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Military is Weaker Since Coup and Momentum is With the Armed Resistance

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Ye Myo Hein, author of a recent report on Myanmar’s armed rebellion, said the resistance needs a stronger chain of command and more weapons.

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.

“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

Myanmar Junta Extends Peace Invites As Major Armed Groups Shun

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Several armed groups that are currently fighting the regime snubbed Min Aung Hlaing’s earlier invite to talks. 

Myanmar Junta’s Nod for Activists’ Death Sentences Draws Global Ire

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Foreign govts and organizations have joined local groups in condemning the junta’s announcement that it will proceed with the executions of four anti-regime activists. 

Myanmar’s NUG, Allied EAOs Urge ASEAN, UN Not to Work With Junta on Aid

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The shadow govt and three ethnic groups said the junta must not be allowed to ‘weaponize’ humanitarian aid and urged ASEAN to work with the ICRC and neighboring nations.

Myanmar Junta Chief Meets Ethnic Shan Leader for Peace Talks

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Many ethnic armed organizations are boycotting the talks with the regime in the capital Naypyitaw.

Regime’s Offer of Peace Talks is a Ruse to buy Time for Myanmar Military

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Guest Column

By Banyar Aung

With junta forces exhausted by fighting across the country, the regime wants a ceasefire with ethnic armed organizations to allow it to focus on resistance groups.

Ethnic Armed Groups Reject Myanmar Junta Chief’s Peace Talks

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Min Aung Hlaing’s call for talks is seen as a desperate attempt to reduce attacks from ethnic armed organizations while the regime battles the people's defense forces. 

The Man Behind the Burma Independence Army

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From the Archive

By The Irrawaddy

To mark the 77th Armed Forces Day today, The Irrawaddy revisits a 2017 profile of the WWII Japanese officer who was instrumental in creating Myanmar’s modern military.

Japanese Envoy’s Talks With Myanmar EAOs Offer Little Hope for Peace, Experts Say

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The major ethnic armed organizations currently fighting the regime are not expected to attend Thursday’s talks; nor is the shadow government, or its allied PDF groups.

Myanmar’s Democratic Resistance Can Win—the World Needs to Support It

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Guest Column

By Matthew B. Arnold

The national uprising unfolding against the military regime offers a unique window to support the emergence of a stable democracy in the country.

Why the Arakan Army Attended Myanmar Junta’s Union Day Event

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Arakan Army forced the regime to release its members in Myanmar’s jails in exchange for sending a delegation to Naypyitaw.

Myanmar Low-Level EAO Representatives Attend Junta Union Day Event

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Eleven out of 18 of Myanmar’s ethnic armed groups attend the event, in an apparent attempt to preserve the ties.

Dozens of Junta Soldiers Killed in Sagaing, Kayah, Myanmar Resistance Groups Say

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

PDF, Chin and Karenni armed groups took part in a number of ambushes and attacks against regime troops on Thursday and Friday.