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The 60th Anniversary of the Myanmar Military’s First Coup is a Sad and Singular Occasion

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Guest Column

By David I. Steinberg

The military’s future role in politics needs to be appropriate for a country where governance must be based on the people and their rights. 

Both Sides Sustain Casualties as Fighting Rages Between PDFs and Myanmar Junta

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Intense fighting continues in the strategically important town of Mobye on the road between largely rebel-held Kayah states and Naypyitaw.

Education and Federalism in Myanmar

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Guest Column

By Ashley South

Ethnic education systems can be a model for a just and inclusive federal union in Myanmar.

Two Killed, 38 Injured at Rally Attack on Myanmar Coup Anniversary

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Burma

By AFP

No one has yet claimed responsibility for the grenade attack on a pro-junta rally in Tachileik, eastern Shan State.

Junta Insider Wins Myanmar Migrant Contract in Thailand

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

U Khin Maung Kyaw of United KMK has won a lucrative contract to issue identity certificates to migrant workers in Thailand.

Myanmar Resistance Raids Two Sagaing Police Outposts

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The regime confirmed the raids and that some police officers are missing.

Despite Sacrifices, a Twin Brother’s Anti-regime Mission Stays Alive in Myanmar

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Interview

By Khin Nadi

“I want him to know that his older brother won’t let his sacrifice be for nothing,” said Ko Ko Aung Htet Naing, whose twin brother was shot dead by the regime at a protest.

Myanmar Junta Reports 118 Omicron Cases

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The regime claims the spread is under control and the cases of the latest COVID-19 variant have almost all come from abroad and it is not spreading domestically.

Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Near Thai Border Injure Displaced Civilians

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

At least 10 civilians were injured in territory held by the Democratic Karen Benevolent Association armed group in Karen State.

Dozens of Myanmar Regime Troops Killed in Clashes in Four Regions, States

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News

By T

A number of People’s Defense Force members were also killed and many villagers fled their homes as clashes continued in Chin, Magwe, Sagaing and Kayah on Monday, Tuesday.

Myanmar Junta Pushing China to Restart Stalled Infrastructure Projects

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Beijing is concerned about the rise in anti-China sentiment in Myanmar since the coup.

Myanmar Ex-President Makes Donation for Alleged Junta Informants

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Former general U Thein Sein gave five million kyats to the military’s proxy political party for members killed or wounded while acting as suspected regime informants.

Ousted Myanmar MP Vows to Continue Anti-Junta Struggle to Which Her Father Gave His Life

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Profile

By The Irrawaddy

Sought by the junta, NLD member Myat Thida Htun draws strength from her last conversation with her father, who passed away after going into hiding following the coup.

Resistance Groups Claim to Have Killed 90 Myanmar Junta Troops in Two Days

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Unverified claims of ambushes across the country suggest the regime continues to lose soldiers.

Myanmar Junta Clashes With Arakan Army After Year’s Peace

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Despite fighting insurgencies across Myanmar, the regime has advanced in Rakhine State, starting fighting in the only peaceful area of the country.