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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.

Resistance Group Founder Killed by Myanmar Junta Troops Died a Hero, Comrades Say

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Features

By The Irrawaddy

SBDF chief Bo Thanmani, son of a Rakhine communist rebel, was killed in a clash in Shwebo while using his group’s only assault rifle to cover his fighters, members say.

Suu Kyi Enjoys Unwavering Popular Support as Myanmar Celebrates Her Birthday

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Celebrations take place nationwide and around the world as Myanmar people honor their detained leader. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Veteran Shan Democracy Campaigner Khun Tun Oo Dies

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Khun Tun Oo, the former Shan Nationalities League for Democracy chairman, has died of natural causes after a lifetime working to establish a federal democracy.

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.

In Myanmar, Don’t Mention the Coup 

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Guest Column

By David Scott Mathieson

Global aid donors such as the United Nations and the European Union appear to believe that it is business as usual in a Myanmar under military rule. 

Madeleine Albright Applauds Burma’s ‘Long Overdue’ Reform

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From the Archive

By The Irrawaddy

To mark the death of Madeleine Albright earlier this week, The Irrawaddy revisits this 2013 account of a visit to Myanmar by the former US Secretary of State.