Six months on from the coup, and the junta’s intensifying surveillance, harassment & detention of journalists is rapidly turning Myanmar into one of the region’s most dangerous places to be a journalist. #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar hrw.org/news/2021/07/2…

In a speech on Sunday, Myanmar’s top general effectively ruled out any return to democracy before 2023. Protesters said they would persevere. nyti.ms/3yjrTYH

If someone who stages a (hugely unpopular) military coup calls himself a "prime minister", and his regime a "caretaker government", will #ASEAN follow suit? We shall find out in the coming week. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/m…

DAILY UPDATE (07/08) 960 killed by this junta 7070 total arrested since coup 5512 currently detained/sentenced 1984 evading arrest warrant brief aappb.org/?p=16962 detained aappb.org/wp-content/upl… fatalities aappb.org/wp-content/upl… releases aappb.org/wp-content/upl…

33 years ago, the people of #Myanmar🇲🇲 joined the #8888Uprising to call for democracy and an end to military rule. Today, the struggle for peace and democracy continues. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

‘Myanmar army soldiers at the port started taunting Zaw Myo Myint... “I even begged them to spare him but they started beating him up as they asked for his name. Then, out of nowhere, they shot him in the head.”’ Life under military rule in #Myanmar. myanmar-now.org/en/news/drunk-…

Yet another horrific milestone in Myanmar: AAPP reports that more than 1,000 people have now been confirmed killed by junta forces. 5,736 are in detention. US Amb. DeLaurentis was right when he told the UNSC: "What are we waiting for? The longer we delay, the more people die."

Press Release 📣 More proof of Russian complicity in #Myanmar war crimes & crimes against humanity as Myanmar military joins Army Games. Myanmar military in events to hone skills to kill, incl. "sniper frontier" w/ #India #China #Malaysia & #Vietnam 👉🏽bit.ly/2WhiLWI

MORE #MYANMAR ARMY DEFECTORS Mizzima News says 36 soldiers in Magway fled with arms Other similar cases in recent days: - 15 defected in Bago - 25 defected in Tanintharyi So far, at least 1,500 soldiers have joined civil disobedient movement

Shame on #Australia gov! Instead of divesting taxpayer $$ from biz connected to criminal #Myanmar military, Oz gov is covering up by trying to shield the Future Fund from FoI laws, after disclosure to Australian Centre for International Justice of shares in Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd. A new low! The Guardian bit.ly/3gyFche

Replies from Credit Suisse & UBS to 📩 from International Assoc, Myanmar-Switzerland. Banks must take urgent action on investments linked to #Myanmar junta + its biz. Response from Credit Suisse is alarming, confusing their human rights responsibilities w/ sanctions compliance🤔

"With a record-breaking number of defections unmatched in nearly 6 decades & brewing discontent among the ranks against their superiors, Myanmar’s 300,000K+ -strong military is now at risk of splitting," say some former army officers who recently deserted. irrawaddy.com/news/burma/atr…

SAC-M finds it unfortunate that NUG was forced to react & call for people’s defensive war against the military junta, but understands the NUG & people’s frustration after 7 months of brutality by the junta & inaction by the int'l community. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Sep8Coup

We must keep an eye on Afghanistan, Guinea-Conakry, Nicaragua, Tunisia, Georgia, Ethiopia and so many other places. But we must not forget Myanmar and its suffering people. Thanks Radio Free Asia for continuing to shine a light. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

Under a deal brokered by the U.S. and China, the decision over Myanmar’s U.N. seat will be deferred until November. thediplomat.com/2021/09/diplom…

🇲🇲 #Myanmar: With over 1,000 dead, 8,000 detained & violations that may constitute war crimes & crimes against humanity, the situation in Myanmar can best be described one way: "It's a human rights catastrophe," says OHCHR's James Rodehaver. Full report: bit.ly/3ug8FlO

“More than 1120 people have been killed by security forces since the coup. Some 8000 civilians, including children, have been arrested and at least 120 have reportedly died in custody, their bodies showing clear signs of torture.” ⁦⁦amanda hodge⁩ theaustralian.com.au/world/myanmar-…

The Quad 🇦🇺🇮🇳🇯🇵🇺🇸 has a positive agenda for the Indo-Pacific. We are working together on #COVID vaccines, supply chains, cyber, critical tech & other key issues including climate to promote an open, secure & prosperous region.

DAILY UPDATE 25/09 1125 killed 8456 total arrested 6803 currently detained/sentenced 1989 evading arrest warrant brief aappb.org/?p=17845 detained aappb.org/wp-content/upl… sentenced aappb.org/wp-content/upl… fatalities aappb.org/wp-content/upl… releases aappb.org/wp-content/upl…

US, India, Japan, Australia "call for the end to violence in Myanmar, the release of all political detainees..engagement in constructive dialogue, and for the early restoration of democracy...& the urgent implementation of the ASEAN Five Point Consensus" whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…