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EU Failing to Sanction Myanmar Junta Arms Suppliers: Activist Group

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The European Union has sanctioned only one out of 31 firms identified as suppliers of arms and equipment to the junta since the coup, says Justice for Myanmar.

Over 20,000 Magwe Villagers Flee Myanmar Junta Raids

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Resistance forces in Seikphyu Township, which has oil wells and ammunition factories, have reported heavy deployments of regime troops.

Elon Musk Asked to Provide Satellite Internet for Myanmar Fight Against Junta

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Online posts warn that the regime is trying to create a digital dictatorship and Starlink could unlock evidence of junta crimes.

Demands to Free Children Held by Myanmar Junta After School Attack

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

An estimated 20 civilians, including children, remain in regime custody with no news about the extent of their injuries.

Myanmar Junta’s Yangon Economics Minister was Friends with Assassin Conspirator 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Lieutenant Colonel Myo Myint Aung has been appointed to run Yangon’s economy, despite having a military background.

Ex-Myanmar Military Officers in Fear After Former General’s Assassination

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The murder of former Brigadier General Ohn Thwin at his Yangon home at the weekend has reportedly sparked anxiety among other senior figures.

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.