Topic Archive

Beware the Myanmar Junta’s ‘Whataboutism’

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Guest Column

By Matthew B. Arnold

Let’s be clear: One side of the conflict is defending itself against a barbaric opponent; we must resist characterizations that equate ‘violence’ committed by the two.

Junta’s Use of China as a Shield Aggravates the Conflict in Myanmar

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Guest Column

By Khin Oo

China’s border security and economic interests will benefit from stability in Myanmar; to achieve this, Beijing should support the people’s efforts to end military rule.

Myanmar Military Struggles to Adapt to New Kind of Conflict

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Guest Column

By Bertil Lintner

Hit-and-run clashes with ethnic Burmese fighters in the heartland and urban guerrilla warfare now complicate the Tatmadaw’s traditional task of containing ethnic armies.

UN Says Poverty in Myanmar at Worst Level in 20 Years Following Coup

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Nearly half the population is in poverty due to the effects of the military takeover, conflict and COVID, the UN’s aid chief in Myanmar said, calling for more funding.

UN Human Rights Chief Calls for Urgent Action on ‘Catastrophe’ in Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

OHCHR chief Michelle Bachelet says the global community needs to do more to keep the situation from becoming a ‘full-blown conflict’.

ASEAN Envoy to Myanmar Says Military Agrees to Four-Month Ceasefire to Deliver Aid

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Burma

By Kyodo News

Erwyan Yusof said he made the proposal in a video meeting with the regime’s foreign minister.

The Coup China Saw Coming in Myanmar—and Failed to Stop

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

After five months of worsening instability on its border, Beijing would be open to a negotiated settlement, some NLD insiders say.

Public Facing an Unprecedented Threefold Tragedy: Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Must Work With Ethnic Civil Groups

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Guest Column

By Zaw Tuseng

The NLD, NUG and CRPH should coordinate with ethnic civil society leaders, who have the infrastructure in place to help people affected by conflict, COVID and poverty.

Myanmar Jade Industry Risks Becoming Regime’s Slush Fund: Report

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Global Witness has called for worldwide ban on the trade in Myanmar jade, warning that the regime plans a ‘massive fire sale to help it fund its operations’.

The Revolt Against Myanmar’s Junta Can Succeed

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Guest Column

By Zaw Tuseng

If the nature of the conflict can be maintained as a national uprising, the military balance favors revolution by sheer force of numbers and willpower.

‘Humanitarian’ Focus Does Harm and Prolongs Myanmar’s Crisis

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Guest Column

By Igor Blazevic

Prioritizing humanitarian assistance in negotiations with the junta risks legitimizing it and delaying action needed to end the regime’s violence against civilians.

Myanmar Junta Reports Huge Explosives Haul, Dozens of Arrests in Yangon

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

State TV announced the seizure of thousands of homemade bombs and firearms amid a series of attacks on junta forces in Yangon and other urban areas.

Myanmar Junta Forces’ Temporary Base Attacked in Yangon

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

At least four soldiers and a civilian were injured in the surprise assault on troops based at a pagoda compound in restive Thaketa Township, locals said.

Myanmar Daily Post-Coup Update: May 28

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The mother of wanted activists was jailed; a USDP member was shot dead in Sagaing; troops killed three people in Magwe; and blasts occurred in Yangon, Chin and Magwe.