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Editorial
In Jakarta, the bloc didn’t simply fail to condemn the junta and back the people—it bought the generals more time to move ahead with their corrupt and repressive agenda.
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Burma
After hearing coup leader Min Aung Hlaing’s promises, Asean should dispatch monitoring teams to Myanmar, argues Kavi Chongkittavorn.
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Burma
Commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing is in Jakarta this weekend and the shadow government wants Interpol to have him arrested.
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Guest Column
The Thai prime minister’s absence from Saturday’s summit on Myanmar will blunt ASEAN’s effectiveness in dealing with the crisis.
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Burma
Two parallel governments were formed to challenge Myanmar’s earlier military dictatorships although the men with guns retained power.
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Interview
If the bloc wants to mediate, the National Unity Government should be invited to Jakarta, ‘not just the criminals,’ says Altsean-Burma founder.
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Burma
The United Nations body says food prices are due to rise steeply as the industrial and banking sectors have shut down since the military takeover.
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Analysis
ASEAN says it seeks a workable solution to Myanmar’s crisis at Saturday’s summit, but everything hinges on whether Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing leaves it any room to maneuver.
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Commentary
A choice awaits the bloc at its summit in Jakarta; support the Myanmar people’s struggle against the regime or share responsibility for its crimes against humanity.
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Burma
Late activist U Win Tin vowed to wear a blue shirt after his release from jail – in reference to his prison uniform – to demand freedom for all other political prisoners.
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Editorial
The bloc must end its tradition of providing diplomatic coverage for repressive Myanmar regimes and should give the country’s legitimate representatives a platform.
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Burma
Ma Khin Nyein Thu was shown on military-run television after being badly beaten during interrogation. Her mother tells The Irrawaddy she cannot look at her injured face.
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Burma
Around 1,500 villagers have been displaced as the Kachin Independence Army targets junta forces in numerous locations.
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Burma
Civilian volunteers blocked the main road in Kani Township in Sagaing to stop Myanmar’s security forces from taking away detainees and bringing in reinforcements.
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Burma
Resistance fighters with homemade weapons have been killed in Sagaing Region while attempting to block troop reinforcements.
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