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Myanmar Junta Sacked Generals Who Served as Minsters During NLD Govt

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The removal of two military-appointed ministers by the regime is seen as a sign that moderate voices within the armed forces are being silenced.

Chin State Town Blames Myanmar Junta for Arson Attacks

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Around 254 houses in Thantlang have burned down in two months with residents blaming regime troops.

Heavy Fighting Reported Between Myanmar Junta and Northern Shan Armed Group

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army claims to have taken control of a key area along the Chinese border and it might be planning further expansion.

Myanmar Junta Charges Former Investment Minister With Corruption

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The detained investment and foreign economic relations minister U Thaung Tun faces up to 15 years in prison.

Myanmar Junta-Appointed Chief Minister Ambushed

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Sagaing Region chief minister U Myat Kyaw has been ambushed twice in a week.

Death Toll at Hands of Myanmar Junta Reaches 1,281

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

A 23-year-old medic, five teenagers, bystanders and striking teachers were among those killed by regime forces so far this month.

Around 120 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Magwe Region: Resistance

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The armed resistance groups claim to have killed large numbers of regime soldiers and even forced a helicopter to crash land.

Fighting Intensified as Civilian Forces Clash With Myanmar Junta

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Resistance forces claim to have killed at least 80 regime troops while losing 14 of their civilian fighters.

Myanmar Junta Blocks Japanese Envoy From Meeting Suu Kyi

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

During this week’s visit to Myanmar, Nippon Foundation chairman Yohei Sasakawa met with some political party leaders.

Myanmar Junta Slaps Suu Kyi's Bodyguard With More Charges

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Female bodyguard Cherry Htet now faces charges for breaching police rules. She was previously charged with incitement for posting that she misses Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Thailand Needs Healthy Myanmar Migrants to Boost Economy

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Opinion

By Kavi Chongkittavorn

Kavi Chongkittavorn argues that it is in Thailand’s interest to welcome migrant workers from war-torn Myanmar.

Myanmar Junta’s Election Commission Charges Suu Kyi and Win Myint With Fraud

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The commission is prosecuting Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and 14 other senior figures over ‘illegal activities’ in the 2020 election.

Myanmar Junta Releases US Journalist After Ex-Diplomat’s Intervention

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Frontier Myanmar editor was detained in May and last week he was sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Myanmar Junta Troops Rape Chin Mother: Media

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Chinland Defense Force and the media claim the baby’s mother was raped by three regime troops.

The Day in 2010 When Suu Kyi Was Freed From House Arrest

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On This Day

By The Irrawaddy

After 10 years and two months of freedom, Myanmar’s State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is back under house arrest again.