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ASEAN Envoy to Meet Only EAOs Approved by Myanmar Junta Chief

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The country’s major ethnic armed organizations are actively fighting the regime and boycotted last month’s peace talks with the junta.

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. 

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.

Junta Urges Myanmar’s Most Powerful Ethnic Army not to Supply Arms to Resistance

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The United Wa State Army is thought to be one of a number of ethnic armed organizations secretly supplying the resistance with weapons.

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.

"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.

Look at Myanmar’s Illusory ‘Peace Process’

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

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.

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.

Secret History of Myanmar Junta Chief’s Inya Mansion

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Burma

By Agga Aung

Min Aung Hlaing’s acquisition of the exclusive Yangon residence at 14 Inya Road reveals his greed and corruption.

KNLA Captures Strategic Camp From Myanmar Military Near Thai Border

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

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.

Myanmar Junta’s Awards for Ethnic Leaders Seen as Bid to Sell Peace Talks

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

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.

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.