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Thai University in Deal With Myanmar’s Spring University to Accept Striking Students

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Burma

By Nora Aung

Chiang Mai University has inked an MoA with Spring University Myanmar, which was set up last year for students who don’t want to study under the junta’s education system.

Myanmar Junta’s ‘People’s Security Groups’ Exposed as Fraud Intended to Divide People

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Analysis

By Saw Moe Set (Dawna Myay)

The regime claims the groups are being formed at the request of local people for their own protection, but many listed as members had no knowledge of their inclusion.

Min Aung Hlaing Is Destroying the Myanmar Military

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Guest Column

By Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd

Through brutality and ineptitude, the junta leader has turned the Tatmadaw into a personal army that is reviled by the people. 

After 34 Years, ’88 Generation Continues to Inspire, and to Sacrifice

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Editorial

By The Irrawaddy

The same military that killed student activist Ma Win Maw Oo in 1988 hanged her contemporary, Ko Jimmy, in July. Today’s anti-junta resistance has inherited their spirit.

Women Working in Rice Field Shot Dead by Myanmar Junta Helicopter

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Russian-made Mi-35 helicopter attacked women transplanting paddy in Tabayin, Sagaing Region for no reason; thousands of villagers fled their homes after the attack.

Junta Watch: Coup Leader Suffers Economic Delusions, Rebuffs Peace Plan, and More

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Junta Watch

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing changed his tune on his recent Russia visit, and the regime parroted Beijing’s line on a controversial US visit to Taiwan.

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.

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.

Myanmar Regime Forces Detain, Kill Three Chin Resistance Fighters

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The charred remains of the three, including an ex-commander of CDF-Zotung, were found in Matupi. They had gone to check on a group of villagers detained by junta forces.

Status-Obsessed Myanmar Junta Chief’s Reverence for White Elephants Draws Ridicule

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The dictator has revived ancient beliefs in the auspicious properties of white elephants and rubies; to Myanmar people, it is just another sign that he is unfit to rule.

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.

Kachin Resistance Attacks Myanmar Junta-Allied Outposts 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Kachin Independence Army and its allies have been trying to seize control of a key road in Kachin State. 

Myanmar Junta Troops Kill 10 People During Village Raid

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Around 60 young children trapped in the raid were freed after being held by regime soldiers. 

Resistance Groups Reports Failed Myanmar Junta Attack Near Thai Border 

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Burma

By Nora Aung

The Cobra Column says large numbers of regime troops were routed on the strategically important Myawaddy-Waw Lay road. 

Myanmar's Civilian Government Reports Over 18,000 Junta Deaths in Year

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The National Unity Government says the soldiers were killed in 5,337 clashes across the country from June 1, 2021, to June 30 this year.