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77-year-old Villager Killed in Myanmar Junta Raids in Sagaing

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The man’s body was found in a village well after the regime’s raids, which displaced thousands of villagers in Khin-U Township.

Myanmar Junta Shelling Kills Child in Kachin State

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Regime troops on an island in the Ayeyarwady River shelled villagers on the riverbank in response to a resistance attack.

Beauty Contestant Held in Thailand After Criticizing Myanmar Junta

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Miss Grand International Myanmar 2020 Han Lay tells The Irrawaddy that being targeted by the regime has strengthened her convictions.

Jailed Popular Mandalay Mayor Faces Fresh Corruption Charges

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Dr. Ye Lwin was due to be released from prison next month but now faces further charges.

Children Injured in School Attack Treated in Hospital: Myanmar Junta Officer

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Burma

By Hein Htoo Zan

Parents of two wounded children seized after the attacks on the monastic school have been told they are in Sagaing Region’s capital.

Resistance Groups Claim 15 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Clashes

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Karen National Liberation Army and Kachin Independence Army have reported successful attacks on regime forces in Karen State and Sagaing Region.

UN Chief Condemns Myanmar Junta School Attack

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres accused the regime of violating international humanitarian law over Friday’s Sagaing Region attack.

Economic Meltdown Highlights Success of NLD’s Policies

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy assesses the legacy of four National League for Democracy economic figures who helped stabilize finances after decades of military mismanagement. 

Myanmar Resistance Rejects Junta Child Murder Claims

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Burma

By Hein Htoo Zan

Regime helicopters and ground troops left 11 children dead amid claims that resistance groups were based in the monastery.

Bangladesh Border Residents Live in Fear of Myanmar Junta Attacks

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Burma

By Muktadir Rashid  

The regime’s envoy in Dhaka claimed the shelling is from insurgents, although airstrikes have repeatedly been reported.

Displaced Children Among Civilians Killed in Myanmar Junta Shell Strike

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Burma

By Hein Htoo Zan

Thousands have been displaced amid ongoing fighting in Moebye, southern Shan State.

AA Outpost Attack Sparks Heavy Myanmar Junta Shelling: Residents

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Arakan Army launched a pre-dawn attack on a regime base in Paletwa Township, Chin State, where increasing violence is being reported.

Myanmar Ethnic Armies AA and UWSA Leaders Meet to Build Relations

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Observers think the Arakan Army has been asking the United Wa State Army for arms, especially anti-aircraft weapons, to deter repeated Myanmar junta airstrikes. 

Revolution Against Myanmar Junta Will Strengthen in Dry Season: KNU

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Padoh Saw Taw Nee, the Karen National Union’s external affairs chief, says the regime has weak, demoralized troops and its administration has broken down in many areas.

Bangladesh PM Opts to Avoid War With Neighbors

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Burma

By Muktadir Rashid  

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says India is keen to help resolve the Rohingya refugee crisis but Myanmar’s regime refuses to cooperate.