Section Archive

Myanmar Junta’s ‘People’s Security Groups’ Exposed as Fraud Intended to Divide People

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By Saw Moe Set (Dawna Myay)

The regime claims the groups are being formed at the request of local people for their own protection, but many listed as members had no knowledge of their inclusion.

Extending Emergency Rule Shows Junta has no Control Over Myanmar 

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By The Irrawaddy

Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing continues to insist that his regime is just an interim government authorized under the military-drafted 2008 constitution. 

Why China Is Comfortable With Myanmar’s Military Rulers

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By The Irrawaddy

Beijing appears to believe the regime still offers the best guarantee of security for its interests in Myanmar, but the threat posed by resistance forces is growing.

How Myanmar Junta Chief Plays Military Proxy Party for His Presidency

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By The Irrawaddy

Junta Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is believed to want a new USDP chair to help smooth his path to the presidency.

Ex-Military Officers’ Books Offer Distorted History of Myanmar

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By The Irrawaddy

Self-serving accounts by insiders are short on accuracy but offer some insight into the military’s blinkered view of its role in politics and national security.

Junta's Election Next Year Unlikely to End Myanmar’s Crisis

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By Banyar Aung

Promises of a junta-organized general election next year are fooling no one, argues a political observer.

Myanmar Regime Unlikely to Grant Wa Statehood: Analysts

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By The Irrawaddy

The United Wa State Party has full control over its territory on the Chinese border but gaining full statehood might be challenging. 

Timing of Deadly Yangon Blast Suspiciously Convenient for Myanmar Junta

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By The Irrawaddy

As with past incidents, Tuesday’s bombing occurred ahead of a high-profile visit—this time by a UN envoy—raising suspicions of a junta bid to discredit the resistance.

Former President and General U Thein Sein Paints While Myanmar Burns

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By Agga Aung

The 77-year-old is enjoying his retirement in the capital Naypyitaw, apparently unconcerned that the coup leader is brutalizing the Myanmar people.

Myanmar Military Rulers' Excellent Works

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By The Irrawaddy

An analysis of Myanmar’s military leaders shows what they have in common: they all kill civilians, steal Myanmar’s assets and invest heavily in glitzy religious monuments.  

ASEAN’s Failed Consensus on Myanmar: A Year of Broken Promises

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By Khin Nadi

Despite calls from the civilian NUG and some member states for a new strategy, ASEAN, US continue to back the peace plan, which has been ignored by the junta for a year.

Military Tensions Rise in Western Myanmar as Arakan Army Chief Warns Regime 

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By Agga Aung

Rakhine State has been largely peaceful since the coup, but there are signs the ceasefire between the AA and the junta may be breaking down. 

Myanmar People Will Never Accept any Election Held by the Junta

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By Khin Nadi

The regime’s plan to hold a poll is just a ruse to extend its time in power for as long as possible.

Myanmar Coup Leader Reveals His Desperation by Proposing Peace Talks With EAOs

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By Paw Htun

Min Aung Hlaing’s offer of dialogue with ethnic armed organizations is a sign he knows the junta faces an uphill battle against the resistance movement.

New Envoy to Steer Thailand’s Response to Myanmar Crisis

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By The Irrawaddy

Pornpimol Kanchanalak clearly has the Thai foreign minister’s trust, but it remains to be seen what she can bring to efforts to tackle Myanmar’s many problems.