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ASEAN’s Envoy on Myanmar Urges Suu Kyi’s Return to House Arrest From Solitary Confinement

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Prak Sokhonn asked the junta to exercise ‘compassion’ in the ousted State Counselor’s case, echoing ‘deep concerns expressed by ASEAN colleagues.’

Myanmar Junta in ‘Political and Military Cul-de-Sac’: Security Expert

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Janes’ Anthony Davis says Myanmar’s highly motivated PDFs have taken their resistance against an arrogant and ineffective Myanmar military into a crucial second phase.

Myanmar’s Neighbors Must Refuse to Engage With the Military Regime

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Guest Column

By Aye Chan

If the international community places concerted pressure on the junta and isolates it completely, the military will be forced to make concessions.

Myanmar Unites in Demand to Spare Pro-Democracy Leaders

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Pro-democracy activists Ko Jimmy and Ko Phyo Zeya Thaw face the death sentence. The Irrawaddy joins the nation in demanding that they be allowed to live. 

Indian Border Government Issues ID Cards to Myanmar Refugees

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Indian border state of Mizoram is issuing nearly 30,000 identity cards to those fleeing military rule in Myanmar.

Ex-Military Officers’ Books Offer Distorted History of Myanmar

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

Self-serving accounts by insiders are short on accuracy but offer some insight into the military’s blinkered view of its role in politics and national security.

“We are Getting Stronger to Complete the Revolution”: Karenni Resistance Leader

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Khun Be Du, KNDF leader and an NUG deputy minister, talks to The Irrawaddy about the success of the resistance movement in Kayah State and the prospects for a federal democratic un

Solar Power Contracts Awarded to Company Linked to Myanmar Junta Chief’s son

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The contracts were awarded without other companies being invited to bid and following the withdrawal of Chinese firms from Myanmar’s solar sector.

The Master of the Myanmar Junta’s ‘Skyful of Lies’

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Myanmar military regime spokesman Zaw Min Tun has demonstrated a rare ability to tell lies non-stop for hours, without shame.

Junta Watch: Defying the World on Executions; Splashing Cash While Urging Frugality; and More

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Junta Watch

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, striking teachers continued to reject the regime, and the coup maker hailed as hallowed ground the site where the pro-military 2008 charter was drafted.

Myanmar Junta Not Invited to India Meeting With ASEAN Foreign Ministers

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Economic Times said New Delhi will bow to ASEAN’s policy of only engaging nonpolitical representatives of Myanmar at multilateral forums.

Myanmar’s Junta Seems Serious About Executing Leading Activists. Can We Stop It?

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Commentary

By Naing Khit

Political commentator Naing Khit explains why the junta wants to execute leading activists Jimmy and Phyo Zeya Thaw, and what to expect if the executions proceed. 

China Happy to Support Myanmar’s Bloodthirsty Pariah Regime

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Guest Column

By Yan Naing

Over a year after the coup and Beijing scents the opportunity to increase its economic presence and influence in the country.

Junta's Election Next Year Unlikely to End Myanmar’s Crisis

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Analysis

By Banyar Aung

Promises of a junta-organized general election next year are fooling no one, argues a political observer.

Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Operates Network of Schools in Resistance Strongholds

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The National Unity Government has set up community schools and online classes staffed and attended by teachers and students boycotting the junta’s education system.