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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

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 Acting President Calls for People to put an end to Junta’s Planned Election

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Both the NLD and the US State Department say there is no chance that any poll held by the regime will be free and fair.

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.

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. 

Myanmar Regime Unlikely to Grant Wa Statehood: Analysts

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

The United Wa State Party has full control over its territory on the Chinese border but gaining full statehood might be challenging. 

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.

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.

Ethnic Armed Group Criticized for Holding Talks With Myanmar Regime

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Mon people attacked the New Mon State Party for speaking to the junta chief, saying that party leaders were only serving their own interests.

U Zaw Htay, Spokesman for Both NLD and Military-Backed Govts, Dies

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

A heart attack claimed the ex-major, who worked for both U Thein Sein and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi but angered the military before the coup by backing the 2020 vote results.

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.

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.