Myanmar Protesters and Interviewees Remain in Detention After Speaking to CNN
Myanmar Protesters and Interviewees Remain in Detention After Speaking to CNN
Three females detained after interviews with CNN s reporter at Mingaladon Market. From left Ma Nay Zar Chi Shine, Ma Yin Thet Tin and Ma Phoo Mon Kyaw.
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By The Irrawaddy 4 April 2021
At least nine civilians and anti-regime protesters in Yangon who spoke to CNN on Friday remain in detention, although the junta told the US broadcaster that they had been released.
CNN reported on Saturday that Myanmar’s military authorities said they had been released but at least four women and a man remain in the Shwepyithar interrogation center, according to sources.
Myanmar’s 10 Peace Signatories Back Elected Govt
Myanmar’s 10 Peace Signatories Back Elected Govt
Regime soldiers, police and thugs beat and kick anti-regime protesters in Monywa, Sagaing Region, in February. / CJ
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By The Irrawaddy 4 April 2021
The 10 ethnic armed organizations’ Peace Process Steering Team (PPST) has given its unwavering support to Myanmar’s striking civil servants and the ousted government’s Federal Democracy Charter and the abolition of the military-drafted 2008 Constitution.
The group also urged the regime’s governing body, the State Administrative Council, to stop arbitrary killings and detentions and release all detained leaders.
By Sunday at least 557 people, including children and bystanders, have been killed by soldiers and police across Myanmar.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Appoints Six More Defense Lawyers
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Appoints Six More Defense Lawyers
Anti-regime protesters in Ayeyarwady Region call for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in February. / The Irrawaddy
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By The Irrawaddy 1 April 2021
Naypyitaw An eight-member legal team will defend Myanmar’s State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi against charges brought since the February 1 coup.
Dekkhinathiri Township Court in Naypyitaw heard Daw Aung San Suu Kyi via videoconferencing on Thursday and she accepted six more lawyers to defend her.
Lawyers Daw Min Min Soe and U Yu Ya Chit were granted power of attorney to defend Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at the previous court hearing.
Chinese Troops Gather on Myanmar’s Border to ‘Protect Pipelines’
Chinese Troops Gather on Myanmar’s Border to ‘Protect Pipelines’
The towns of Muse, Myanmar (foreground) and Ruili, China (background), as seen from Muse in Shan State. / Zaw Zaw / The Irrawaddy
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By The Irrawaddy 1 April 2021
Several sources on the Chinese border reported that troops were gathering in Jiegao, opposite the Shan State border town of Muse.
Many Chinese soldiers and military trucks have arrived at the border in previous days.
Sources from ethnic armed groups said China was sending a warning signal to Myanmar.
TVBS News in Taiwan reported that Chinese troops are there to protect the natural gas pipeline without suggesting how.