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• Thousands Flee Homes as Myanmar Junta Steps Up Attacks
• Myanmar Military Regime Steps up Campaign of Terror
• Myanmar Junta Raids Rebel Group’s Office Near Thai Border
• Sun Not Shining on Myanmar Junta’s Solar Power Projects
• Richardson, Myanmar Junta Chief Share a Dislike for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
• Cambodia Set to Take Global Stage Again as ASEAN Chair
• Myanmar and Russia’s Close Post-Coup Relationship
• Resistance Attacks Leave Junta Troops Dead Across Myanmar
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Denies Breaching COVID-19 Restrictions
• Myanmar Junta Aims to Wipe Out Armed Resistance in Three Months
• Myanmar Junta Seizes Homes From Those Tied to NLD, Shadow Govt
• Myanmar Junta Leader Hands Out Cash and Food to Arts Sector
• Myanmar Junta Takes Mother of Anti-Regime Protester Hostage
• US Hopes Richardson’s Quiet Visit Can Produce Results

Thousands Flee Homes as Myanmar Junta Steps Up Attacks Posted: 03 Nov 2021 05:51 AM PDT Large numbers of troops have been deployed to Pekon Township in Shan State on the border with Kayah State with increasingly large clashes reported with resistance forces. The post Thousands Flee Homes as Myanmar Junta Steps Up Attacks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Regime Steps up Campaign of Terror Posted: 03 Nov 2021 05:30 AM PDT The junta is escalating its arrests, torture and killings of anti-coup opponents nationwide. The post Myanmar Military Regime Steps up Campaign of Terror appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Raids Rebel Group’s Office Near Thai Border Posted: 03 Nov 2021 04:26 AM PDT Four members of the All Burma Students Democratic Front were abducted by regime troops in Myawaddy on the Thai border. The post Myanmar Junta Raids Rebel Group's Office Near Thai Border appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Sun Not Shining on Myanmar Junta’s Solar Power Projects Posted: 03 Nov 2021 03:47 AM PDT Only six companies have made bids for 12 solar power projects the military regime put up for tender in May. The post Sun Not Shining on Myanmar Junta's Solar Power Projects appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Richardson, Myanmar Junta Chief Share a Dislike for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Posted: 03 Nov 2021 03:39 AM PDT Positive political outcomes are unlikely from the ex-US diplomat's meeting with Min Aung Hlaing. The post Richardson, Myanmar Junta Chief Share a Dislike for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Cambodia Set to Take Global Stage Again as ASEAN Chair Posted: 02 Nov 2021 09:48 PM PDT The Myanmar crisis will loom large in longtime Prime Minister Hun Sen's third, and likely last, stint as the regional bloc's chair. The post Cambodia Set to Take Global Stage Again as ASEAN Chair appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar and Russia’s Close Post-Coup Relationship Posted: 02 Nov 2021 06:23 AM PDT A timeline of how bilateral ties between Myanmar and Russia have strengthened since the military takeover. The post Myanmar and Russia's Close Post-Coup Relationship appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Resistance Attacks Leave Junta Troops Dead Across Myanmar Posted: 02 Nov 2021 06:13 AM PDT Myanmar's regime police and soldiers were caught in ambushes in Sagaing Region and Chin and Kayah states on Monday and Tuesday. The post Resistance Attacks Leave Junta Troops Dead Across Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Denies Breaching COVID-19 Restrictions Posted: 02 Nov 2021 06:03 AM PDT The detained civilian leader is accused of breaking coronavirus rules when she acknowledged a crowd of her supporters during the November 2020 general election. The post Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Denies Breaching COVID-19 Restrictions appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Aims to Wipe Out Armed Resistance in Three Months Posted: 02 Nov 2021 05:35 AM PDT Myanmar Junta Aims to Wipe Out Armed Resistance in Three Months The post Myanmar Junta Aims to Wipe Out Armed Resistance in Three Months appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Seizes Homes From Those Tied to NLD, Shadow Govt Posted: 02 Nov 2021 03:05 AM PDT A former Ayeyarwady Region chief minister and an NUG minister from Chin State are the latest to see their homes and other property taken by the junta. The post Myanmar Junta Seizes Homes From Those Tied to NLD, Shadow Govt appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Leader Hands Out Cash and Food to Arts Sector Posted: 02 Nov 2021 02:46 AM PDT Min Aung Hlaing met representatives of the film, music, performing arts and literature sectors in Yangon. The post Myanmar Junta Leader Hands Out Cash and Food to Arts Sector appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Takes Mother of Anti-Regime Protester Hostage Posted: 02 Nov 2021 02:19 AM PDT Regime forces kidnapped the 56-year-old woman and burned down the house of another prominent protester in southern Myanmar's Tanintharyi Region. The post Myanmar Junta Takes Mother of Anti-Regime Protester Hostage appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

US Hopes Richardson’s Quiet Visit Can Produce Results Posted: 02 Nov 2021 12:09 AM PDT The ex-US diplomat's friendship with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi soured in 2018, but he is one of the few figures with ties on both the military and democratic sides in Myanmar. The post US Hopes Richardson's Quiet Visit Can Produce Results appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• US Condemns Myanmar Military’s Violence in Chin State
• Former US Diplomat Bill Richardson to Visit Myanmar
• Myanmar Junta Kills 10 Civilians in Five Days: AAPP
• How the Suu Kyi-Richardson Clash Unfolded
• Myanmar Junta Places Lawyers Back Under Control of Military Regime
• ASEAN and the Myanmar Quagmire: China’s Next Move

US Condemns Myanmar Military’s Violence in Chin State Posted: 01 Nov 2021 04:50 AM PDT The State Department described the bombardment of Thantlang and destruction of homes and churches as 'abhorrent' and called for the regime to be held accountable. The post US Condemns Myanmar Military's Violence in Chin State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Former US Diplomat Bill Richardson to Visit Myanmar Posted: 01 Nov 2021 04:05 AM PDT The onetime friend of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is due to arrive Monday; he will reportedly meet with the regime's health and foreign ministers to discuss COVID vaccines. The post Former US Diplomat Bill Richardson to Visit Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Kills 10 Civilians in Five Days: AAPP Posted: 01 Nov 2021 03:50 AM PDT The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners says regime forces continue to torture detainees to death. The post Myanmar Junta Kills 10 Civilians in Five Days: AAPP appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

How the Suu Kyi-Richardson Clash Unfolded Posted: 01 Nov 2021 03:01 AM PDT Ex-US diplomat Bill Richardson has announced he plans to visit Myanmar. Here is The Irrawaddy's 2018 report on his abrupt falling out with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi that year. The post How the Suu Kyi-Richardson Clash Unfolded appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Places Lawyers Back Under Control of Military Regime Posted: 01 Nov 2021 01:45 AM PDT Legal experts say that junta amendments to the Bar Council Act will restrict the freedom of lawyers and remove checks and balances on the legal process. The post Myanmar Junta Places Lawyers Back Under Control of Military Regime appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

ASEAN and the Myanmar Quagmire: China’s Next Move Posted: 31 Oct 2021 11:49 PM PDT It seems clear that unless the junta starts cooperating with the regional bloc, Min Aung Hlaing will not be invited to the ASEAN-China Special Summit this month. The post ASEAN and the Myanmar Quagmire: China's Next Move appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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After Standing Up to Myanmar Military, What Next for ASEAN? Posted: 29 Oct 2021 06:30 PM PDT ASEAN realized that accepting the junta would alienate the bloc in the eyes of the world; its next challenge is to ensure it remains unified amid the US-China rivalry. The post After Standing Up to Myanmar Military, What Next for ASEAN? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Grudges and Military Oppression: Key Themes in Modern Myanmar’s Legal History
• Myanmar Junta Jails NLD Patron for 20 Years for High Treason
• Myanmar Civilian Government Forms Military Command Structure
• Myanmar Junta Forces Again Use Civilians as Human Shields
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Condemns Myanmar Junta Gag Orders on Her Lawyers
• Another 25 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Upcountry Clashes

Grudges and Military Oppression: Key Themes in Modern Myanmar’s Legal History Posted: 29 Oct 2021 07:11 AM PDT Almost all of the high-profile cases since independence have involved persecution by the military, or the trial of someone trying to kill a military dictator. The post Grudges and Military Oppression: Key Themes in Modern Myanmar's Legal History appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Jails NLD Patron for 20 Years for High Treason Posted: 29 Oct 2021 06:24 AM PDT The 80-year-old U Win Htein of the National League for Democracy is the first member of the party to receive a lengthy jail term. The post Myanmar Junta Jails NLD Patron for 20 Years for High Treason appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Civilian Government Forms Military Command Structure Posted: 29 Oct 2021 05:58 AM PDT The NUG is looking to coordinate between the People's Defense Forces and ethnic armed groups to take on the junta. The post Myanmar Civilian Government Forms Military Command Structure appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Forces Again Use Civilians as Human Shields Posted: 29 Oct 2021 05:52 AM PDT Blindfolded and tied together with a rope, detained villagers were forced to march in front of a military column in a village in Pekon Township, Shan State. The post Myanmar Junta Forces Again Use Civilians as Human Shields appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Condemns Myanmar Junta Gag Orders on Her Lawyers Posted: 29 Oct 2021 04:49 AM PDT The detained State Counselor's legal team have been barred from speaking to the media, which legal experts describe as a violation of the right to an open trial. The post Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Condemns Myanmar Junta Gag Orders on Her Lawyers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Another 25 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Upcountry Clashes Posted: 29 Oct 2021 03:15 AM PDT After 60 regime troops were killed on Wednesday in Kawlin Township, Sagaing Region, civilian resistance groups say that another 25 soldiers also died in Kawlin the next day. The post Another 25 Myanmar Junta Soldiers Killed in Upcountry Clashes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Junta Losing Diplomatic Battles: NUG Foreign Minister
• New UN Special Envoy to Myanmar Faces Uphill Task in Dealing With Junta
• Mandalay Office of Myanmar’s Ousted NLD Bombed
• Karen National Union Slammed Over Claims it Acknowledged Junta Ceasefire Anniversary Event
• 40 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Upcountry Clashes
• Indian Company Drops Plan to Develop Myanmar Military-Owned Port

Myanmar Junta Losing Diplomatic Battles: NUG Foreign Minister Posted: 28 Oct 2021 07:24 AM PDT The National Unity Government's foreign minister, Daw Zin Mar Aung, tells The Irrawaddy that the junta is increasingly diplomatically isolated. The post Myanmar Junta Losing Diplomatic Battles: NUG Foreign Minister appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

New UN Special Envoy to Myanmar Faces Uphill Task in Dealing With Junta Posted: 28 Oct 2021 05:10 AM PDT Local politicians and analysts tell The Irrawaddy that the new UN envoy must be allowed to visit the country and engage in dialogue with all stakeholders. The post New UN Special Envoy to Myanmar Faces Uphill Task in Dealing With Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Mandalay Office of Myanmar’s Ousted NLD Bombed Posted: 28 Oct 2021 03:58 AM PDT Local residents reportedly saw junta troops entering the sealed office building before the twin blasts, which occurred during curfew hours. The post Mandalay Office of Myanmar's Ousted NLD Bombed appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Karen National Union Slammed Over Claims it Acknowledged Junta Ceasefire Anniversary Event Posted: 28 Oct 2021 03:44 AM PDT Myanmar's junta this month marked six years since the National Ceasefire Agreement was signed and there is confusion about whether the KNU's chief sent his greetings.  The post Karen National Union Slammed Over Claims it Acknowledged Junta Ceasefire Anniversary Event appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

40 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Upcountry Clashes Posted: 28 Oct 2021 01:43 AM PDT Civilian resistance fighters attacked regime forces in early morning raids in Sagaing Region. The post 40 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Upcountry Clashes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Indian Company Drops Plan to Develop Myanmar Military-Owned Port Posted: 28 Oct 2021 12:58 AM PDT Adani Ports' decision to exit its investment in Myanmar follows criticism of its payments to an internationally sanctioned military conglomerate. The post Indian Company Drops Plan to Develop Myanmar Military-Owned Port appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• ASEAN Leaders Voice Disappointment at Myanmar Junta as Summit Proceeds Without It
• Thousands More Villagers Flee Myanmar Junta Raids
• ASEAN Parliamentarians Call For Recognition of Myanmar’s Civilian Government
• Myanmar’s Civilian Government Asks Thailand for Cross-Border Humanitarian Aid
• Civilians Arrested by Myanmar Regime After Bomb Attack
• Veteran Arms Dealer Continues to Supply Myanmar Junta
• Local Official Shot Dead in Myanmar Capital
• Summit Snub a Setback for Myanmar Junta but Its Eyes Are on China, Not ASEAN

ASEAN Leaders Voice Disappointment at Myanmar Junta as Summit Proceeds Without It Posted: 27 Oct 2021 06:58 AM PDT Member countries urged the regime to implement the bloc's five-point consensus on Myanmar, as several leaders backed chair Brunei's decision to exclude Min Aung Hlaing. The post ASEAN Leaders Voice Disappointment at Myanmar Junta as Summit Proceeds Without It appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thousands More Villagers Flee Myanmar Junta Raids Posted: 27 Oct 2021 05:13 AM PDT Regime soldiers respond with artillery as civilian resistance continues across the country. The post Thousands More Villagers Flee Myanmar Junta Raids appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

ASEAN Parliamentarians Call For Recognition of Myanmar’s Civilian Government Posted: 27 Oct 2021 04:34 AM PDT MP's from ASEAN countries call for further sanctions on the military regime, saying the junta is not interested in dialogue. The post ASEAN Parliamentarians Call For Recognition of Myanmar's Civilian Government appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Civilian Government Asks Thailand for Cross-Border Humanitarian Aid Posted: 27 Oct 2021 04:14 AM PDT Thailand and the US have reportedly been in talks to provide health care to refugees from Myanmar. The post Myanmar's Civilian Government Asks Thailand for Cross-Border Humanitarian Aid appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Civilians Arrested by Myanmar Regime After Bomb Attack Posted: 27 Oct 2021 02:53 AM PDT Around 25 people were detained by junta forces in Meiktila following a bomb blast that took place after a pro-regime rally. The post Civilians Arrested by Myanmar Regime After Bomb Attack appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Veteran Arms Dealer Continues to Supply Myanmar Junta Posted: 27 Oct 2021 02:29 AM PDT Dr. Naing Htut Aung has been involved in numerous weapons deals over many years. The post Veteran Arms Dealer Continues to Supply Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Local Official Shot Dead in Myanmar Capital Posted: 27 Oct 2021 01:32 AM PDT The junta-appointed administrator is the first official to be killed in Naypyitaw since the coup. The post Local Official Shot Dead in Myanmar Capital appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Summit Snub a Setback for Myanmar Junta but Its Eyes Are on China, Not ASEAN Posted: 27 Oct 2021 12:03 AM PDT The generals know well that China has the means and the will to intervene on behalf of its substantial interests in Myanmar—not to mention a long history of doing so. The post Summit Snub a Setback for Myanmar Junta but Its Eyes Are on China, Not ASEAN appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Suu Kyi Testifies Against Myanmar Junta’s Incitement Charges
• ASEAN Acknowledges Illegality of Myanmar’s Military Coup
• Myanmar Regime’s Gagging of Suu Kyi Lawyers Against the Law
• 1,000 Flee Myanmar Junta Artillery Strikes
• Veteran Diplomat Noeleen Heyzer Appointed UN Special Envoy to Myanmar
• Myanmar Regime Shuns ASEAN Summit, Citing Limited Participation
• Thai Foreign Policy at a Low Point, Experts Say

Suu Kyi Testifies Against Myanmar Junta’s Incitement Charges Posted: 26 Oct 2021 06:12 AM PDT No details were revealed about State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's court appearance because of gagging orders on her legal team. The post Suu Kyi Testifies Against Myanmar Junta's Incitement Charges appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

ASEAN Acknowledges Illegality of Myanmar’s Military Coup Posted: 26 Oct 2021 04:58 AM PDT With its rightful occupant currently detained by the junta, Myanmar's seat at the ASEAN Summit is empty. The post ASEAN Acknowledges Illegality of Myanmar's Military Coup appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime’s Gagging of Suu Kyi Lawyers Against the Law Posted: 26 Oct 2021 04:35 AM PDT Legal advisor U Khin Maung Myint tells The Irrawaddy that preventing the detained State Counselor's lawyers from speaking to the media is an attack on the rule of law. The post Myanmar Regime's Gagging of Suu Kyi Lawyers Against the Law appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

1,000 Flee Myanmar Junta Artillery Strikes Posted: 26 Oct 2021 03:49 AM PDT Women and children killed and injured after regime forces bombard the town of Mobye in southern Shan State. The post 1,000 Flee Myanmar Junta Artillery Strikes appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Veteran Diplomat Noeleen Heyzer Appointed UN Special Envoy to Myanmar Posted: 26 Oct 2021 12:25 AM PDT The Singaporean is a former UN under-secretary-general who has enjoyed good relations with both the previous military regime and the National League for Democracy. The post Veteran Diplomat Noeleen Heyzer Appointed UN Special Envoy to Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Regime Shuns ASEAN Summit, Citing Limited Participation Posted: 25 Oct 2021 11:17 PM PDT The country will not be represented at the meeting, as the junta has refused to send a 'nonpolitical' official in place of Min Aung Hlaing, who has been shunned by the bloc. The post Myanmar Regime Shuns ASEAN Summit, Citing Limited Participation appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thai Foreign Policy at a Low Point, Experts Say Posted: 25 Oct 2021 06:30 PM PDT Webinar panelists say the Myanmar crisis could give Bangkok an opportunity to rejuvenate its diplomatic presence. The post Thai Foreign Policy at a Low Point, Experts Say appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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