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Myanmar Junta Threatens to Downgrade Australia Ties Over Snub

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Burma

By AFP

The regime said it would mirror Australia’s decision to replace its ambassador to Myanmar with a chargé d’affaires.

Secret History of Myanmar Junta Chief’s Inya Mansion

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Burma

By Agga Aung

Min Aung Hlaing’s acquisition of the exclusive Yangon residence at 14 Inya Road reveals his greed and corruption.

Military-Owned Corporation Fails to Pay Dividends to Myanmar Troops 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Myanma Economic Holdings failed to pay its annual dividends to its shareholders, many of whom are members of the armed forces. 

Myanmar Ports key to China’s Strategy of Controlling Indian Ocean

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Guest Column

By Yan Naing

India is threatened with being encircled by a network of China-controlled ports and Beijing’s increasingly powerful navy.

Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Calls on Int’l Community to Arm Resistance

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Moral support is appreciated but the People’s Defense Force needs weapons and money, the NUG’s Defense Ministry says.

Ethnic Kachin Fighters to Attack Pro-Junta Forces in Northern Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Kachin Independence Organization warns pro-regime groups and junta employees of impending attacks on them in Kachin State.

ASEAN’s Failed Consensus on Myanmar: A Year of Broken Promises

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Analysis

By Khin Nadi

Despite calls from the civilian NUG and some member states for a new strategy, ASEAN, US continue to back the peace plan, which has been ignored by the junta for a year.

Myanmar Military’s Attempts to Smear Suu Kyi as Corrupt Have Failed

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Guest Column

By Paw Htun

Despite a concerted campaign accusing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the NLD of corruption, the Myanmar people know that it is the military regime which is truly dishonest. 

A Strong US-ASEAN Partnership Starts With Myanmar

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Guest Column

By Charles Santiago

ASEAN should lead the way on resolving the Myanmar crisis and the US should use its position as a global leader to back its efforts.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Meets Counterpart From Myanmar’s Shadow Govt

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Defying junta warnings, Saifuddin Abdullah met Daw Zin Mar Aung in Washington, becoming the first minister from ASEAN to engage with the parallel government.

Resistance Commander Killed in Fighting with Myanmar Junta

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Heavy clashes have been reported in southern Shan State with resistance groups claiming to have killed numerous regime troops.

ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus ‘Not Appropriate’ for Myanmar: Ex-US Ambassador

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Ex-US envoy Scot Marciel argues that the military has left no room for real negotiation; he also says Bangkok and Washington should cooperate to help refugees.

Junta Watch: Summit Snub Stings Regime Boss; Tech Giants Shun Junta App, and More

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Junta Watch

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, the regime’s diplomatic spat with the UK escalated and Min Aung Hlaing resorted to old clichés about ‘foreign interference’

Myanmar Resistance Claims Victory Over Junta Outpost

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Pekon People Defense Force says it killed 15 regime troops, including a major.

Hun Sen Slammed After Scolding Critics of Myanmar Junta’s ‘Peace’ Bid

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The ASEAN chair and Cambodian PM again drew Myanmar people’s ire after saying those who objected to his efforts on behalf of the regime would ‘destroy’ their country.