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Families Take Pride in  Executed Loved Ones’ Sacrifice

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By The Irrawaddy

Relatives of the four executed democracy activists recall their last meetings and share their emotions after the hangings.

Executed Myanmar Democracy Activist’s Mother Recalls Last Meeting

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By The Irrawaddy

Daw Khin Win Tin, mother of executed democracy activist Ko Phyo Zeya Thaw, says she is proud of her son’s sacrifice.

Myanmar Junta Lets Its Soldiers Die in Vain: Karen Commander

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By The Irrawaddy

Major Saw Win Myint of the attack on the Ukayit Hta outpost near the Thai border says hundreds of regime troops have been killed.

China’s Complicated Game in Myanmar

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By The Irrawaddy

Veteran journalist Bertil Lintner talks to The Irrawaddy about China’s goals in Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s future role and how the military might be defeated.

Military is Weaker Since Coup and Momentum is With the Armed Resistance

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By The Irrawaddy

Ye Myo Hein, author of a recent report on Myanmar’s armed rebellion, said the resistance needs a stronger chain of command and more weapons.

Myanmar Junta in ‘Political and Military Cul-de-Sac’: Security Expert

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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.

“We are Getting Stronger to Complete the Revolution”: Karenni Resistance Leader

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By The Irrawaddy

Khun Be Du, KNDF leader and an NUG deputy minister, talks to The Irrawaddy about the success of the resistance movement in Kayah State and the prospects for a federal democratic un

Myanmar Resistance Leader in Sagaing Says Monsoon Will Bring Victories

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By The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Royal Dragon Army leader Bo Nagar says the civilian National Unity Government must arm his revolutionaries.

"We Have to Escalate the Fighting": Myanmar Civilian Acting President

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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.

Look at Myanmar’s Illusory ‘Peace Process’

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By The Irrawaddy

Veteran journalist Bertil Lintner talks to Irrawaddy editor-in-chief Aung Zaw about why Myanmar’s official peace process has been a non-starter from the outset.

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.