Political prisoners are being systematically tortured and forced into hard labor across the country, according to sources.
The Karenni Nationalities Defense Force said it successfully attacked regime soldiers and seized their weapons.
Almost every township in Sagaing Region has experienced junta arson attacks and fighting in the last six weeks.
The regime’s request for armed groups to surrender is seen as evidence that it cannot defeat the revolution.
Some 50 junta troops were killed in a single firefight against the PDF and KIA in Kachin State on Sunday morning, the groups said.
The junta is losing territory at home and finds itself increasingly isolated internationally, Derek Chollet tells The Irrawaddy.
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen warns the proposed executions will provoke a very negative reaction from the international community.
Troops are reducing villages in Chaung-U Township to ashes.
Sagaing and Magwe regions suffered the most from junta atrocities, according to the National Unity Government.
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US State Department Counsellor Derek Chollet cast doubt over the junta's pledge to hold new elections in August 2023.
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