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UN Ambassador Saga Spotlights China’s Cautious Approach to Myanmar

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Guest Column

By Bertil Lintner

Beijing will continue to back the junta to protect its access to the Indian Ocean, but it has learned not to put all its eggs in one basket in its southern neighbor.

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.

Over 1,700 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Past Three Months, Civilian Govt Says

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The troops were killed in clashes with civilian resistance fighters and ethnic armed groups, the National Unity Government said.

Int’l Community Can’t Be Relied on for Myanmar Democracy Movement or People’s Safety: NUG

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Myanmar’s shadow govt said last seven months have shown that national solidarity, collective action are most effective ways to end coup, instability caused by military.

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 Finds Allies Among Well-Known Buddhist Monks

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

While many monks display opposition to the regime, or have disrobed to take up arms against it, some high-profile clerics count top junta officials among their followers.

Japan’s Much-Touted Go-Between Has Little Sway Over Myanmar Junta

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Tokyo appears to be distancing itself from ex-politician Hideo Watanabe, whose reported friendship with Min Aung Hlaing has done little to rein in his regime’s abuses.

Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Declares War on Military Regime

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The National Unity Govt declared a state of emergency and called on all citizens to revolt against the junta; the move comes days before the UN General Assembly convenes.

New Regime, Same Old Drug Myths in Myanmar

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Guest Column

By Bertil Lintner

Reports that the junta’s crackdown on political foes has diverted resources from drug interdiction recycle old fallacies about the narcotics trade in Myanmar.

ASEAN Envoy to Myanmar Says Military Agrees to Four-Month Ceasefire to Deliver Aid

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Burma

By Kyodo News

Erwyan Yusof said he made the proposal in a video meeting with the regime’s foreign minister.

UK Slaps Sanctions on Notorious Crony of Myanmar Junta

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News

By The Irrawaddy

London has frozen all UK assets of U Tay Za and his Htoo Group and banned him from the country over his role in helping the Myanmar military buy weapons.

High-Profile Monk Accompanies Myanmar Junta Deputy Chief on Russia Trip

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Sitagu Sayadaw’s presence in the delegation of Vice Snr-Gen Soe Win confirms the public’s suspicions that the once-respected monk is on good terms with regime leaders.

German Food Giant Metro Ends Operations in Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Metro becomes the latest foreign company to pull out of the country, citing the volatile business environment since the military’s coup.

Myanmar Junta’s Vice Chairman Heads to Russia

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Vice Snr-Gen Soe Win will attend the Int’l Army Games closing ceremony; the two countries have exchanged high-level visits and cemented ties since the Feb. 1 coup.