Veteran journalist Bertil Lintner talks to The Irrawaddy about China’s goals in Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s future role and how the military might be defeated.
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Junta Watch: Military Bends Rules to Fill Ranks; Loyal Monk Promoted, and More
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More than 7,000 civilians have fled regime arson raids in Yinmabin Township, a resistance stronghold.
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Most of the victims were in Shwebo Township for medical training, according to the Generation Z Special Task Force.
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Tom Andrews highlighted the junta’s violence against children and how five million kids in Myanmar are in urgent need of humanitarian aid.
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Online videos show Karen resistance fighters boasting about their easy victory over regime troops.
Myanmar Regime Sorry for Junta Jet Intrusion into Thai Airspace
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The incursion happened one day after a meeting between the coup leader and a Thai military delegation to discuss border stability.
Why China Is Comfortable With Myanmar’s Military Rulers
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Beijing appears to believe the regime still offers the best guarantee of security for its interests in Myanmar, but the threat posed by resistance forces is growing.
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Why China Is Comfortable With Myanmar’s Military Rulers
Beijing appears to believe the regime still offers the best guarantee of security for its interests in Myanmar, but the threat posed by resistance forces is growing.
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Thailand’s Special Envoy Risks Becoming a Tool of Myanmar Junta
Pornpimol Kanchanalak should recall the history of bilateral ties before putting too much stock in a ‘special relationship’ between Bangkok and the
Can Aung San Suu Kyi Survive Myanmar Junta’s Latest Attack?
By moving her to prison, the generals believe they have finally gotten rid of the 77-year-old forever.
Myanmar’s Neighbors Must Refuse to Engage With the Military Regime
If the international community places concerted pressure on the junta and isolates it completely, the military will be forced to make concessions.
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Junta Watch: Military Bends Rules to Fill Ranks; Loyal Monk Promoted, and More
Thousands Flee Myanmar Junta Raids in Sagaing Region
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