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Burma
The country’s major ethnic armed organizations are actively fighting the regime and boycotted last month’s peace talks with the junta.
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Interview
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.
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Interview
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.
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Interview
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
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Burma
Several armed groups that are currently fighting the regime snubbed Min Aung Hlaing’s earlier invite to talks.
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Burma
Myanmar’s parallel National Unity Government said the military regime has no mandate to negotiate or govern the country.
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Burma
The United Wa State Army is thought to be one of a number of ethnic armed organizations secretly supplying the resistance with weapons.
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Burma
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.
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Interview
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.
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Interview
Veteran journalist Bertil Lintner talks to Irrawaddy editor-in-chief Aung Zaw about why Myanmar’s official peace process has been a non-starter from the outset.
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Burma
Many ethnic armed organizations are boycotting the talks with the regime in the capital Naypyitaw.
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Burma
Min Aung Hlaing’s acquisition of the exclusive Yangon residence at 14 Inya Road reveals his greed and corruption.
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Burma
Thay Baw Boe in Karen State was used by the military to reinforce frontline troops; the KNLA and allied resistance fighters seized it despite being hit by air strikes.
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Burma
The regime last month awarded titles to leaders of seven of the 10 groups planning to attend talks, prompting speculation it was looking to secure their participation.
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Guest Column
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.