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Myanmar Civilian Govt Minister Dismisses ‘Death Threat’ Claim as Misinformation

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By The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Civilian Govt Minister Dismisses ‘Death Threat’ Claim as Misinformation

Junta-Linked Company in Bid to Take Stake in Telenor Myanmar

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By The Irrawaddy

A senior executive of Amara, part of a group of companies owned by a brother of the Myanmar Navy chief, tells The Irrawaddy that Amara hopes to invest in the telecom operator.

Myanmar Junta Losing Diplomatic Battles: NUG Foreign Minister

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By The Irrawaddy

The National Unity Government’s foreign minister, Daw Zin Mar Aung, tells The Irrawaddy that the junta is increasingly diplomatically isolated.

Myanmar Junta Chief’s Exclusion From ASEAN Summit a Huge Blow to Regime

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By The Irrawaddy

Daw Moe Thuzar tells The Irrawaddy that the military regime faces being blamed constantly for its actions by regional bloc.

Myanmar President Reveals Details of his Arrest

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By The Irrawaddy

President U Win Myint has been charged over a statement that was issued while he was in detention.

Myanmar Regime Has no Evidence of Corruption Against Suu Kyi

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By The Irrawaddy

One of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s lawyers, U Kyi Win, spoke to The Irrawaddy about the progress of her trial on corruption charges.

Myanmar’s Civilian Finance Minister Calls on Public to Voluntarily Pay Tax

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NUG minister U Tin Tun Naing tells The Irrawaddy that the civilian government is trying to raise revenue to fund its revolution against the military.

‘Everything Has Been Destroyed’: Myanmar Artists on the Coup’s Impact

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The Irrawaddy speaks to a popular singer and a well-known actor on how the military takeover affected them and their decisions to resist the regime.

International Pressure Essential in War Against Junta: Myanmar's UN Ambassador 

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U Kyaw Moe Tun said the junta’s recognition at the UN is unlikely given the UN Charter and the global commitment to democracy and human rights.

‘No Future’ for Myanmar People Unless Spring Revolution Succeeds

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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.

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

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

Tabayin Villagers Cannot Count Dead Amid Myanmar Junta Attacks

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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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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.