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Commentary
Many seem to think that Myanmar's civil war would surely end if all armed groups would only sign the NCA. But the NCA does not deliver what they crave most — self-determination.
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Burma
UWSA Vice Chairman Zhao Guo An said it will not sign the NCA and accused the current government of failing to honor the deal it struck with its predecessor.
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Burma
Only two were among the more than 9,500 inmates freed on Wednesday.
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Burma
When I do it just fuels wild rumors, the former House Speaker says
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Burma
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Dateline
The Irrawaddy discusses the Anti-Corruption Commission's recent case against Tanintharyi Region Chief Minister Daw Lei Lei Maw, its limits and its potential.
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Burma
The ethnic organizations—all non-signatories to the NCA—are due to meet NRPC and Tatmadaw teams
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Editorial
Declaring a state of emergency or inserting more troops will not solve the root causes of the conflict.
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Commentary
Estranged from his former Army colleagues, and with his partnership with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi showing signs of strain, the retired general seems to be out in the cold.
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Burma
Report calls for release of political prisoners, says gov’t rhetoric has ‘exacerbated tensions’ with Arakanese
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In Person
"If they want to destroy our land [Rakhine State], we should destroy their [the Bamars’] land. If they offer peace, we will welcome it as warmly as we can," said Tun Myat Naing.
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Dateline
This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the possible effects of the armed group’s deadly Jan. 4 attacks on both the domestic and regional security situations.
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Commentary
Analyst Joe Kumbun speculates that through China’s influence on the Tatmadaw, the BRI is helping the State Counselor achieve her political goals.
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Burma
Lawmakers, activists and ethnic representatives hope for progress in 2019, but the events of recent years temper their expectations with caution
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Burma
The Myanmar military’s recent ceasefire announcement has earned it praise and lingering suspicion among ethnic leaders and observers.
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