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Burma
UWSA Vice Chairman Zhao Guo An said it will not sing the NCA and accused the current government of failing to honor the deal it struck with its predecessor.
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Burma
Group reportedly disappointed by absence of State Counselor, Army chief at celebration in Panghsang.
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Commentary
Ahead of major events at the United Wa State Army’s headquarters to mark 30 years of a successful ceasefire, Lawi Weng discusses Wa’s delicate balance of power and peace.
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Burma
The Shanni, a subgroup of the Shan, live in Sagaing Region and Kachin State but they have long been overlooked in politics and their armed group, ignored in the peace process.
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Interview
In a wide-ranging interview, the US envoy gives The Irrawaddy his thoughts on the many domestic and international challenges facing Myanmar, and the state of the bilateral relation
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Guest Column
The ruling party may be able to chip away at the military's proxies and business interests. But tinkering with its constitutional privileges may prove a step too far.
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Editorial
Declaring a state of emergency or inserting more troops will not solve the root causes of the conflict.
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Dateline
This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the likelihood and potential scope of constitutional amendments among a divided government.
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Burma
Committee members reviewed the first 14 articles of the Constitution, including a clause guaranteeing the military a role in politics, but declined to discuss what was said.
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World
Diplomats and experts say China's defense numbers probably underestimate true military spending for the People's Liberation Army, the world's largest armed forces.
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World
South Korea's Yonhap news agency said the U.S. and North Korea might agree to declare a formal end to the 1950-1953 Korean War at their summit in Hanoi on Wednesday.
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News
“Because our country is in a strategic position, it could become a battleground if a wrong position is taken. It is necessary to be aware of this,” Brig. Gen. Maung Maung said.
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News
USDP and military representatives in Parliament have opposed the proportional breakdown of the proposed committee for amending Myanmar’s disputed Constitution.
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Commentary
Will the military abide by U Than Shwe’s pledge to allow reform after ‘a few years’ of the party’s rule?
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Burma
Tatmadaw appointees and USDP lawmakers have opposed the proposed committee structure which suggests representation according to Parliament proportion.
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