The Irrawaddy charts how the February coup has economically devastated the country in just over three months.
Civilian resistance forces ambushed a military convoy and killed three junta soldiers.
The monument honored the 1988 pro-democracy uprising and stood in a public park.
In a sea of violence, they stepped out of their homes and put their lives at risk for what they wanted: democracy and their right to a bright future.
Three DVB reporters and two associates held in Thailand for illegal entry would face certain persecution if returned to Myanmar, CPJ and FCCT say.
About 23 villagers, including 14 members of the civilian resistance force, were arrested Monday in Kani Township.
The civilian accomplices who tell the junta when and where to arrest protesters are part of a long tradition of treachery in the country.
Daw Moe Hsan Suu Kyi was among several Rakhine National League for Democracy members seized over the weekend.
Regime accuses the political and armed resistance organizations of incitement; those guilty of affiliation with them face 10 years to life in prison.
Informants led junta forces to three houses in Hpakant, whose residents were then detained.
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