September took away several innocent lives, and the world continued to watch the horror show in silence. Our own folks have been disheartened and losing sleep over these atrocities of the junta. Yet, those responsible will hardly lose appetite or show remorse after killing thousands of people including innocent children in their own classrooms. We … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs (September 2022)

Folks, another week of daily updates from our team coming to you.  Internal Politics USDP to elect a new leadership in its third convention in October A USDP insider source told Myanmar Now that the military proxy party the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) plans to hold a three-day convention on October 4 in … Continue reading Weekly Update: 033

Internal Politics Wai Moe Naing faced further treason charge Daw Moe Sandar Kyu, mother of detained youth activist Wai Moe Naing, told Myanmar Now that her son received additional charges under Section 122 of Penal Code, high treason. Prior to this charge, the 26-year-old had already received 10 years of imprisonment under incitement, and association … Continue reading Weekly Update: 032

Folks, read our weekly recap between September 4 - 11 below: Internal Affairs NUG working to establish own central bank with digital currency NUG’s Minister for Planning, Finance and Investment U Tin Tun Naing told Bloomberg media that the civilian-elected government has been working to establish a central bank with digital currency. As for the … Continue reading Weekly Update: 031

Internal Politics DASSK and U Win Myint received three more years of jail-time  On September 2, junta-controlled court in Naypyidaw Detention Center came to a verdict that the state counselor and the president were guilty of committing electoral fraud in the 2020 election, and imprisoned three years of jail-time by accusing them of violating Section … Continue reading Weekly Update: 030

As if he were a spoiled brat who can’t be disciplined by the adults, the coup leader seems to enjoy destroying everything that comes within his reach. We have faced similar disasters many times since February last year. But this time, it feels real that the country may hit rock bottom soon. If that eventually … Continue reading Freedom Memoirs (August 2022)

Folks, it’s time for another week of life under the military regime. From Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day, Aung San family dispute over their famous residence to a fresh round of UK sanctions, read all about it here. Internal Politics Comrades inside Insein Prison request non-military products  Khit Thit media reported on August 27 that political … Continue reading Weekly Update: 029

Folks, another week, another update from us. Read all about what's happening in Myanmar.  Internal Politics DASSK faced more jail time with a new corruption charge On August 15, the junta-court sentenced the detained leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi with four more corruption charges with six years jail time in addition to the existing … Continue reading Weekly Update: 028

Folks, this week marked the anniversary of the 8888 Uprising, and the 8888 Umbrellas attracted the attention of the world. Meanwhile inside the country, the people struggled with the price hike of imported goods after the regime-controlled Central Bank increased the USD rate. Read all about it in our weekly update. Internal Politics The 8888 … Continue reading Weekly Update: 027

Internal Politics·        Junta extends state of emergency, vows to hold electionOn August 1, junta Min Aung Hlaing gave a televised speech, extending the state of emergency for another six months. State of emergency was declared on the day of coup for one year, then extended in January 2022, for the second time, now this time … Continue reading Weekly Update: 026