Karen National Union’s spokesman tells The Irrawaddy that the 18,500 junta troops killed or injured in his territory have permanently weakened the regime.
While the regime continues to lose ground in northern Shan State, other groups tell The Irrawaddy that they will fight to open up new revolutionary fronts.
Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army spokesman Li Kyarwen has told The Irrawaddy that hundreds of junta troops have been killed since Friday.
Khin Sandar Nyunt says photographing frontline healthcare personnel in a war zone in Kayah State is a way of resisting the junta.
Kachin Independence Army spokesman Colonel Naw Bu tells The Irrawaddy that it remains determined to defeat the regime.
Sa Myer Oo was startled to make it to the top 10 at Miss Universe Finland 2023, but she continues to focus on a universal message.
The Irrawaddy spoke to Australian economist Sean Turnell, an ex-aide to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi who was jailed in 2021-22, on the economic damage wrought by military rule.
Former captain Htet Myat, however, warns that resistance forces need to be cautious as the junta is aiming to recruit more militia forces to compensate for its decreasing troop levels.
The civilian Ministry of Defense's deputy secretary, U Maung Maung Swe, tells The Irrawaddy about the challenges of organizing numerous rebel groups.
US-based economist Professor Min Min Thaw says Myanmar's economy will never recover while the generals retain power.
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