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Over 20 Myanmar Military Soldiers Killed in Clashes

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Civilian fighters ambush junta troops in Chin State, Sagaing and Magwe regions as armed resistance to the junta intensifies.

Myanmar Military Battles Ethnic Armed Group in Kachin State

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Junta troops and fighters from the Kachin Independence Army are clashing over control of a strategic road in northern Myanmar.

UN Envoy Joins Her Predecessors in Myanmar’s ‘Graveyard of Diplomats’

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

The soon-to-be departing Christine Schraner Burgener has admitted for the first time that the junta has no interest in talking or a peaceful solution to Myanmar’s crisis.

Junta’s Demand to Spy on Customers Prompts Telenor to Leave Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The parent firm of telecom operator Telenor Myanmar says the junta’s demand that it be able to intercept clients’ communications would violate sanctions and int’l law.

Civilians Arrested as Myanmar Military Cracks Down in Kayah State

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Half the population of Kayah State in southeast Myanmar has been displaced by fighting, while junta forces are torturing detained civilians and using them as human shields. 

China’s Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar, Nepal and Tibet Threaten to Encircle India

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Guest Column

By Jayanta Kalita

New railways linking China to Southeast and South Asia have significant security implications for India.

Myanmar’s Shadow Government Prepares Evidence of Junta War Crimes

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The National Unity Government is preparing to submit a report to the United Nations this month.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Denies Rumors of Talks With Myanmar Regime

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The detained State Counselor told her lawyers that no one from the junta’s State Administration Council has met with her.

What Has Happened to Myanmar’s Tatmadaw?

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Guest Column

By Bertil Lintner

Tasked with fighting a full-fledged war in the heartland, it remains to be seen whether the military will splinter or double down on its atrocities.

Myanmar Junta Kills At Least 12 Civilians Over Weekend

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Two Magwe Region villagers were reportedly killed after resistance fighters blew up a military-owned telecoms mast.

Over 80 Myanmar Military-Owned Telecom Towers Destroyed Nationwide

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Civilian resistance fighters step up attacks on Mytel masts after National Unity Government’s declaration of war against the military regime.

Myanmar Military-Backed USDP Accused of Exploiting Smaller Political Parties

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Co-leader of Wun Thar Nu Democratic Party claims that her party was included in a joint declaration issued by the USDP without any consultation or agreement.

Junta Troops Killed in Civilian Attacks Across Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The regime has lost two bases to the Karen National Union and 22 teenage volunteers were killed in a regime raid in Magwe Region.

Myanmar Junta to Auction Over 12,000 Tons of Illegal Timber

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The illicit timber trade enables the military regime to finance its coup, despite sanctions from the West.

Junta Troops Killed Across Myanmar as Resistance Steps up Operations

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

After Tuesday’s declaration of war against the regime by the National Unity Government, civilian volunteers have launched numerous attacks.