Although we check every 15 mins in case it hits 1.5k, our March issue is stuck at 1,460 downloads which is almost 10% up from February. Still, it’s much more than we initially targeted. While such data gives us joy and motivation to try better, we pray this is only temporary task. We want to … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs Magazine (April Issue)

Not a day goes by without a protest against the illegal coup in Myanmar. People have not taken a day off even the day reaches 89 under the illegal coup. Yangon youth striked again today under the heavy rain and deafening thunders. Many Yangon townships strategized in flashmob as seen in Latha, Sanchaung, South Dagon, … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs – Day 89

We woke up to more explosive news this morning. Around 3am today, military airbase in Magway region was attacked with a missile, killing six terrorists and injuring at least ten in the process according to an article in Myanmar Now. Shortly after the incident, junta forces were deployed in various locations in the city to … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs – Day 88

Everyday, we are amazed to see the ongoing protests all over the country. Anti-coup marching strikes, motorbike rallies, protests to education boycott under the military regime, and support rallies for the National Unity Government also took place across the country. These protests clearly indicate that the public is still rejecting the coup staged three months … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs – Day 87

A few months ago, many of us in the urban areas do not really know or care much about fightings between ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) and Myanmar military in ethnic and border areas. Three months into the coup, we monitor such news very closely on daily basis. This morning around 5am, Karen National Union (KNU)’s … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs – Day 86

Day 85 under the illegitimate coup: The General Strike Committee of Nationalities (GSCN) issued a condemnation statement on ASEAN leaders’ “Five-Point Consensus”. Under the ‘Five-Point Consensus’, ASEAN calls for ‘immediate cessation of violence’ by all parties concerned, and a ‘constructive dialogue’ which did not reflect the voices of Myanmar people. In response to that, the … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs – Day 85

As soon as ASEAN Summit ended with a consensus on 5 points last night, Dr Sasa issued a statement that National Unity Government (NUG) welcomed the initiative by calling it “encouraging news” and urged the neighboring leaders to follow up on the decision. Netizens found Dr Sasa’s statement a little too optimistic as we all … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs – Day 84

It is the day of the overly hyped-up and much-anticipated ASEAN Summit taking place in Jakarta with leaders and representatives of ASEAN coming all together to discuss about Myanmar, including the civilians-killer in chief, Senior General of Myanmar’s terrorist military, Min Aung Hlaing. The media reported that ASEAN leaders have reached a consensus on 5 … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs – Day 83

This morning around 7 am, a clash broke out between Karen National Union (KNU) and terrorist army near Kyaik Kaw Village of Thaton District as terrorist soldiers tried to attack civilians who were marching across the area in support of National Unity Government (NUG) under KNU’s protection. Two soldiers from military side were killed in … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs – Day 82

Last night around 8pm, residents near the notorious Insein prison said that they heard an explosion sound from the prison compound. Again, around 9pm, another explosion blasted in the residence of U Thein Nyunt, one of the State Administration Council (SAC) members, in Thingangyun Township. And today, three bombs exploded consecutively near the clock tower … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs – Day 81