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

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Analysis

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.

Myanmar Military’s Proxy Party Involved in Pro-Execution Rallies

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Union Solidarity and Development Party has a long history of staging pro-military demonstrations for propaganda purposes.

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

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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

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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.

Myanmar Military’s Long History of Electoral Fraud

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Guest Column

By Bertil Lintner

Given the military’s rigging and rejections of previous elections, no one believes the coup leader’s assurances that a free and fair poll will be held next year.

China’s Complicated Game in Myanmar

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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

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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.

Ex-Military Officers’ Books Offer Distorted History of Myanmar

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Analysis

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.

“We are Getting Stronger to Complete the Revolution”: Karenni Resistance Leader

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Khun Be Du, KNDF leader and an NUG deputy minister, talks to The Irrawaddy about the success of the resistance movement in Kayah State and the prospects for a federal democratic un

Myanmar Junta Extends Peace Invites As Major Armed Groups Shun

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

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

NUG Acting President Calls for People to put an end to Junta’s Planned Election

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Both the NLD and the US State Department say there is no chance that any poll held by the regime will be free and fair.

ASEAN and the Cycles of History

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Guest Column

By Thitinan Pongsudhirak

World events have brought to Southeast Asia a new era of confrontation and conflict, this time led by—but not limited to—US-China geostrategic rivalry and competition.

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

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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. 

Myanmar Regime Unlikely to Grant Wa Statehood: Analysts

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Analysis

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. 

Former President and General U Thein Sein Paints While Myanmar Burns

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Analysis

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.