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Tuesday, 18 July
23:16
Political Prisoners in Constant Fear of Torture and Murder The Irrawaddy
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners
says 37 inmates have gone missing since June 27, claiming it
suggests the junta is dismantling.
21:57
Kayah Civilians Trapped After Myanmar Junta Seizes Town The Irrawaddy
An estimated 500 civilians are reported to have
been trapped in Ywar Thit town, Bawlakhe Township, since regime
troops blocked off the town on June 27.
20:09
Coordinated Attacks Deal Heavy Blow to Myanmar Junta Troops in Karen State The Irrawaddy
Three resistance groups joined forces with the
Karen National Unions armed wing to target a junta outpost, troops
and offices in six days of attacks.
19:24
Myanmar Juntas Timber Enterprise Eyeing Secret Bank Accounts to Bypass Sanctions The Irrawaddy
Regime seeking backdoor to international trade and
much-needed revenue after US restricts financial access.
16:55
Myanmar Junta Air Strike Injures Civilian, Destroys Nine Homes in Sagaing The Irrawaddy
Thousands of residents of Ta Kan Thar and other
villages in Shwebo Township have been forced to flee since Mondays
air strike, which followed raids by ground troops.
15:39
Thwarted Thai PM Candidate Chases Support for Next Vote The Irrawaddy
Pita Limjaroenrat said the eight-party coalition
supporting him had agreed to renominate him for a second vote
Wednesday.
Monday, 17 July
22:25
Ex-Generals Gather at Naypyitaw Buddha to Support Myanmar Junta Chief The Irrawaddy
Min Aung Hlaings giant marble Maravijaya Buddha in
the capital is due to be consecrated on August 1.
22:11
Alarm Rising Over Abduction of Myanmar Activist and Her Family in Malaysia The Irrawaddy
Rights group urges Malaysia to prioritize the
investigation of the family's July 4 abduction, saying they are at
grave risk.
21:46
Myanmar Junta Condemns ASEAN for Ignoring Peaceful Efforts to Restore Democracy The Irrawaddy
Regime retaliates after ASEAN foreign ministers
release statement calling for end to atrocities being committed
mainly by the junta's military.
21:38
Myanmar Juntas Kachin State Offensive: Why and Whats Next? The Irrawaddy
A Kachin Independence Army spokesman and a
political analyst say the regime is seeking to quell resistance and
regain control of trade routes to China.
21:00
Sagaing Market Bombs Injure Eight Civilians The Irrawaddy
Two bombs injured eight civilians, including two
chldren, in Shwebo town, with pro-junta sources blaming resistance
groups.
19:15
Myanmar Junta Blamed for Shooting Down Nationwide Peace Talks With Ethnic Armed Groups The Irrawaddy
Karen National Union chairman says the junta has no
interest in creating a peaceful and democratic federal union.
17:00
Civilian Killed, 15,000 Flee as Myanmar Junta Forces Raid Sagaing Villages The Irrawaddy
Military forces shelled civilian targets including
a school sheltering IDPs and looted villages during the raids in
Khin-U Township.
15:56
Thai Elections Without Democracy The Irrawaddy
As Pita Limjaroenrats case shows, Thai elections
are a smokescreen; the military, monarchy, judiciary and
bureaucracy continue to call the shots.
14:12
Broken Tooth: The Face of Chinese Investment in Myanmar The Irrawaddy
The spread of enterprises run by Macau triad boss
Wan Kuok Koi and his associates in Myanmar is illustrative of the
criminalization of the country under the junta.