Topic Archive

Former Yangon Finance Minister Sentenced by Myanmar Junta for Corruption 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

U Ye Min Oo received a 15-year sentence and still faces several other charges. 

Myanmar Unites in Demand to Spare Pro-Democracy Leaders

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Pro-democracy activists Ko Jimmy and Ko Phyo Zeya Thaw face the death sentence. The Irrawaddy joins the nation in demanding that they be allowed to live. 

Myanmar Junta Detains Over 40 Protesters in Yangon 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Anti-coup activists in the commercial capital face an increased risk of arrest as regime steps up its raids. 

Wife of Activist on Death Row Urges Intl’ Community to Save Her Husband

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Lawmaker Ko Phyo Zeya Thaw’s wife said: “I would like to urge the international community not to stand by and watch this happen.”

No Place to Call Home in the Junta’s Myanmar

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Books

By David Scott Mathieson

The military regime’s campaign of terror means more and more people are being driven from their homes.

Myanmar Junta Approves Death Sentences for Two Anti-Regime Activists

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Ko Phyo Zeya Thaw and Ko Jimmy face execution for leading armed resistance operations in Yangon. 

Myanmar Regime’s Witness Against Suu Kyi Spared Corruption Charges

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Yangon’s former chief minister, Phyo Min Thein, avoided prosecution because he testified against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar Military Rulers' Excellent Works

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

An analysis of Myanmar’s military leaders shows what they have in common: they all kill civilians, steal Myanmar’s assets and invest heavily in glitzy religious monuments.  

Myanmar Civilian Government to Sell Off More Junta Property

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

NUG finance minister U Tin Tun Naing reveals more plans to generate income, including putting 60 military-owned properties in Yangon on sale.

Secret History of Myanmar Junta Chief’s Inya Mansion

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Burma

By Agga Aung

Min Aung Hlaing’s acquisition of the exclusive Yangon residence at 14 Inya Road reveals his greed and corruption.

Myanmar Fuel Importers Blame Shortages on Junta Dollar Controls

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Fuel importers say they are struggling to ensure supplies because of the regime’s restrictions on foreign exchange.

Myanmar Junta Tightens Security in Commercial Capital Yangon

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Residents report increased patrols and searches by security forces, who appear to be mounting an operation to wipe out resistance activity in the city.

Sale of Myanmar Coup Leader’s Mansion Raises US$2 Million in Three Days

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The civilian National Unity Government is selling shares in property owned or controlled by junta leaders to raise funds for the fight against the regime.  

Myanmar Regime Detains Child Relatives of Student Protester 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

A 12-year-old and a 14-year-old were among the seven family members of wanted student activist Ko Nyan Win Htet taken hostage in Yangon. 

Fear Rising Among Myanmar Military Elite 

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Guest Column

By Zaw Tuseng

With the majority of the population united in their opposition to dictatorship and ever-increasing armed resistance, tensions are rising within military circles.