The National Unity Government’s foreign minister, Daw Zin Mar Aung, tells The Irrawaddy that the junta is increasingly diplomatically isolated.
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New UN Special Envoy to Myanmar Faces Uphill Task in Dealing With Junta
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Local politicians and analysts tell The Irrawaddy that the new UN envoy must be allowed to visit the country and engage in dialogue with all stakeholders.
Mandalay Office of Myanmar’s Ousted NLD Bombed
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Local residents reportedly saw junta troops entering the sealed office building before the twin blasts, which occurred during curfew hours.
Karen National Union Slammed Over Claims it Acknowledged Junta Ceasefire Anniversary Event
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Myanmar’s junta this month marked six years since the National Ceasefire Agreement was signed and there is confusion about whether the KNU’s chief sent his greetings.
40 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Upcountry Clashes
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Civilian resistance fighters attacked regime forces in early morning raids in Sagaing Region.
Indian Company Drops Plan to Develop Myanmar Military-Owned Port
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Adani Ports’ decision to exit its investment in Myanmar follows criticism of its payments to an internationally sanctioned military conglomerate.
ASEAN Leaders Voice Disappointment at Myanmar Junta as Summit Proceeds Without It
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Member countries urged the regime to implement the bloc’s five-point consensus on Myanmar, as several leaders backed chair Brunei’s decision to exclude Min Aung Hlaing.
Thousands More Villagers Flee Myanmar Junta Raids
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Regime soldiers respond with artillery as civilian resistance continues across the country.
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Summit Snub a Setback for Myanmar Junta but Its Eyes Are on China, Not ASEAN
The generals know well that China has the means and the will to intervene on behalf of its substantial interests in Myanmar—not to mention a long history of doing so.
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ASEAN Acknowledges Illegality of Myanmar’s Military Coup
With its rightful occupant currently detained by the junta, Myanmar’s seat at the ASEAN Summit is empty.
QUAD Regional Bloc May Hold Key to Myanmar Crisis
The four-nation alliance includes India and Japan, who maintain good relationships with both the Myanmar military and the NLD.
Time for ASEAN to Give Myanmar’s Opposition a Seat at the Table
The regional bloc should invite representation both from the National Unity Government and the military regime.
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