanmar Ex-Generals Appear at Armed Forces Day Event Posted: 29 Mar 2022 05:20 AM PDT By appearing with Min Aung Hlaing, the former generals showed they were insincere when they supposedly endorsed a transition to democracy under the previous regime.   The post In Solidarity with Coup Leader, Myanmar Ex-Generals Appear at Armed Forces Day Event appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Helicopter Crashes in Chin State Posted: 29 Mar 2022 05:06 AM PDT It is the third crash since June for Myanmar's air force, which is known for frequent deadly crashes due to its largely outdated fleet. The post Myanmar Junta Helicopter Crashes in Chin State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Enacts Law Allowing It to Deploy Police to Front Lines Posted: 29 Mar 2022 02:18 AM PDT Observers say the new police law exposes the military's lack of manpower amid mounting casualties and defections.  The post Myanmar Junta Enacts Law Allowing It to Deploy Police to Front Lines appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Tortures Civilians to Death in Magwe Posted: 29 Mar 2022 01:45 AM PDT Heavy fighting is being reported in Gangaw Township as regime forces continue to suffer heavy losses.  The post Myanmar Junta Tortures Civilians to Death in Magwe appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Karen Ethnic Armed Group Tells Myanmar Govt Employees in Its Area to Quit  Posted: 28 Mar 2022 10:48 PM PDT The KNU told The Irrawaddy in an interview that the junta's administration, as well as its troops, must be targeted if the regime is to be brought down. The post Karen Ethnic Armed Group Tells Myanmar Govt Employees in Its Area to Quit  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Airstrikes Continue After Myanmar Junta Suffers Heavy Losses Posted: 28 Mar 2022 05:57 AM PDT The Karen National Liberation Army in Myawaddy Township, Karen State, is reporting repeated junta airstrikes after successful attacks on regime forces.  The post Airstrikes Continue After Myanmar Junta Suffers Heavy Losses appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Public to Boycott Myanmar Junta’s New Year Water Festival Posted: 28 Mar 2022 05:07 AM PDT The regime wants to show life has returned to normal under military rule but few people might attend parties to mark new year.  The post Public to Boycott Myanmar Junta’s New Year Water Festival appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Chief’s Demands for Unity Expose Rifts: Observers  Posted: 28 Mar 2022 04:57 AM PDT Min Aung Hlaing used his Armed Forces Day speech to demand loyalty while vowing to crush all opponents.  The post Myanmar Junta Chief's Demands for Unity Expose Rifts: Observers  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Takes Cautious Steps With ASEAN on International Aid Access Posted: 28 Mar 2022 04:20 AM PDT Much-needed humanitarian assistance is still not reaching the almost half a million people in the country displaced by fighting. The post Myanmar Junta Takes Cautious Steps With ASEAN on International Aid Access appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Rights Groups Urge Red Cross Probe of Junta Violence Against Political Prisoners Posted: 28 Mar 2022 03:17 AM PDT Local rights organizations call on Red Cross to investigate widespread human rights violations in the country's jails and the use of sexual violence against LGBTIQ prisoners. The post Myanmar Rights Groups Urge Red Cross Probe of Junta Violence Against Political Prisoners appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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