Section Archive

Myanmar’s Civilian Government: Our Military Strategy is Weakening the Enemy

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News

By The Irrawaddy

A new analysis of the Myanmar military suggests that the size of regime forces is only half the 300,000-400,000 that has been reported.

Rohingya Refugees Reject Rakhine Villages Built by Myanmar Junta

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Ethnic Issues

By Muktadir Rashid  

A Rohingya team who visited the villages said they wanted citizenship, equal rights and their land returned before they agree to be repatriated from Bangladesh to Rakhine.

Myanmar Junta Airstrike Kills Three Children in Sagaing

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News

By NORA

The regime has stepped up its bombing of civilian targets in resistance strongholds.

Indian State-Owned Oil Firm Announces Expansion to Myanmar Resistance Stronghold

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Burma

By Hein Htoo Zan

Plan for filling stations in Sagaing would help finance junta’s campaign of atrocities in region with highest civilian death toll in the country, resistance says.

What Myanmar can Learn From Sudan’s Predictable Tragedy

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Guest Column

By Matthew B. Arnold

The Myanmar people should fight their revolution on their own terms rather than place their trust in an often inept international community.

UN Chief Demands Release of All Remaining Myanmar Political Prisoners

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy ​​​​​

Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the junta’s ongoing violence and continuing detentions, including of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint.

Myanmar's Civilian Government Warns China to Respect Public Will

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Myanmar-China Watch

By NORA

The National Unity Government says there will be instability in Myanmar until military rule is ended.

Over 5,000 Ye-U Township Villagers Flee Myanmar Junta Raids

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Burma

By Hein Htoo Zan

Volunteers say they are struggling to cope with the thousands of displaced civilians in Ye-U and Depayin townships.

More Than 513 Women Killed by Myanmar Junta

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Burma

By NORA

The Burmese Women’s Union says 55 women were killed by Myanmar’s junta in April.

China’s Visiting FM Vows to ‘Stand by’ Myanmar Junta in Global Arena

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Qin Gang also met with former dictator Than Shwe, who thanked Beijing for its good friendship and strong support.

Karen National Union to Probe 5 Senior Members Accused of Crime Hub Involvement

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

However, investigation of KK Park allegations will launch only after an ongoing election that could see suspects take posts in leadership. 

Myanmar’s Oldest Armed Group the KNU Elects New Chairman

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Ethnic Issues

By The Irrawaddy

Some Karen National Union officials have questioned the alleged involvement of the group in the notorious China-backed crime hub KK Park in Karen State.

Myanmar Junta Releases 2,153 Prisoners Jailed for Dissent

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Burma

By AFP

The regime announced the amnesty to mark a Buddhist holiday; those freed were jailed under Penal Code Section 505 (a), widely used by the junta to stifle criticism.

Myanmar Junta Stops Food Crossing Key Bridge to Resistance Strongholds

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The checkpoint on the Chindwin River is blocking food supplies from reaching resistance strongholds in Sagaing and Magwe regions.

Chin Groups Hail Successful Attack on Myanmar Junta Troops

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Burma

By Hein Htoo Zan

The Chin National Army and Chin Defense Force claim to have killed at least 23 infantry troops in Hakha Township.