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As Myanmar Burns, Junta Pours Money Into ‘World’s Tallest’ Buddha Image

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Among the biggest donors to the 25-m-high statue in Naypyitaw are members of the current junta as well as ex-generals and ministers of former military regimes.

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.’

Can Aung San Suu Kyi Survive Myanmar Junta’s Latest Attack?

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Commentary

By Naing Khit

By moving her to prison, the generals believe they have finally gotten rid of the 77-year-old forever.

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.

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

US State Dept Counselor Calls Myanmar Military ‘Bunch of Thugs’

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The junta is losing territory at home and finds itself increasingly isolated internationally, Derek Chollet tells The Irrawaddy.

ASEAN and the Cycles of History

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Guest Column

By Thitinan Pongsudhirak

World events have brought to Southeast Asia a new era of confrontation and conflict, this time led by—but not limited to—US-China geostrategic rivalry and competition.

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 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. 

Former President and General U Thein Sein Paints While Myanmar Burns

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Analysis

By Agga Aung

The 77-year-old is enjoying his retirement in the capital Naypyitaw, apparently unconcerned that the coup leader is brutalizing the Myanmar people.

NUG Declares Myanmar Junta Peace Talks With Ethnic Armies Illegal

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Myanmar’s parallel National Unity Government said the military regime has no mandate to negotiate or govern the country.

"We Have to Escalate the Fighting": Myanmar Civilian Acting President

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Acting President of the National Unity Government Duwa Lashi La speaks to The Irrawaddy about what the people’s government has achieved since it was formed.

Myanmar Military Rulers' Excellent Works

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

An analysis of Myanmar’s military leaders shows what they have in common: they all kill civilians, steal Myanmar’s assets and invest heavily in glitzy religious monuments.