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Myanmar Junta Chief Among Key Suspects Identified in Rohingya Genocide Case

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

A new report reveals the Myanmar military planned 2017’s brutal purge of the Rohingya years in advance.

At least Eight Civilians Killed as Myanmar Junta Launches Airstrikes in Kachin and Kayah States

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Regime airstrikes and arson attacks destroyed an entire village in Hpakant Township, while fighter jets bombed a village outside the Kayah State capital.

Arakan Army Detains Myanmar Junta Ally in Rakhine State  

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The AA abducted the senior member of the rival Arakan Liberation Party two months after he attended peace talks staged by the military regime in June.

Over 2,500 Myanmar Junta Forces Killed This Year in Karen State

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Burma

By Nora Aung

As regime losses mount, the Karen National Union said that the combat ability and will to win of junta forces has declined dramatically.

NLD Minister Jailed by Myanmar Regime Hospitalized in Yangon

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Former army officer U Aung Ko, who is said to be close to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has been suffering from heart problems in Insein Prison.

Two Myanmar Military Bases Seized by Resistance in Kachin State

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

A combined force of the Kachin Independence Army and local resistance groups captured the camps in Hpakant Township.

Fuel Shortage Beckons as Prices Rise Across Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

With the Myanmar currency continuing to weaken against the US dollar, fuel prices jumped by 200 kyats per liter overnight on Monday. 

Fierce Fighting in Sagaing as Myanmar Junta Forces Clash With Resistance

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The military regime has stayed silent about the battles in Kale Township, which have reportedly left 35 junta troops dead. 

NUG Offers Rewards for Myanmar Regime Defectors With Anti-Aircraft Weapons

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

With the junta increasingly reliant on airstrikes to combat the resistance, more and more civilians are being displaced or killed by regime bombing.

Almost 100 Regime Soldiers Reportedly Killed in Upper Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Resistance groups attacked junta forces across Sagaing and Magwe regions in four days of fierce fighting.

Political Prisoners Injured in Myanmar Prison Crackdown

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Burma

By Nora Aung

Hunger strikes have begun in Obo Prison, Mandalay, to honor the four executed pro-democracy activists.

New Crony Gets Rich Under Myanmar Regime With Entertainment Businesses

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Nightclub owner and aspiring movie producer U Soe Hlaing has close links with generals going back to the former junta.

Myanmar Civilian Govt Auctions Another Junta Leader Property

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The National Unity Government says it will sell off illegally acquired property if it takes power.

Over 50 Myanmar Regime Troops Reportedly Killed in Sagaing

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Resistance groups launched coordinated attacks in two townships in Sagaing Region on Wednesday and Thursday.

Myanmar Junta Charges Japanese Filmmaker With Incitement

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Burma

By Nora Aung

Toru Kubota was detained while allegedly covering an anti-regime protest in Yangon.