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Staring March 17, the country no longer has a single independent newspaper in publication.
Myanmar becomes a nation without newspapers
The closure of Myanmar’s last independent newspaper marks a new milestone in the country’s political descent
Mar 18, 2021
Lin Htet told his father he was only picking up trash at the protest on Thursday so his parents wouldn’t worry
‘Son, don’t go’ - father’s last words to 19-year-old protester killed by junta  
The family has been unable to bury Lin Htet because the military has refused to return his body
Mar 13, 2021
Aung Paing Oo died on March 13 after being shot in the head by the junta’s armed forces on March 12 (Supplied)
Junta soldiers kill protester, raid NLD officials’ homes in Hlaing Township 
During the violent nighttime crackdown, eyewitnesses saw protesters shot and buildings raided by hundreds of armed troops
Mar 13, 2021
Nationwide protests against the coup have been responded with murders, torture and mass arrests by the military regime. (Myanmar Now)
For some the nightmare has returned, but for ethnic people the nightmare never stopped
But just as our nightmare did not start with the coup, neither did our struggle.
Mar 13, 2021
The coup regime’s forces arrived in Twante and began shooting people in the streets (Supplied) 
Two killed, nine injured as coup regime’s forces attack protesters in Twante
One man was shot into the head and another in the chest, while five injured people have been taken by soldiers
Mar 13, 2021
A man from Paung Te reveals injuries he suffered after being beaten by security forces during an interrogation on March 12
Security forces beat, arrest people for holding vigil in Bago Region
Seven people were abused by armed personnel following the candlelit ceremony.
Mar 13, 2021
Leaders of NCA-signatory ethnic armed organizations hold a virtual meeting on March 11.
NCA-signatory EAOs discuss how to prevent further bloodshed by regime
The ethnic armed organizations are ‘trying to find ways to immediately stop the [junta’s] shootings, beatings and killings’ of protesters.
Mar 12, 2021
Soldiers from the 33rd LID are seen arresting protesters during the crackdown in Mandalay in February. (Myanmar Now)
At least 12 killed as junta continues bid to terrorize Myanmar’s population into submission
The highest death toll was in Myaing in Magway region, where until Thursday police had refrained from shooting protesters
Mar 12, 2021
Around 40 people, including Saypu Sayadaw and two other monks, were taken into custody in Mogok on Thursday as security forces moved to end massive protests in the town.
Monk arrested in Mogok crackdown forced to disrobe, charged under 505b
Yaypu Sayadaw is one of around 20 people still being held after a day of massive protests in the town
Mar 12, 2021
Kachin Independence Army (KIA) cadets follow drills at a training school in the Burmese town of Laiza, on the border with China. (Photo: Paul Vrieze)
Military clashes with KIA after ambush in Kachin state
The military has used fighter jets to respond to the KIA attack, a spokesperson for the ethnic Kachin armed group said
Mar 12, 2021
37 journalists have been arrested in the country since the military seized power on February 1
Trial begins for six arrested reporters
The six reporters, arrested while covering anti-coup protests in Yangon, have been charged with incitement
Mar 12, 2021
A relative of Kyaw Zin Latt shows where he was shot in the chest and killed by soldiers early Friday morning.
Volunteer night guard shot dead by military
At least five other people were injured when soldiers opened fire in a residential area in Yangon at around 1am on Friday
Mar 12, 2021
Win Aung Nyein, the principal of the high school in Htangaing village, was taken into custody by security forces on Thursday.
Security forces inspect civilians’ phones, make arrests in Magwe Region
A high school principal and two labourers are arrested at the entrance to Minhla town for alleged involvement in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Mar 12, 2021

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