Section Archive

NUG Plans More Weapons and Funds for Revolution Against Myanmar Junta

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By The Irrawaddy

U Naing Htoo Aung from the NUG’s Ministry of Defense speaks to The Irrawaddy about how the NUG will accelerate resistance to the regime in the near future.

ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus ‘Not Appropriate’ for Myanmar: Ex-US Ambassador

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By The Irrawaddy

Ex-US envoy Scot Marciel argues that the military has left no room for real negotiation; he also says Bangkok and Washington should cooperate to help refugees.

‘This Is Not The Time For Peace Talks’: Chin Leader

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By The Irrawaddy

NUG federal affairs minister and vice-chairman of the Chin National Front Dr. Salai Lian Hmung discusses why Myanmar junta can’t be trusted.

Myanmar’s Revolution Must Succeed: NUG Humanitarian Minister

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By The Irrawaddy

The civilian humanitarian relief minister, Dr. Win Myat Aye, tells The Irrawaddy how his ministry is helping hundreds of thousands of those displaced by junta atrocities.

Myanmar Junta’s Police Law Dangerous if Abused: Analyst

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By The Irrawaddy

Legal advisor U Khin Maung Myint says the new law will heavily overstretch the police. 

‘We Will Remember Who Stood With Us,’ Says Myanmar Shadow Govt’s Foreign Minister

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By The Irrawaddy

The National Unity Govt is taking note of which of Myanmar’s neighbors support the people, and their stances will shape relations after the revolution succeeds, she says.

The World Responsible for Myanmar Becoming Failed State: NUG Minister 

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By The Irrawaddy

The National Unity Government’s foreign minister Daw Zin Mar Aung tells The Irrawaddy the revolution is going to win and other countries should back the winning side. 

US Expert Says Focusing on Regime Defections a Good Strategy for Myanmar’s Revolution

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By The Irrawaddy

In an interview with The Irrawaddy, Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd also said the Myanmar resistance could learn some lessons from Ukraine’s effort to rally international support.

Karen Ethnic Armed Group Tells Myanmar Govt Employees in Its Area to Quit 

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By The Irrawaddy

The KNU told The Irrawaddy in an interview that the junta’s administration, as well as its troops, must be targeted if the regime is to be brought down.

Myanmar Anti-Regime Leader: Freedom Does Not Come For Free

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By The Irrawaddy

Prominent protest leader Tayzar San talks to The Irrawaddy about the urgent need for funds for the resistance movement and what people can do to help the revolution.

ICJ’s Acceptance of Junta Complicates Myanmar People’s View of Int’l Justice: Expert

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By The Irrawaddy

Human rights lawyer U Aung Htoo talks to The Irrawaddy about the ICJ genocide case and its impact on views of justice and national reconciliation in Myanmar.

Chin Resistance Fighters Expect More Myanmar Junta Attacks This Month

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By The Irrawaddy

Chin National Army spokesperson tells The Irrawaddy that it is crucial that resistance groups nationwide collaborate to force the regime to fight on many fronts.

‘Cambodia Should Not Practice Cowboy Diplomacy’ on Myanmar

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By The Irrawaddy

Political scientist Sophal Ear shares his views on what we can expect from ASEAN chair Hun Sen as he steers the bloc’s response to the Myanmar crisis this year.

CDM Strikers Will Fight Myanmar Junta Until the End

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By The Irrawaddy

Just over one year after the regime seized power, The Irrawaddy spoke to striking civil servants about why they continue to defy military rule.

Junta Enlists Indian Insurgent Groups to Fight Resistance Forces in Western Myanmar

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By The Irrawaddy

The Chin National Front talks to The Irrawaddy about how Indian rebel militias are fighting for the Myanmar military in Chin State and Sagaing Region.