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Over 30 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Fierce Weekend Fighting

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Civilian resistance fighters and regime forces clashed over the weekend in Chin and Kayah states and Sagaing Region.

Scores of Myanmar Regime Troops Killed in Clashes With Civilian, Ethnic Groups

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Junta soldiers clashed with People’s Defense Force and KIA fighters in Sagaing Region, and with the KNDF and KA in Kayah State.

Dozens of Junta Troops Killed in Attacks by Civilian PDF Units

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Burma

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.

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

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Burma

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.

Visions of a Federal Future for Myanmar are Fading Fast

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Guest Column

By Ye Myo Hein

Ethnic armed groups increasingly skeptical about the idea of a federal state and their lack of unity threatens resistance to the military regime.

Myanmar Junta Troops Die in Weekend Clashes

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Ethnic armed groups attacked regime forces in Karen, Kayah and Shan states.

Myanmar’s Shadow Government Plans COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

National Unity Government is set to receive six million vaccine doses from the UN’s COVAX program.

Myanmar Resistance Landmines Kill Junta Troops After Attack on Power Line

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The People's Defense Forces in Shan State say it destroyed a power cable supplying the military and left landmines around the site which killed around seven soldiers.

More Than 40 Junta Troops Killed Across Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Civilian resistance fighters claim to have successfully attacked regime forces in Sagaing Region and Chin and Shan states.

In Myanmar’s Divided Shan State, a New Appeal for Unity; China Will Be Watching

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

Beijing is believed to support the northern Shan-based SSPP and to distrust their Shan rivals, the RCSS.

Military Coup Renews Rebellions in Myanmar’s Kayah and Chin States

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Guest Column

By Bertil Lintner

Since the military seized power on Feb. 1, dormant insurgencies have been reactivated, long-simmering wars freshly stoked and a new breed of urban resistance unleashed.

Kayah Rebel Army Backs Civilian Resistance Against Regime

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Karenni Nationalities Defense Force spokesman Khu Daniel tells The Irrawaddy that the experienced armed group will stand by the people.

Myanmar Daily Post-Coup Update: May 24

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Ousted State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in court for the first time since the coup; four civilians were killed when junta troops shelled a church in Kayah.

Three Junta Troops Killed in Clashes With Kayah Resistance Fighters

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Karenni People's Defense Force and the Karenni Army seized three military security posts in Demoso and Bawlakhe townships.

Ethnic Army and Civilian Forces Battle Myanmar Regime in Kayah State

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Fierce clashes have been reported along a highway in Kayah State where the junta forces face civilian resistance fighters and the Karenni Army.