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US, ASEAN in Geostrategic Drift Posted: 13 May 2022 06:50 PM PDT With ASEAN split over Myanmar, China and other issues, and the US preoccupied with Ukraine, new thinking on how to cooperate is needed on both sides. The post US, ASEAN in Geostrategic Drift appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Watch: Summit Snub Stings Regime Boss; Tech Giants Shun Junta App, and More Posted: 13 May 2022 06:40 PM PDT Also this week, the regime's diplomatic spat with the UK escalated and Min Aung Hlaing resorted to old clichés about 'foreign interference' The post Junta Watch: Summit Snub Stings Regime Boss; Tech Giants Shun Junta App, and More appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Military’s Proxy Party Prepares for Junta’s Planned Election
• Myanmar Resistance Claims Victory Over Junta Outpost
• Hun Sen Slammed After Scolding Critics of Myanmar Junta’s ‘Peace’ Bid
• US Engages Shadow Govt as Biden Welcomes ASEAN Leaders
• Myanmar Junta Troops Step Up Sagaing Raids
• Buddhist Monks Urged to Boycott Myanmar Junta Rice Offerings
• Resistance Forces Inflict Heavy Casualties on Junta Convoy in Western Myanmar
• Myanmar Refugees on Indian Border Face Danger of Disease and Shortage of Medicines
• ASEAN Under Pressure to Do More on Myanmar as Leaders Gather in Washington
• Trade Deal, Myanmar on Agenda as Southeast Asian Leaders Gather in US

Myanmar Military’s Proxy Party Prepares for Junta’s Planned Election Posted: 13 May 2022 03:13 AM PDT The Union Solidarity and Development Party will elect new leaders next month ahead of the proposed 2023 election. The post Myanmar Military's Proxy Party Prepares for Junta's Planned Election appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Resistance Claims Victory Over Junta Outpost Posted: 13 May 2022 02:32 AM PDT The Pekon People Defense Force says it killed 15 regime troops, including a major. The post Myanmar Resistance Claims Victory Over Junta Outpost appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Hun Sen Slammed After Scolding Critics of Myanmar Junta’s ‘Peace’ Bid Posted: 13 May 2022 01:36 AM PDT The ASEAN chair and Cambodian PM again drew Myanmar people's ire after saying those who objected to his efforts on behalf of the regime would 'destroy' their country. The post Hun Sen Slammed After Scolding Critics of Myanmar Junta's 'Peace' Bid appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

US Engages Shadow Govt as Biden Welcomes ASEAN Leaders Posted: 13 May 2022 12:44 AM PDT US officials met the NUG's foreign minister on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit as the White House announced some $150 million in energy, maritime pledges for SE Asia. The post US Engages Shadow Govt as Biden Welcomes ASEAN Leaders appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Troops Step Up Sagaing Raids Posted: 12 May 2022 06:10 AM PDT A resistance fighter says they no longer have the weapons to repulse raids by regime forces. The post Myanmar Junta Troops Step Up Sagaing Raids appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Buddhist Monks Urged to Boycott Myanmar Junta Rice Offerings Posted: 12 May 2022 04:50 AM PDT The regime is trying to appeal to religious nationalists, say observers. The post Buddhist Monks Urged to Boycott Myanmar Junta Rice Offerings appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Resistance Forces Inflict Heavy Casualties on Junta Convoy in Western Myanmar Posted: 12 May 2022 04:40 AM PDT A regime convoy traveling in Chin State has been attacked repeatedly over the last ten days. The post Resistance Forces Inflict Heavy Casualties on Junta Convoy in Western Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Refugees on Indian Border Face Danger of Disease and Shortage of Medicines Posted: 12 May 2022 04:03 AM PDT Displaced people from Chin State and Sagaing Region are receiving support, but access to healthcare and education remains problematic. The post Myanmar Refugees on Indian Border Face Danger of Disease and Shortage of Medicines appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

ASEAN Under Pressure to Do More on Myanmar as Leaders Gather in Washington Posted: 12 May 2022 02:21 AM PDT A symbolically empty Myanmar chair may be presented at the US-ASEAN summit, but hollow gestures and words do nothing to help the people of the junta-ruled country.  The post ASEAN Under Pressure to Do More on Myanmar as Leaders Gather in Washington appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Trade Deal, Myanmar on Agenda as Southeast Asian Leaders Gather in US Posted: 11 May 2022 10:54 PM PDT US officials are expected to show support for democratic forces in Myanmar and tout a scaled-back trade deal for the region at the two-day ASEAN-US summit in Washington.  The post Trade Deal, Myanmar on Agenda as Southeast Asian Leaders Gather in US appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar Activists Lobby US to Sanction Regime’s Oil and Gas Sector
• Myanmar Junta’s Awards for Ethnic Leaders Seen as Bid to Sell Peace Talks
• Over 60 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Last Three Days 
• Junta Accuses Ousted Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar of Corruption
• Myanmar Military Calls In Air Strikes to Keep Village From Falling to Resistance
• Veteran Shan Democracy Campaigner Khun Tun Oo Dies
• ASEAN’s Plan to Deliver Aid to Myanmar via Junta Condemned

Myanmar Activists Lobby US to Sanction Regime’s Oil and Gas Sector Posted: 11 May 2022 06:43 AM PDT The Blood Money Campaign has sent an open letter to Washington saying sanctions on oil and gas would halve junta revenues.  The post Myanmar Activists Lobby US to Sanction Regime's Oil and Gas Sector appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta’s Awards for Ethnic Leaders Seen as Bid to Sell Peace Talks Posted: 11 May 2022 05:51 AM PDT The regime last month awarded titles to leaders of seven of the 10 groups planning to attend talks, prompting speculation it was looking to secure their participation. The post Myanmar Junta's Awards for Ethnic Leaders Seen as Bid to Sell Peace Talks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Over 60 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Last Three Days  Posted: 11 May 2022 05:00 AM PDT Intense clashes have been taking place between resistance groups and regime forces in Chin and Kayah states and Sagaing Region.  The post Over 60 Myanmar Junta Troops Killed in Last Three Days  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Accuses Ousted Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar of Corruption Posted: 11 May 2022 04:16 AM PDT Dr. Bo Bo Nge is accused of failing to tax a donation from billionaire George Soros's Open Society Foundation among other charges. The post Junta Accuses Ousted Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar of Corruption appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military Calls In Air Strikes to Keep Village From Falling to Resistance Posted: 11 May 2022 03:42 AM PDT The village in Sagaing Region's Kani Township is home to a pro-junta militia and army camp; PDF groups had it surrounded but army helicopters kept them from entering.  The post Myanmar Military Calls In Air Strikes to Keep Village From Falling to Resistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Veteran Shan Democracy Campaigner Khun Tun Oo Dies Posted: 11 May 2022 03:17 AM PDT Khun Tun Oo, the former Shan Nationalities League for Democracy chairman, has died of natural causes after a lifetime working to establish a federal democracy. The post Veteran Shan Democracy Campaigner Khun Tun Oo Dies appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

ASEAN’s Plan to Deliver Aid to Myanmar via Junta Condemned Posted: 11 May 2022 02:26 AM PDT Civil society and international organizations join NUG in saying the regime will use ASEAN's humanitarian assistance as a political weapon. The post ASEAN's Plan to Deliver Aid to Myanmar via Junta Condemned appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• NLD Says at Least 14 Members, Supporters Killed by Pro-Junta Groups in Two Weeks
• Daughter of Myanmar Junta Crony Briefly Detained at Yangon Airport
• Regime’s Offer of Peace Talks is a Ruse to buy Time for Myanmar Military
• Myanmar Junta Executes Eight Resistance Fighters 
• UK’s Top Diplomat to Myanmar Stranded in Bangkok 
• Civilians Seized After Myanmar Junta ‘Finds’ Rockets in Mandalay 
• Over 350 Junta Troops Killed in April in Southeast Myanmar 
• Myanmar Junta Rounds Up Around 300 Civilians After Resistance Ambush
• What to Expect From the US-ASEAN Summit
• Junta Bars UN Special Envoy on Myanmar From ASEAN Meeting
• Sale of Myanmar Coup Leader’s Mansion Raises US$2 Million in Three Days
• Military Tensions Rise in Western Myanmar as Arakan Army Chief Warns Regime 
• Resistance Ambush Kills 25 Myanmar Junta Troops: Kayah Rebels
• Myanmar Junta’s Peace Talks in Disarray as Major Ethnic Armies Reject Invitations
• Chinese Mining Giant Wanbao Fears Myanmar Resistance Attacks

NLD Says at Least 14 Members, Supporters Killed by Pro-Junta Groups in Two Weeks Posted: 10 May 2022 06:26 AM PDT The military junta was behind the killings, which were carried out by pro-regime terror groups, the party's Central Working Committee said. The post NLD Says at Least 14 Members, Supporters Killed by Pro-Junta Groups in Two Weeks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Daughter of Myanmar Junta Crony Briefly Detained at Yangon Airport Posted: 10 May 2022 05:47 AM PDT It is unclear why officials questioned Daw Nang Lang Kham, Kanbawza Bank deputy CEO and daughter of junta-linked tycoon U Aung Ko Win; the junta later apologized. The post Daughter of Myanmar Junta Crony Briefly Detained at Yangon Airport appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Regime’s Offer of Peace Talks is a Ruse to buy Time for Myanmar Military Posted: 10 May 2022 04:56 AM PDT With junta forces exhausted by fighting across the country, the regime wants a ceasefire with ethnic armed organizations to allow it to focus on resistance groups. The post Regime's Offer of Peace Talks is a Ruse to buy Time for Myanmar Military appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Executes Eight Resistance Fighters  Posted: 10 May 2022 03:53 AM PDT Regime troops reportedly raided a resistance outpost in Sagaing Region.  The post Myanmar Junta Executes Eight Resistance Fighters  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UK’s Top Diplomat to Myanmar Stranded in Bangkok  Posted: 10 May 2022 03:47 AM PDT A diplomatic spat that erupted after London downgraded its ambassador-designate to chargé d'affaires has seen him refused permission by the junta to return to Yangon. The post UK's Top Diplomat to Myanmar Stranded in Bangkok  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Civilians Seized After Myanmar Junta ‘Finds’ Rockets in Mandalay  Posted: 10 May 2022 02:57 AM PDT Regime opponents say the two homemade rockets were planted by the junta.   The post Civilians Seized After Myanmar Junta 'Finds' Rockets in Mandalay  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Over 350 Junta Troops Killed in April in Southeast Myanmar  Posted: 10 May 2022 02:26 AM PDT Intense fighting took place in Karen State over the Thingyan Water Festival as ethnic Karen fighters clashed with regime forces.  The post Over 350 Junta Troops Killed in April in Southeast Myanmar  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Rounds Up Around 300 Civilians After Resistance Ambush Posted: 10 May 2022 01:55 AM PDT A Yangon PDF ambushed a military convoy and the regime retaliated by rounding up civilians.  The post Myanmar Junta Rounds Up Around 300 Civilians After Resistance Ambush appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

What to Expect From the US-ASEAN Summit Posted: 09 May 2022 11:22 PM PDT The Biden administration's emphasis on the Quad has brought into question the meaning of its rhetorical support for ASEAN centrality. The post What to Expect From the US-ASEAN Summit appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Bars UN Special Envoy on Myanmar From ASEAN Meeting Posted: 09 May 2022 06:41 AM PDT Noeleen Heyzer is believed to have been barred from the meeting on aid plans at the junta's request due to her earlier contact with Myanmar's shadow National Unity Govt.  The post Junta Bars UN Special Envoy on Myanmar From ASEAN Meeting appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Sale of Myanmar Coup Leader’s Mansion Raises US$2 Million in Three Days Posted: 09 May 2022 04:57 AM PDT The civilian National Unity Government is selling shares in property owned or controlled by junta leaders to raise funds for the fight against the regime.   The post Sale of Myanmar Coup Leader's Mansion Raises US$2 Million in Three Days appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Military Tensions Rise in Western Myanmar as Arakan Army Chief Warns Regime  Posted: 09 May 2022 04:10 AM PDT Rakhine State has been largely peaceful since the coup, but there are signs the ceasefire between the AA and the junta may be breaking down.  The post Military Tensions Rise in Western Myanmar as Arakan Army Chief Warns Regime  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Resistance Ambush Kills 25 Myanmar Junta Troops: Kayah Rebels Posted: 09 May 2022 04:07 AM PDT The Karenni Nationalities Defense Force said a regime lieutenant colonel was among the dead. The post Resistance Ambush Kills 25 Myanmar Junta Troops: Kayah Rebels appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta’s Peace Talks in Disarray as Major Ethnic Armies Reject Invitations Posted: 09 May 2022 02:29 AM PDT The KNU/KNLA's rejection comes days after another of Myanmar's main EAOs, the KIA, refused to attend; both groups cited the talks' failure to include all stakeholders. The post Myanmar Junta’s Peace Talks in Disarray as Major Ethnic Armies Reject Invitations appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Chinese Mining Giant Wanbao Fears Myanmar Resistance Attacks Posted: 09 May 2022 02:10 AM PDT A deadline has expired for Chinese-run copper mines in Sagaing Region to cease operations. The post Chinese Mining Giant Wanbao Fears Myanmar Resistance Attacks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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Myanmar Junta Propaganda App Ditched by Apple and Google  Posted: 06 May 2022 08:35 PM PDT The app was developed by US company Apps Web Social LLC, which listed them on the App Store and Play Store on behalf of the junta. The post Myanmar Junta Propaganda App Ditched by Apple and Google  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Junta Watch: Regime Admits It’s Not in Full Control; ASEAN Rebuffed, and More Posted: 06 May 2022 07:42 PM PDT Also this week, the KIA spurned the junta's 'peace' bid, an official tasked with crushing the PDF was replaced and the junta's No. 2 tried to shore up sagging morale.  The post Junta Watch: Regime Admits It's Not in Full Control; ASEAN Rebuffed, and More appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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