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Thai University in Deal With Myanmar’s Spring University to Accept Striking Students

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Burma

By Nora Aung

Chiang Mai University has inked an MoA with Spring University Myanmar, which was set up last year for students who don’t want to study under the junta’s education system.

Myanmar Junta Chief Among Key Suspects Identified in Rohingya Genocide Case

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

A new report reveals the Myanmar military planned 2017’s brutal purge of the Rohingya years in advance.

Min Aung Hlaing Is Destroying the Myanmar Military

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Guest Column

By Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd

Through brutality and ineptitude, the junta leader has turned the Tatmadaw into a personal army that is reviled by the people. 

Over 2,500 Myanmar Junta Forces Killed This Year in Karen State

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Burma

By Nora Aung

As regime losses mount, the Karen National Union said that the combat ability and will to win of junta forces has declined dramatically.

NLD Minister Jailed by Myanmar Regime Hospitalized in Yangon

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Former army officer U Aung Ko, who is said to be close to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has been suffering from heart problems in Insein Prison.

Fuel Shortage Beckons as Prices Rise Across Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

With the Myanmar currency continuing to weaken against the US dollar, fuel prices jumped by 200 kyats per liter overnight on Monday. 

Fierce Fighting in Sagaing as Myanmar Junta Forces Clash With Resistance

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The military regime has stayed silent about the battles in Kale Township, which have reportedly left 35 junta troops dead. 

NUG Offers Rewards for Myanmar Regime Defectors With Anti-Aircraft Weapons

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

With the junta increasingly reliant on airstrikes to combat the resistance, more and more civilians are being displaced or killed by regime bombing.

Junta Watch: Coup Leader Suffers Economic Delusions, Rebuffs Peace Plan, and More

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Junta Watch

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing changed his tune on his recent Russia visit, and the regime parroted Beijing’s line on a controversial US visit to Taiwan.

Political Prisoners Injured in Myanmar Prison Crackdown

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Burma

By Nora Aung

Hunger strikes have begun in Obo Prison, Mandalay, to honor the four executed pro-democracy activists.

New Crony Gets Rich Under Myanmar Regime With Entertainment Businesses

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Nightclub owner and aspiring movie producer U Soe Hlaing has close links with generals going back to the former junta.

Myanmar Civilian Govt Auctions Another Junta Leader Property

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The National Unity Government says it will sell off illegally acquired property if it takes power.

Myanmar Junta Charges Japanese Filmmaker With Incitement

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Burma

By Nora Aung

Toru Kubota was detained while allegedly covering an anti-regime protest in Yangon.

Saddened Suu Kyi Questions Legitimacy of Myanmar Activists Executions

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

"Why did it do that? They can’t do that,” said the visibly upset ousted leader.

Kachin Resistance Attacks Myanmar Junta-Allied Outposts 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Kachin Independence Army and its allies have been trying to seize control of a key road in Kachin State.