Military council enacts Anti-Terrorism Law to control communications
Thanlwintimes Nay Pyi Taw, March (17) The military council enacted the Anti-Terrorism Act to intercept, cut, and restrict the communications of those who oppose it. On March 10, the Minister of…
March 2023
Vehicles weighing more than 3 tons prohibited from passing through Mawlamyine’s Ataran Bridge
Mawlamyine, March (17) The main pilar of the almost 25-year-old Ataran suspension bridge in Mawlam Myain, Mon State, has been damaged, restricting the passage of trucks weighing more than three…
26 political parties registered to run in junta election
Nay Pyi Taw, March (17) According to junta-run newspaper, from February 1 to March 15, 26 political parties have reportedly applied for party registration and establishment for the election to…
Yebyu Tonwship’s immigration office set on fire
Yebyu, March (17) The immigration office in Ga ward in Tanintharyi Region’s Yebyu Township was burned down, the locals told Than Lwin Times. Unknown armed men came to the Yephyu…
Actions will be taken against political parties registered at military
Mawlamyine, 17 March The National Unity Government issued a statement that actions will be taken against political parties registered at the junta regime as the registration is meant to support…
Autopsy shows civilians in southern Shan state were shot dead by machine guns
Pinloung, 17 March Autopsy results from the civilian bodies have shown that the junta troops used automatic machine guns in killing innocent people in Nam Nein village of Pinloung Township,…
23 political parties registered for junta election
Nay Pyi Taw, March (16) According to junta-run propaganda publications that were issued on the 15th of March, 23 parties have submitted applications for establishment and registration as political parties…
Domestic gold prices surge to 2.9 millions kyats
Mawlamyine, March (16) The price of domestic 24-karat or pure gold has risen to 2.9 million kyats per tical, with the rising global gold prices and price instability in the…
Junta uses social media as weapon
Yangon, March (16) The UN special envoys have warned that the military council is using social media as a weapon to suppress democracy and human rights activists. UN Special Rapporteur…
Miliary council hires Pakistani experts to repair combat aircraft
Mawlamyine, March (16) The military council has asked a technical team of the Pakistan Air Force for help in repairing combat aircraft, reported an Indian newspaper, The Economic Times, on…