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‘No Future’ for Myanmar People Unless Spring Revolution Succeeds

By The Irrawaddy

NUG minister Dr. Sasa talks to The Irrawaddy about the current situation in Chin State and the NUG’s efforts to defeat the junta.

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Declaration of War Necessary as International Pressure Fails: Myanmar Shadow Govt

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In Person

By The Irrawaddy

Daw Zin Mar Aung, the NUG’s Foreign Minister, speaks about why the war on the regime is necessary because international intervention was sluggish and ineffective to topple them.

Why Beijing Backs Myanmar Junta While Holding out Olive Branch to NLD

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Political analyst Dr. Hla Kyaw Zaw discusses China’s policy towards Myanmar.

We Believe Nothing From a Dog’s Mouth: Myanmar Democracy Activist

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Ko Kaung Min Thant was reported to have died in a junta raid in which five people jumped from a Yangon building. He tells The Irrawaddy why he will fight on.

Myanmar’s COVID-19 Third Wave Yet to Peak

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Epidemiologist Dr. Tin Tin Htar Myint believes coronavirus infections will start declining in September.

Activist Who Embodied Myanmar’s Democracy Struggle Dies of COVID-19

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From the Archive

By The Irrawaddy

U Hla Shwe was jailed six times between 1959 and 2005; he died aged 84 on Thursday after his oxygen supply ran out. The Irrawaddy here republishes a 2012 profile of him.

Tabayin Villagers Cannot Count Dead Amid Myanmar Junta Attacks

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

A villager in Sagaing Region tells The Irrawaddy that the community is asking why it became a military target.

Cowardly Myanmar Junta Jails Our Families: Activist

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Despite the recent release of his five-year-old daughter, Ko Soe Htay's wife and another ailing daughter remain in the regime's detention.

Released Myanmar Editor with US Citizenship Fears for Other Detainees

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Ko Nathan Maung, editor-in-chief of Kamayut Media, appears to have been freed because of his US citizenship. He tells The Irrawaddy about the junta’s torture he endured.

Kayah Rebel Army Backs Civilian Resistance Against Regime

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Karenni Nationalities Defense Force spokesman Khu Daniel tells The Irrawaddy that the experienced armed group will stand by the people.

‘Tonzang is Seeing a COVID-19 Outbreak’: Township Health Chief

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Tonzang Township Health Department head Dr. Htan Shin Khaing says the new ‘Indian’ coronavirus strain is far more threatening than previous variants.

Karen Rebel Leader Warns Myanmar Regime of More Fighting

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Democratic Karen Buddhist Army splinter group chief Brigadier General Saw Kyaw Thet says the military must leave power.

Myanmar Navy Deserters Speak Out Against Military Regime

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The two sailors said they could no longer stand people looking at them in disgust when they were in uniform and had joined the civil disobedience movement.