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Interview
U Zaw Htay says AA ‘not excluded’ from peace process; gov’t is prioritizing assistance to IDPs in Rakhine
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Burma
Leaders in Kachin objected to an “inaccurate and misleading” statement released by the Chinese embassy claiming they support the resumption of the controversial Myitsone projec
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Dateline
This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the possible effects of the armed group’s deadly Jan. 4 attacks on both the domestic and regional security situations.
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Burma
During meetings with Ambassador Hong Liang, Kachin leaders felt he pressured them on westerns relations and Belt and Road Initiative projects.
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Burma
How has the Arakan Army (AA), currently testing the mettle of the Tatmadaw in northern Rakhine, grown in size, power and popularity in a short few years?
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Commentary
Analyst Joe Kumbun speculates that through China’s influence on the Tatmadaw, the BRI is helping the State Counselor achieve her political goals.
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Opinion
With the Arakan Army effectively excluded from the ceasefire, some FPNCC members worry that the truce could split their alliance.
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Guest Column
Materializing as it has in the midst of a stalemate in the peace process, the ceasefire has come about for a number of reasons.
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Burma
The Myanmar military’s recent ceasefire announcement has earned it praise and lingering suspicion among ethnic leaders and observers.
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Specials
The Irrawaddy profiles the individuals and issues that shaped headlines in 2018, for better or worse.
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News
Unprecedented unilateral move intended to allow time for peace talks; truce does not cover Rakhine, where military is fighting AA
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Commentary
However, some observers are puzzled by the military’s willingness to deal with TNLA, AA and MNDAA
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Dateline
This week, The Irrawaddy discusses what lessons the ruling party can draw from its underwhelming performance in last week’s vote, which saw it win just seven of the 13 seats it c
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News
Some of the candidates who lost a race to the USDP question the ballots the military-backed party won in early voting on military bases, where monitoring is heavily restricted.
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Elections
By Saturday evening, ruling party was facing defeat to USDP and ethnic parties in five races; full results due Sunday
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