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Junta Watch: A Softer Tone to Woo Teachers Back; Harsh Words for the UN, and More

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Junta Watch

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, the regime praised China as a model neighbor and warned the Arakan Army its patience has limits as the junta’s relations with the group continued to sour.

Eight Magwe Civilians Killed in Myanmar Junta Raids

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Regime forces are stepping up attacks on the resistance strong-hold of Magwe Region.

Myanmar Junta Risks War in Rakhine State with Civilian Arrests

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Regime troops are rounding up civilians with alleged links to the Arakan Army.

Myanmar Junta Threatens to Downgrade Australia Ties Over Snub

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Burma

By AFP

The regime said it would mirror Australia’s decision to replace its ambassador to Myanmar with a chargé d’affaires.

Myanmar Junta Reinforcements Spark Heavy Attacks 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Repeated clashes are being reported in southern Shan State as the regime deploys large numbers of troops to the area. 

Myanmar Civilian Government to Sell Off More Junta Property

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

NUG finance minister U Tin Tun Naing reveals more plans to generate income, including putting 60 military-owned properties in Yangon on sale.

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.

Myanmar Fuel Importers Blame Shortages on Junta Dollar Controls

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Fuel importers say they are struggling to ensure supplies because of the regime’s restrictions on foreign exchange.

Military-Owned Corporation Fails to Pay Dividends to Myanmar Troops 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Myanma Economic Holdings failed to pay its annual dividends to its shareholders, many of whom are members of the armed forces. 

Striking Myanmar Civil Servants Denied Passports

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The junta has compiled a blacklist of members of the civil disobedience movement to prevent them from leaving Myanmar.

Myanmar Junta Tightens Security in Commercial Capital Yangon

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Residents report increased patrols and searches by security forces, who appear to be mounting an operation to wipe out resistance activity in the city.

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.

Australia Downgrades Diplomatic Ties With Myanmar Junta

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The new head of the Australian Embassy will only carry the title “chargé d’affaires” instead of ambassador.

Myanmar Junta Kills At Least 36 in Sagaing Village: Residents

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Villagers from Ye-U Township said they cannot identify the burned bodies.