Topic Archive

Suu Kyi to Face 164 Years Imprisonment as Myanmar Junta Adds Five More Charges

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint are accused of breaking the law over the purchase of a helicopter.

Victory is around the corner for Myanmar

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Guest Column

By Nay Phone Latt

The Myanmar people have shown that they are committed to the NUG’s Federal Democratic Charter and the end of military dictatorship.

Junta Watch: Coup Leader Finds a ‘Godbrother’, Sacks a General, Backs a Friendly Monk and More

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, the junta followed one of its worst atrocities by claiming it was the victim of war crimes.

Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Near Thai Border Injure Displaced Civilians

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

At least 10 civilians were injured in territory held by the Democratic Karen Benevolent Association armed group in Karen State.

After Residents Flee Fighting, Myanmar Soldiers Loot Town

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Regime forces steal from homes in the Kayah State capital Loikaw after majority of residents flee ongoing clashes.

NUG Accuses Myanmar Junta of Committing Crimes Against Humanity

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The parallel civilian government says the regime is mocking international law with its ongoing atrocities.

Suspended International Infrastructure Projects Resumed in Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Construction of new bridges and upgrades to railway lines funded by Japan and South Korea stalled after the coup, but have now been resumed.

Myanmar Junta Expands its Intelligence Operation

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Once feared across the country, the regime’s military intelligence office is now believed to be much less capable than before.

Myanmar’s Revolution Against the Junta Will Definitely Succeed

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Anti-coup leader Tayzar San talks to The Irrawaddy about the revolutionary movement against military rule and what the future holds for Myanmar.

Military Junta Administrators Quit After Armed Group’s Death Threats

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Zeyar Nyi Naung Guerillas in Sagaing Township have threatened to kill any administrator who fails to resign by January 30.

Regime Airstrike Destroys Hospital in Lower Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

It was the second time this month that the KNU-run hospital in Karen State was hit by junta bombs.

Myanmar Junta Raises SIM and Internet Taxes to Silence Opposition

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The regime increases commercial tax by 20,000 kyats (US$11) on SIMs and a 15 percent tax on internet service providers’ income.

Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Continue in Kayah State

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The regime is resorting to using airstrikes because its ground forces are being defeated across the state, resistance groups claim.

Myanmar Air Force Chief Forced to Retire

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

General Maung Maung Kyaw, once seen as close to the coup leader, oversaw junta airstrikes that killed dozens of civilians and displaced thousands more.

China Backs Cambodia’s Much Criticized Diplomatic Bid in Myanmar

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

Beijing’s praise for Hun Sen’s engagement with the junta, which has divided ASEAN, signals China’s eagerness to resume infrastructure projects in its southern neighbor.