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Junta Watch

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

This week the regime’s media made much of its arrest of ex-MP U Phyo Zeya Thaw, but said little about its leader’s exclusion from international meetings.

Myanmar Junta Sacked Generals Who Served as Minsters During NLD Govt

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The removal of two military-appointed ministers by the regime is seen as a sign that moderate voices within the armed forces are being silenced.

Shoppers Boycott Myanmar Plaza After Attack on Anti-Regime Protest

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Yangon’s busiest shopping center was deserted on Friday as Yangon residents stayed away after footage of attack on young protesters by mall staff went viral.

Chin State Town Blames Myanmar Junta for Arson Attacks

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Around 254 houses in Thantlang have burned down in two months with residents blaming regime troops.

In Another Snub, Myanmar Junta Barred From Asia-Europe Meeting

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Cambodia-hosted virtual gathering is the third international meeting in two months from which the regime has been shunned.

Thousands Flee as Myanmar Regime Resumes Raiding Resistance Groups

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

As clashes intensify in southeastern Myanmar’s Kayah State, thousands of locals have been forced to flee their villages.

Heavy Fighting Reported Between Myanmar Junta and Northern Shan Armed Group

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army claims to have taken control of a key area along the Chinese border and it might be planning further expansion.

Over 20 Anti-Coup Activists Sentenced to Death by Myanmar Junta

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

21 people involved in resistance against the regime received death sentences from military tribunals, while another 29 were given life in prison.

Myanmar Military’s Joint Venture Brewery to be Dissolved After Product Boycott

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Legal experts suggest brewery’s formerly best-selling brands may be marketed under a different company name in the future.

Myanmar Junta Charges Former Investment Minister With Corruption

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The detained investment and foreign economic relations minister U Thaung Tun faces up to 15 years in prison.

Myanmar Junta Brings Fresh Charges Against NLD Vice Chair

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, who is battling leukemia and is detained in a Mandalay prison, will face two additional cases relating to alleged electoral fraud.

Thai Forces Kill Drug Couriers, Seize 1.8 Million Meth Pills Near Myanmar Border

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The suspected traffickers were shot dead in Chiang Rai province near Shan State, which has seen a rise in drug production since the Feb. 1 coup.

Myanmar Junta-Appointed Chief Minister Ambushed

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Sagaing Region chief minister U Myat Kyaw has been ambushed twice in a week.

Myanmar Regime Bars NLD Vice Chair From in Person Testimony at Suu Kyi Trial

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Former Mandalay Chief Minister and NLD Vice Chairman Dr. Zaw Myint Maung prevented from traveling to Naypyitaw on alleged health grounds. 

Almost 200 Myanmar Junta-Appointed Administrators Killed Since Coup

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Civilian resistance fighters target junta-linked local officials to prevent military regime from governing the country.