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Junta Watch: A Softer Tone to Woo Teachers Back; Harsh Words for the UN, and More

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Junta Watch

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, the regime praised China as a model neighbor and warned the Arakan Army its patience has limits as the junta’s relations with the group continued to sour.

Eight Magwe Civilians Killed in Myanmar Junta Raids

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Regime forces are stepping up attacks on the resistance strong-hold of Magwe Region.

Myanmar Junta’s Threat of Fighting Dismissed as ‘Naked Joke’ by Arakan Army

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The powerful ethnic armed organization was responding to the regime spokesperson’s warning of possible future conflict in Rakhine State.

Myanmar Junta Risks War in Rakhine State with Civilian Arrests

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Regime troops are rounding up civilians with alleged links to the Arakan Army.

Deputy Commander Killed as KNLA Seize Strategic Army Base in Southeast Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The battle for Thay Baw Boe camp was another victory for the ethnic Karen fighters who have overrun several army camps in Karen State since last year.

Myanmar Junta Reinforcements Spark Heavy Attacks 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Repeated clashes are being reported in southern Shan State as the regime deploys large numbers of troops to the area. 

Myanmar Civilian Government to Sell Off More Junta Property

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

NUG finance minister U Tin Tun Naing reveals more plans to generate income, including putting 60 military-owned properties in Yangon on sale.

Secret History of Myanmar Junta Chief’s Inya Mansion

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Burma

By Agga Aung

Min Aung Hlaing’s acquisition of the exclusive Yangon residence at 14 Inya Road reveals his greed and corruption.

Cambodia to Invite Myanmar Junta Defense Minister to Upcoming ASEAN Meeting

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Current ASEAN chair Cambodia has already welcomed some of the regime’s top generals to ASEAN meetings despite their involvement in atrocities.

Myanmar Fuel Importers Blame Shortages on Junta Dollar Controls

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Fuel importers say they are struggling to ensure supplies because of the regime’s restrictions on foreign exchange.

Military-Owned Corporation Fails to Pay Dividends to Myanmar Troops 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Myanma Economic Holdings failed to pay its annual dividends to its shareholders, many of whom are members of the armed forces. 

Striking Myanmar Civil Servants Denied Passports

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The junta has compiled a blacklist of members of the civil disobedience movement to prevent them from leaving Myanmar.

Myanmar Ports key to China’s Strategy of Controlling Indian Ocean

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Guest Column

By Yan Naing

India is threatened with being encircled by a network of China-controlled ports and Beijing’s increasingly powerful navy.

ASEAN’s Failed Consensus on Myanmar: A Year of Broken Promises

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Analysis

By Khin Nadi

Despite calls from the civilian NUG and some member states for a new strategy, ASEAN, US continue to back the peace plan, which has been ignored by the junta for a year.

Myanmar Military’s Attempts to Smear Suu Kyi as Corrupt Have Failed

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Guest Column

By Paw Htun

Despite a concerted campaign accusing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the NLD of corruption, the Myanmar people know that it is the military regime which is truly dishonest.