Myanmar has the highest absolute number of journalists imprisoned in 2021 and by the look of it, it’s also the highest in terms of per capita. The number 26 is likely a conservative estimate as many citizen journalists were also unlawfully imprisoned.
Military truck rams anti-coup protesters in Yangon. Witnesses told RFA that five people were killed and three injured. Video of the incident went viral on social media in Myanmar.
A day after 2 anti #Myanmar army protesters were reportedly punched by security guards in Myanmar Plaza, people boycotted the mall
I edited the photos from @Khithitofficial to mask the merchants — my intention is to show emptiness
Latest update is more 160 homes have been destroyed in #Myanmar#Thantlang#Chin state after #military launched heavy attacks on town Oct 29. Homes left burning as many had fled & unable to douse flames. ICYMI below warning of looming humanitarian crisis #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Fitting that @Times’ #TIME100 most influential features 3 women of #Myanmar background: @ei_deputy & #EstherZeNawBamvo - 2 freedom fighters giving all they’ve got to ensure a future for girls in Myanmar to be like NASA’s latest innovator #MiMiAung! https://t.co/5JwejeZ31P
#women
Many inside Myanmar do not describe this as a civil war - rather a “people’s defensive war” against a brutal and repressive regime. With little to no help from international powers what choice do they have?
Stay strong Myanmar.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
I welcome @DominicRaab's announcement of UK sanctions against Tay Za, as well as his network of companies, for providing financial support and arms to the military junta that help enable its brutal violence against the people of Burma. https://t.co/pbPebtsqS1
"Ending Impunity in Myanmar" report by Fortify Rights lauch today!
Speaking as the Minister of Human Rights, I stated that, ee will actively seek justice and accountability for all crimes committed by the military against all people of Myanmar including Rohingya.
Poignant artwork in Myanmar pays tribute to five youths who jumped to their likely deaths rather than be captured by junta forces #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Scared to get on to facebook these days with a lot of sad news filled on the news feed due to COVID-19 wide spread infections. 😢🙏
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.@NUGMyanmar sends plea to @UN and international community, appealing for humanitarian aid for people of #Myanmar
Country dealing with third and most serious and deadly wave of #COVID19
Anecdotally, death toll is some 500-700 a day in #Yangon alone
“We can’t breathe between coup and Covid.”
The situation in Myanmar is dire. Today I spoke to a doctor in Mandalay. She says oxygen has become near impossible to source, two of her colleagues have died and so many are in need of urgent help.
#COVID19#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Hearing anecdotal accounts suggesting #Myanmar is in the throes of a deadly COVID outbreak. Absolutely heartbreaking. With zero trust in the junta, urgent action needed before this worsens. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar https://t.co/5x8Z86YRSA