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KNLA Captures Strategic Camp From Myanmar Military Near Thai Border

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Thay Baw Boe in Karen State was used by the military to reinforce frontline troops; the KNLA and allied resistance fighters seized it despite being hit by air strikes.

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 Junta Court Jails Ousted Mon State Chief Minister for 21 Years

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Dr. Aye Zan, who has been detained for over a year, was convicted by a special regime court on nine corruption charges; he still faces numerous additional cases.

KIO Warns Civil Servants in Northern Myanmar Not to Work for Junta

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

District and township administrations under the group’s control in Kachin State sent letters to local officials urging them to resign or face ‘consequences’.

ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus ‘Not Appropriate’ for Myanmar: Ex-US Ambassador

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Ex-US envoy Scot Marciel argues that the military has left no room for real negotiation; he also says Bangkok and Washington should cooperate to help refugees.

Junta Watch: Summit Snub Stings Regime Boss; Tech Giants Shun Junta App, and More

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Junta Watch

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, the regime’s diplomatic spat with the UK escalated and Min Aung Hlaing resorted to old clichés about ‘foreign interference’

Myanmar Military Calls In Air Strikes to Keep Village From Falling to Resistance

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The village in Sagaing Region’s Kani Township is home to a pro-junta militia and army camp; PDF groups had it surrounded but army helicopters kept them from entering. 

NLD Says at Least 14 Members, Supporters Killed by Pro-Junta Groups in Two Weeks

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The military junta was behind the killings, which were carried out by pro-regime terror groups, the party’s Central Working Committee said.

Myanmar Junta's Peace Talks in Disarray as Major Ethnic Armies Reject Invitations

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The KNU/KNLA’s rejection comes days after another of Myanmar’s main EAOs, the KIA, refused to attend; both groups cited the talks’ failure to include all stakeholders.

Myanmar Junta Forces, Resistance Groups Trade Blame as Scores of Civilians Killed in Sagaing

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Junta media say some of the recent killings in the resistance stronghold were of suspected informers, but PDF groups say this is fake news aimed at discrediting them.

KIA Spurns Myanmar Junta’s Invitation to Join Peace Talks

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The powerful ethnic army said the planned talks lack a substantive agenda and exclude key players, seen as a reference to the shadow govt and People’s Defense Force. 

Junta Watch: Regime Plans Thingyan Party Amid Chaos; Official Retirement Age Raised and More 

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Junta Watch

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, the most high-profile regime official to be targeted so far was shot at her home, and foreign embassies complained about a harsh new foreign-exchange law.

Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Offers Huge Cash Rewards to Encourage More Army Defections

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Sailors and airmen who leave the military with vessels or planes could be paid up to $500,000, the NUG said. Destroyed vehicles and facilities will also net huge payouts.

March Deadliest Month This Year for Myanmar Military Amid Fierce Fighting in Karen

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Over 400 junta troops died in more than 500 clashes with the Karen National Union’s armed wings during the month, the ethnic organization said.

Myanmar Regime Forces Torch Village in Chin State

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Junta troops providing security for a large military convoy set fire to Ram Tein, a village of 300 people, as it approached Matupi town; residents fled into the forest.