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Myanmar Capital Hit by Another Bomb Blast at Local Administration Office

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By The Irrawaddy

No one was injured in the attack on Sunday; it follows Friday’s bombing of a Naypyitaw bank branch, which was claimed by the local People’s Defense Force.

Myanmar Junta Launches New Coastguard

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By The Irrawaddy

Only four naval vessels will patrol Myanmar’s lengthy coastline in an attempt to tackle illegal fishing, trafficking and other crimes.

People’s Defense Force Claims Blast at Military Office in Myanmar’s Capital

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By The Irrawaddy

The resistance group said the explosion, which damaged a building but caused no injuries, was a warning to officials who failed to join the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Denies False Reports That She Opposes Armed Resistance to Junta.

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By The Irrawaddy

Her lawyers said the detained State Counselor told them she would never go against the people’s will.

Jailed Myanmar Actress Wins Top Award at German Film Festival

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By The Irrawaddy

Eaindra Kyaw Zin, who is being held in Yangon’s Insein Prison for anti-regime protests, won the Best Performance Award at the Oldenburg International Film Festival.

Dozens of Junta Troops Killed in Attacks by Civilian PDF Units

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By The Irrawaddy

People’s Defense Force teams claim to have killed at least 26 regime personnel in a series of attacks in four states and regions since Thursday as fighting intensifies.

Over 20 Myanmar Military Soldiers Killed in Clashes

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By The Irrawaddy

Civilian fighters ambush junta troops in Chin State, Sagaing and Magwe regions as armed resistance to the junta intensifies.

Myanmar Junta Cuts Internet Access in Anti-Regime Resistance Strongholds

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By The Irrawaddy

An internet blackout is in place in several townships in Sagaing and Mandalay regions, with local resistance groups expecting fresh attacks from regime forces.

Myanmar Resistance Responds to NUG’s Declaration of War on Junta

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By The Irrawaddy

A series of attacks on regime forces followed the shadow, civilian National Unity Government’s call for civilians to fight to end military rule.

Myanmar Ceasefire Agreement is Void: KNU Concerned Group

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By The Irrawaddy

KNU Concerned Group leader Naw Zipporah Sein says the group has abandoned the National Ceasefire Agreement and wants to see the junta defeated.

Over 100 Myanmar Regime Troops Killed in August: KNLA

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By The Irrawaddy

The Karen National Union’s armed wing said it engaged in over 130 clashes with junta forces in Papun district during the month.

Myanmar Military Mobilizes Troops in Karen State

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By The Irrawaddy

Tensions are running high between regime forces and the KNU following clashes earlier this week.

Myanmar Regime Delays Trial of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Until September

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By The Irrawaddy

Defense lawyers have asked the junta for permission to meet with the ousted State Counselor and President U Win Myint as they haven't seen them for six weeks.

Myanmar Parallel Govt’s Online Lottery Sells Out in About an Hour

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By The Irrawaddy

Despite threats from the regime, members of the public took just over an hour to buy all 50,000 tickets for the lottery, will which support striking civil servants.

Brunei’s Business Links With Myanmar Military Raise Questions Over ASEAN Envoy’s Fitness

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By The Irrawaddy

Justice for Myanmar issued a statement questioning the suitability of Erywan Yusof’s appointment as ASEAN’s envoy, given his country’s energy ties to the military junta.