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The Two Hands of Washington’s Myanmar Policy

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Guest Column

By Tony Waters

Tony Waters argues that Erin Murphy’s book, “Burmese Haze: US Policy and Myanmar’s Opening — and Closing”, fails to address the murky side of US involvement.

Boycott Launched of Food Manufacturer Owned by Pro-Myanmar Junta Politician

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Phaung Sein Food owner Nang Shwe Kyar called for the 2021 coup and has since backed the regime, according to online activists.

Karen Armed Group Allied to Myanmar Junta Denied Officers Retirement Amid Recruitment Crisis

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Commanders in Karen State’s Border Guard Force are being denied retirement as the regime struggles to recruit troops and promote younger officers.

Recruitment Crisis Bites as Myanmar Junta Scrambles to Fill Gaps in Ranks

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Features

By The Irrawaddy

Defections and casualties are leaving the battalions under strength as troops burn down villages where they used to recruit.

Myanmar Junta Commander Detained Over Lost Weapons

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Colonel Tin Moe Naing of Division 44 is being interrogated in Naypyitaw after a truckload of weapons and ammunition was sent into Karen National Union territory.

Myanmar Junta Shelling Kills Two Children in Northern Rakhine

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Fighting is increasing across Rakhine State as the Arakan Army increasingly establishes its own administration and seizes regime outposts.

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.