Section Archive

Myanmar Military Regime Removes Arakan Army From List of Terrorist Groups

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The ethnic Rakhine armed group has stopped violent attacks on the security forces since the November general election.

Rakhine Party Under Pressure for Taking Position on Military Regime’s Governing Body

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Rakhine groups call on Arakan National Party to resign from the State Administrative Council as anti-coup protests increase across the country.

Ceasefire Signatories Vow to Work with Myanmar Military Govt for Peace Process

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Despite condemning Monday’s coup, armed groups who signed the National Ceasefire Agreement say they will stick with the peace process.

Mobile Internet Connectivity Restored to Western Myanmar

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Burma

By Min Aung Khine

After about two years without 4G access, the authorities suddenly lifted an internet blackout in Rakhine State and Paletwa in Chin State soon after Monday’s coup.

Myanmar Military Sues Rakhine Media over Theft Allegations

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Burma

By Khine Rola

Development Media Group in Sittwe has been targeted by the military before for reporting on the conflict with the Arakan Army.

Can Myanmar’s Armed Ethnic Groups Find a Path Toward Becoming Responsible Businesses?

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Dateline

By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy discusses issues surrounding the Border Guard Force and the complex challenge of transforming armed groups into legitimate enterprises.

NLD Poised to Impose Chief Ministers on States and Regions

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Burma

By Htun Htun

The National League for Democracy is set to use its powers under the military-drafted Constitution to enforce its chief ministers on states and regions.

Myanmar Authorities Seize 34 Rohingya in Ayeyarwady Region

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Burma

By Salai Thant Zin

It is the second time this month Rohingya migrants from Rakhine have been caught entering the region.

Myanmar's Rights Groups Call for Long-Delayed Justice for Kachin Teacher Murders

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Burma

By San Yamin Aung

Six years on, there has been no justice for two young Kachin teachers who were raped and murdered in Shan State.

Myanmar’s Military Asked to Ensure Rakhine IDP Safety

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Burma

By Khine Rola

More than 12,000 displaced Rakhine villagers say they are ready to return to their homes but are demanding protection and troop withdrawals.

Karen Border Force Withdraws Resignations After Spat with Myanmar Military

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Burma

By Nyein Nyein

The withdrawal came after the military’s request for a rethink despite an argument with the BGF over a China-backed casino hub on the Thai border.

Venue Squabbles Complicate NLD’s Outreach Efforts to Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties

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Analysis

By Nyein Nyein

The National League for Democracy says it wants to hear the voices and concerns of ethnic parties but has been inflexible on where to open their talks.

Myanmar’s Ruling NLD Holds Talks With Three Ethnic Parties in Shan State

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Burma

By San Yamin Aung

Avoiding the venue disputes that have led to the cancellation of talks with parties in other states, the NLD delegation also plans to meet a fourth party on Friday.

Myanmar Sends Rohingya Back to Rakhine

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Myanmar & COVID-19

By Salai Thant Zin

Seven undocumented Rohingya were detained off the Ayeyarwady coast trying to flee Rakhine State.

Lawmakers Push Myanmar Military to Clear Landmines for Rakhine IDP Safe Return

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Burma

By Min Aung Khine

Fighting with the Arakan Army ceased in November but displaced villagers cannot return home until unexploded explosives are cleared, Rakhine MPs say.