Section Archive

‘We Agree the Law is Unfair’: SNLD

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By The Irrawaddy

Sai Leik of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy tells The Irrawaddy that the new election law ensures the military-proxy’s party can form a government.

Junta Atrocities Have United Myanmar: KNU

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By The Irrawaddy

Padoh Saw Taw Nee of the Karen National Union says the revolution has strengthened as people become one flesh and blood due to junta atrocities.

Clear Political Plan Would Help Myanmar Resistance’s Cause: Ex-US Ambassador

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By Aung Zaw

Former US ambassador to Myanmar Scot Marciel talks to The Irrawaddy about international efforts to support the anti-junta resistance in Myanmar, among other topics.

When the Myanmar Regime is Defeated, the Future of the Rohingya Will Become Clear

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By The Irrawaddy

U Nay San Lwin, co-founder of the Free Rohingya Coalition, talks to The Irrawaddy about the Spring Revolution and the current situation in Rakhine State.

US’s Burma Act is an ‘Ultimatum’ to Myanmar Regime

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By The Irrawaddy

If US President Joe Biden signs the act into law, it will strengthen the revolution and help it succeed.

People Long For What We Did For Them After 2010: SNDP Chair

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By The Irrawaddy

Shan Nationalities Democratic Party chairman Sai Aik Pao says he hopes for success in the junta’s election planned for next year, like in the 2010 poll.

NUG Suggests How ASEAN Can Get Meaningful Changes From Myanmar Junta

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By The Irrawaddy

Daw Zin Mar Aung, the National Unity Government’s foreign minister, talks to The Irrawaddy about how ASEAN and the UN must do more to pressure the military regime. 

We Wake Thinking How to Defeat Junta: Myanmar Resistance Fighter

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By The Irrawaddy

Bo Letyar, a resistance commander in Myaing Township, says residents offer him growing, unwavering support while the regime’s troops increasingly avoid battles.

Death from Above: How to Combat Myanmar Junta’s Escalating Air Campaign?

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By Khin Nadi

A defense professor and a Myanmar Air Force defector analyze the regime’s rising strategy of indiscriminate air attacks on civilian targets.     

Myanmar Fighting Star Prays for Regime to Fall

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By The Irrawaddy

Vero Nika, the world’s number one female bantamweight Muay Thai fighter, talks to The Irrawaddy from exile in Thailand.

‘Our Objective Was to Force Junta Troops From Southern Kawkareik’: KNLA

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By The Irrawaddy

Lt Col Saw Yan Naing of the Karen Liberation Army tells The Irrawaddy why the town in Karen State was attacked last week.

Myanmar’s Democrats Must Strive to Win Over China: Analyst

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By The Irrawaddy

China specialist Dr. Hla Kyaw Zaw says Myanmar’s resistance groups must never stop engaging with Beijing.

Myanmar Regime Has No Legitimacy to Hold Election: DPNS Leader

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By The Irrawaddy

Democratic Party for a New Society chairman U Aung Moe Zaw said the junta is trying to climb on the international stage through the ladder of an election.

US ‘Exploring Ways to Ramp Up Support’ for Myanmar Opposition: State Dept. Official

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By The Irrawaddy

State Department Counselor Derek Chollet called for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s release and condemned the ‘growing authoritarian partnership between Moscow and the junta’.

Beauty Contestant Held in Thailand After Criticizing Myanmar Junta

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By The Irrawaddy

Miss Grand International Myanmar 2020 Han Lay tells The Irrawaddy that being targeted by the regime has strengthened her convictions.