Search and Archive

Kachin Resistance Attacks Myanmar Junta-Allied Outposts 

3.1k

Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Kachin Independence Army and its allies have been trying to seize control of a key road in Kachin State. 

Myanmar Anti-Regime Resistance Vows to Step Up Attacks After Executions

2.7k

Burma

By Nora Aung

Resistance groups and ethnic armed organizations unite to condemn the hangings and insist on justice for those responsible.

After Executions, Myanmar Anti-Regime Forces Issue Joint Vow to Topple Junta

3.7k

Burma

By The Irrawaddy

In an unprecedented joint statement issued after four activists were hanged, the civilian govt, NLD and ethnic armed groups said they would unite to defeat the junta.

Kachin Independence Army, Myanmar Regime Forces Clash in Hpakant

4.2k

Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Daily Myanmar military patrols have been reported following a KIA attack on the base of a junta-controlled ethnic Lisu militia group in Waingmaw Township.

China-Backed Illegal Rare Earth Mining Surging in Northern Myanmar

5.7k

Burma

By Yan Naing

A Myanmar military-backed militia in Kachin State is protecting Chinese-run mines that produce coveted rare earth minerals used in hi-tech products.

China’s Complicated Game in Myanmar

7.8k

Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Veteran journalist Bertil Lintner talks to The Irrawaddy about China’s goals in Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s future role and how the military might be defeated.

ASEAN Envoy to Meet Only EAOs Approved by Myanmar Junta Chief

2.3k

Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The country’s major ethnic armed organizations are actively fighting the regime and boycotted last month’s peace talks with the junta.

Myanmar Junta in ‘Political and Military Cul-de-Sac’: Security Expert

9.1k

Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Janes’ Anthony Davis says Myanmar’s highly motivated PDFs have taken their resistance against an arrogant and ineffective Myanmar military into a crucial second phase.

Myanmar Junta Extends Peace Invites As Major Armed Groups Shun

2.1k

Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Several armed groups that are currently fighting the regime snubbed Min Aung Hlaing’s earlier invite to talks. 

Myanmar Junta’s Nod for Activists’ Death Sentences Draws Global Ire

4.6k

Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Foreign govts and organizations have joined local groups in condemning the junta’s announcement that it will proceed with the executions of four anti-regime activists. 

Look at Myanmar’s Illusory ‘Peace Process’

4.7k

Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Veteran journalist Bertil Lintner talks to Irrawaddy editor-in-chief Aung Zaw about why Myanmar’s official peace process has been a non-starter from the outset.

Myanmar Junta Chief Meets Ethnic Shan Leader for Peace Talks

4.9k

Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Many ethnic armed organizations are boycotting the talks with the regime in the capital Naypyitaw.

Myanmar Junta’s Awards for Ethnic Leaders Seen as Bid to Sell Peace Talks

3.9k

Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The regime last month awarded titles to leaders of seven of the 10 groups planning to attend talks, prompting speculation it was looking to secure their participation.

Regime’s Offer of Peace Talks is a Ruse to buy Time for Myanmar Military

7.2k

Guest Column

By Banyar Aung

With junta forces exhausted by fighting across the country, the regime wants a ceasefire with ethnic armed organizations to allow it to focus on resistance groups.

KIA Spurns Myanmar Junta’s Invitation to Join Peace Talks

8.1k

Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The powerful ethnic army said the planned talks lack a substantive agenda and exclude key players, seen as a reference to the shadow govt and People’s Defense Force.