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From the Army’s Perspective, Now Is Not the Time to Stage a Coup

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Commentary

Already wielding considerable political power under the Constitution, and with the NLD making itself more unpopular by the day, why would it?

Analysis: Party Says Gov’t Issuing Fake Kaman Citizenship Cards to Rohingya, Demands Probe

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Factiva

By Moe Myint

Immigration Dept. denies secretly issuing cards to non-Kaman; ethnic leaders warn of return to communal conflict if issue not resolved.

Analysis: Myanmar’s Independent Media Struggling to Survive

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Burma

By Kyaw Phyo Tha

Despite the president’s call for officials to value their work, independent media face a bleak outlook as they confront heavily subsidized state counterparts and hostility toward

Ethnic Political Parties Merge to Seek Stronger Representation in 2020 Election

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Politics

By Nan Lwin

Political parties in Kachin, Chin, Karen and Mon states merge in a bid to overthrow the NLD in the 2020 general election.

Peace Center, Ethnic Organizations Call for Immediate Release of Shan Woman

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Burma

By Nyein Nyein

The TNLA last month took a Shan civilian away at gunpoint and put her on trial for obstructing troops. The govt and civil society groups call for her immediate release.

USDP Vows to Protect Territory, Independence in By-Election Speech

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Burma

By San Yamin Aung

The military-aligned opposition party said the "national interest" was at the top of its agenda and pledged to prevent any "territorial loss” or "bullying from foreign countries.

Calls Mount for Official Secrets Act to Be Amended in Wake of Reuters Case

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Burma

By Kyaw Phyo Tha

Vaguely worded, century-old law criminalizes news gathering and leaves journalists open to official abuse, say media, legal and rights activists.

Reuters Reporters Case: Judge’s Verdict and a Seven-Year Sentence

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Dateline

By The Irrawaddy

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the verdict given in the case of the Reuters reporters Ko Wa Lone and Ko Kyaw Soe Oo and their sentencing to seven years’ imprisonment.

Combining Mon Parties Select Name for New Political Party

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Burma

By Lawi Weng

The Mon National Party and the All Mon Region Democracy Party will join forces to contend for a larger share than the combined four seats won among them in the 2015 elections.

Jailed Reporters’ Wives Hope Against Hope for Presidential Pardon

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Burma

By Moe Myint

Human Rights Commission urges government to consider national interest, ensure journalists’ rights are upheld

TNLA Puts Abducted Shan Woman ‘on Trial’

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Burma

By Nyein Nyein

Organization accuses woman of informing on two of its soldiers; incident has stoked conflict between Shan, Ta’ang communities

Local Condemnation for Reuters Journalists’ Verdict

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Burma

By Zarni Mann

Many local groups have expressed disappointment in the verdict, calling on the govt to release the pair in accordance with the Constitution, press freedom and democracy.