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Malaysian FM Calls on ASEAN to Engage With Myanmar’s National Unity Govt

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Saifuddin Abdullah said it was of the ‘utmost importance’ that ASEAN members support Myanmar's people and engage with the shadow government and other opposition groups.

Over 80 Myanmar Junta Troops Reportedly Killed in Karen State Clash

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Burma

By Nora Aung

Resistance groups and regime forces are engaged in a fierce battle near the strategic Ukayit Hta military outpost in southeast Myanmar.

Myanmar’s Rohingya Genocide Case Can Proceed, Top UN Court Rules

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Burma

By AFP

The International Court of Justice threw out all of Myanmar's objections, paving way for full hearings on allegations over bloody 2017 crackdown on the Rohingya.

Myanmar People Fear for Suu Kyi’s Life After Move to Prison; World Largely Silent

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Burma

By Khin Nadi

While the State Counselor is known for her personal strength, her advanced age and the conditions she faces in solitary confinement raise fears she will not survive.

Democracy Activists on Death Row Deserve Execution: Myanmar Junta Press Chief

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The regime’s spokesperson said that the executions of anti-coup activists Ko Phyo Zeya Thaw and Ko Jimmy must go ahead “for the sake of rule of law”.

Myanmar Regime Unlikely to Grant Wa Statehood: Analysts

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

The United Wa State Party has full control over its territory on the Chinese border but gaining full statehood might be challenging. 

Myanmar Resistance Destroys Trucks in Junta Convoy

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Burma

By Nora Aung

An hourlong drive in Kayah State took a large regime convoy six days because of repeated resistance ambushes.

Myanmar Junta Says It Will Execute Two Prominent Democracy Activists  

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Burma

By AFP

The junta spokesman said “there is no other step” as the court rejected the death sentence appeals by former NLD lawmaker Ko Phyo Zeya Thaw and prominent democracy activist Ko

Timing of Deadly Yangon Blast Suspiciously Convenient for Myanmar Junta

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

As with past incidents, Tuesday’s bombing occurred ahead of a high-profile visit—this time by a UN envoy—raising suspicions of a junta bid to discredit the resistance.

Myanmar Civilian Government to Sell Off More Junta Property

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

NUG finance minister U Tin Tun Naing reveals more plans to generate income, including putting 60 military-owned properties in Yangon on sale.

Ten Junta Soldiers Killed in Upper Myanmar Mine Attacks

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Resistance forces ambushed a regime flotilla traveling through restive Sagaing Region.

US, ASEAN in Geostrategic Drift

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Guest Column

By Thitinan Pongsudhirak

With ASEAN split over Myanmar, China and other issues, and the US preoccupied with Ukraine, new thinking on how to cooperate is needed on both sides.

Myanmar Regime Forces Torch Village in Chin State

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Junta troops providing security for a large military convoy set fire to Ram Tein, a village of 300 people, as it approached Matupi town; residents fled into the forest. 

Myanmar Junta Tortures Civilians to Death in Magwe

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Heavy fighting is being reported in Gangaw Township as regime forces continue to suffer heavy losses. 

Madeleine Albright Applauds Burma’s ‘Long Overdue’ Reform

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From the Archive

By The Irrawaddy

To mark the death of Madeleine Albright earlier this week, The Irrawaddy revisits this 2013 account of a visit to Myanmar by the former US Secretary of State.