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Junta Watch: A Softer Tone to Woo Teachers Back; Harsh Words for the UN, and More Posted: 20 May 2022 08:31 PM PDT 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. The post Junta Watch: A Softer Tone to Woo Teachers Back; Harsh Words for the UN, and More appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Eight Magwe Civilians Killed in Myanmar Junta Raids
• Myanmar Junta’s Threat of Fighting Dismissed as ‘Naked Joke’ by Arakan Army
• Myanmar Junta Chief Meets Ethnic Shan Leader for Peace Talks
• Myanmar Junta Risks War in Rakhine State with Civilian Arrests
• Deputy Commander Killed as KNLA Seize Strategic Army Base in Southeast Myanmar
• Myanmar Junta Threatens to Downgrade Australia Ties Over Snub
• Myanmar Junta Reinforcements Spark Heavy Attacks 
• Myanmar Civilian Government to Sell Off More Junta Property
• Secret History of Myanmar Junta Chief’s Inya Mansion
• Cambodia to Invite Myanmar Junta Defense Minister to Upcoming ASEAN Meeting
• KNLA Captures Strategic Camp From Myanmar Military Near Thai Border

Eight Magwe Civilians Killed in Myanmar Junta Raids Posted: 20 May 2022 05:54 AM PDT Regime forces are stepping up attacks on the resistance strong-hold of Magwe Region. The post Eight Magwe Civilians Killed in Myanmar Junta Raids appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta’s Threat of Fighting Dismissed as ‘Naked Joke’ by Arakan Army Posted: 20 May 2022 04:35 AM PDT The powerful ethnic armed organization was responding to the regime spokesperson's warning of possible future conflict in Rakhine State. The post Myanmar Junta's Threat of Fighting Dismissed as 'Naked Joke' by Arakan Army appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Chief Meets Ethnic Shan Leader for Peace Talks Posted: 20 May 2022 03:07 AM PDT Many ethnic armed organizations are boycotting the talks with the regime in the capital Naypyitaw. The post Myanmar Junta Chief Meets Ethnic Shan Leader for Peace Talks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Risks War in Rakhine State with Civilian Arrests Posted: 20 May 2022 02:16 AM PDT Regime troops are rounding up civilians with alleged links to the Arakan Army. The post Myanmar Junta Risks War in Rakhine State with Civilian Arrests appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Deputy Commander Killed as KNLA Seize Strategic Army Base in Southeast Myanmar Posted: 20 May 2022 02:10 AM PDT The battle for Thay Baw Boe camp was another victory for the ethnic Karen fighters who have overrun several army camps in Karen State since last year. The post Deputy Commander Killed as KNLA Seize Strategic Army Base in Southeast Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Threatens to Downgrade Australia Ties Over Snub Posted: 19 May 2022 10:25 PM PDT The regime said it would mirror Australia's decision to replace its ambassador to Myanmar with a chargé d'affaires. The post Myanmar Junta Threatens to Downgrade Australia Ties Over Snub appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Reinforcements Spark Heavy Attacks  Posted: 19 May 2022 06:30 AM PDT Repeated clashes are being reported in southern Shan State as the regime deploys large numbers of troops to the area.  The post Myanmar Junta Reinforcements Spark Heavy Attacks  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Civilian Government to Sell Off More Junta Property Posted: 19 May 2022 05:53 AM PDT NUG finance minister U Tin Tun Naing reveals more plans to generate income, including putting 60 military-owned properties in Yangon on sale. The post Myanmar Civilian Government to Sell Off More Junta Property appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Secret History of Myanmar Junta Chief’s Inya Mansion Posted: 19 May 2022 04:33 AM PDT Min Aung Hlaing's acquisition of the exclusive Yangon residence at 14 Inya Road reveals his greed and corruption. The post Secret History of Myanmar Junta Chief's Inya Mansion appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Cambodia to Invite Myanmar Junta Defense Minister to Upcoming ASEAN Meeting Posted: 19 May 2022 02:34 AM PDT Current ASEAN chair Cambodia has already welcomed some of the regime's top generals to ASEAN meetings despite their involvement in atrocities. The post Cambodia to Invite Myanmar Junta Defense Minister to Upcoming ASEAN Meeting appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

KNLA Captures Strategic Camp From Myanmar Military Near Thai Border Posted: 18 May 2022 11:16 PM PDT 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. The post KNLA Captures Strategic Camp From Myanmar Military Near Thai Border appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Myanmar NLD Members, Relatives Live in Fear of Attack by Pro-Junta Terror Group
• Myanmar Fuel Importers Blame Shortages on Junta Dollar Controls
• Military-Owned Corporation Fails to Pay Dividends to Myanmar Troops 
• Striking Myanmar Civil Servants Denied Passports
• Myanmar Ports key to China’s Strategy of Controlling Indian Ocean
• Ten Junta Soldiers Killed in Upper Myanmar Mine Attacks
• Myanmar Junta Tightens Security in Commercial Capital Yangon
• Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Calls on Int’l Community to Arm Resistance
• Ethnic Kachin Fighters to Attack Pro-Junta Forces in Northern Myanmar
• ASEAN’s Failed Consensus on Myanmar: A Year of Broken Promises
• Myanmar Junta Court Jails Ousted Mon State Chief Minister for 21 Years
• Myanmar Military’s Attempts to Smear Suu Kyi as Corrupt Have Failed
• Australia Downgrades Diplomatic Ties With Myanmar Junta
• Myanmar Junta Kills At Least 36 in Sagaing Village: Residents
• Detained NLD Lawyer Being Held at Myanmar Military Base

Myanmar NLD Members, Relatives Live in Fear of Attack by Pro-Junta Terror Group Posted: 18 May 2022 06:00 AM PDT The Thwe Tout group has killed at least 20 people and waged a terror campaign, forcing party members and their relatives to hide or flee the country. The post Myanmar NLD Members, Relatives Live in Fear of Attack by Pro-Junta Terror Group appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Fuel Importers Blame Shortages on Junta Dollar Controls Posted: 18 May 2022 05:38 AM PDT Fuel importers say they are struggling to ensure supplies because of the regime's restrictions on foreign exchange. The post Myanmar Fuel Importers Blame Shortages on Junta Dollar Controls appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Military-Owned Corporation Fails to Pay Dividends to Myanmar Troops  Posted: 18 May 2022 04:42 AM PDT Myanma Economic Holdings failed to pay its annual dividends to its shareholders, many of whom are members of the armed forces.  The post Military-Owned Corporation Fails to Pay Dividends to Myanmar Troops  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Striking Myanmar Civil Servants Denied Passports Posted: 18 May 2022 03:25 AM PDT The junta has compiled a blacklist of members of the civil disobedience movement to prevent them from leaving Myanmar. The post Striking Myanmar Civil Servants Denied Passports appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Ports key to China’s Strategy of Controlling Indian Ocean Posted: 18 May 2022 03:04 AM PDT India is threatened with being encircled by a network of China-controlled ports and Beijing's increasingly powerful navy. The post Myanmar Ports key to China's Strategy of Controlling Indian Ocean appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ten Junta Soldiers Killed in Upper Myanmar Mine Attacks Posted: 18 May 2022 02:39 AM PDT Resistance forces ambushed a regime flotilla traveling through restive Sagaing Region. The post Ten Junta Soldiers Killed in Upper Myanmar Mine Attacks appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Tightens Security in Commercial Capital Yangon Posted: 18 May 2022 01:02 AM PDT Residents report increased patrols and searches by security forces, who appear to be mounting an operation to wipe out resistance activity in the city. The post Myanmar Junta Tightens Security in Commercial Capital Yangon appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Calls on Int’l Community to Arm Resistance Posted: 17 May 2022 10:47 PM PDT Moral support is appreciated but the People's Defense Force needs weapons and money, the NUG's Defense Ministry says. The post Myanmar's Shadow Govt Calls on Int'l Community to Arm Resistance appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ethnic Kachin Fighters to Attack Pro-Junta Forces in Northern Myanmar Posted: 17 May 2022 04:50 AM PDT The Kachin Independence Organization warns pro-regime groups and junta employees of impending attacks on them in Kachin State. The post Ethnic Kachin Fighters to Attack Pro-Junta Forces in Northern Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

ASEAN’s Failed Consensus on Myanmar: A Year of Broken Promises Posted: 17 May 2022 04:40 AM PDT 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. The post ASEAN's Failed Consensus on Myanmar: A Year of Broken Promises appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Court Jails Ousted Mon State Chief Minister for 21 Years Posted: 17 May 2022 04:23 AM PDT 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. The post Myanmar Junta Court Jails Ousted Mon State Chief Minister for 21 Years appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Military’s Attempts to Smear Suu Kyi as Corrupt Have Failed Posted: 17 May 2022 03:38 AM PDT Despite a concerted campaign accusing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the NLD of corruption, the Myanmar people know that it is the military regime which is truly dishonest.  The post Myanmar Military's Attempts to Smear Suu Kyi as Corrupt Have Failed appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Australia Downgrades Diplomatic Ties With Myanmar Junta Posted: 17 May 2022 03:37 AM PDT The new head of the Australian Embassy will only carry the title "chargé d'affaires" instead of ambassador. The post Australia Downgrades Diplomatic Ties With Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Myanmar Junta Kills At Least 36 in Sagaing Village: Residents Posted: 17 May 2022 03:34 AM PDT Villagers from Ye-U Township said they cannot identify the burned bodies.  The post Myanmar Junta Kills At Least 36 in Sagaing Village: Residents appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Detained NLD Lawyer Being Held at Myanmar Military Base Posted: 17 May 2022 02:59 AM PDT Daw Ywet Nu Aung, a prominent Mandalay lawyer, has yet to be brought to trial or transferred to a prison.  The post Detained NLD Lawyer Being Held at Myanmar Military Base appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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• Junta Troops Clash With Arakan Army in Western Myanmar 
• Malaysian Foreign Minister Meets Counterpart From Myanmar’s Shadow Govt
• Resistance Commander Killed in Fighting with Myanmar Junta
• Regime Forces Torture and Kill 29 People in Upper Myanmar
• KIO Warns Civil Servants in Northern Myanmar Not to Work for Junta
• ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus ‘Not Appropriate’ for Myanmar: Ex-US Ambassador

Junta Troops Clash With Arakan Army in Western Myanmar  Posted: 16 May 2022 04:04 AM PDT Military tensions are increasing in Rakhine State, as fears grow that informal ceasefire between AA and regime is breaking down. The post Junta Troops Clash With Arakan Army in Western Myanmar  appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Meets Counterpart From Myanmar’s Shadow Govt Posted: 16 May 2022 03:33 AM PDT Defying junta warnings, Saifuddin Abdullah met Daw Zin Mar Aung in Washington, becoming the first minister from ASEAN to engage with the parallel government. The post Malaysian Foreign Minister Meets Counterpart From Myanmar's Shadow Govt appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Resistance Commander Killed in Fighting with Myanmar Junta Posted: 16 May 2022 03:14 AM PDT Heavy clashes have been reported in southern Shan State with resistance groups claiming to have killed numerous regime troops. The post Resistance Commander Killed in Fighting with Myanmar Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Regime Forces Torture and Kill 29 People in Upper Myanmar Posted: 16 May 2022 03:08 AM PDT Junta troops abducted villagers in Sagaing Region, shooting some dead and torturing and burning others alive. The post Regime Forces Torture and Kill 29 People in Upper Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

KIO Warns Civil Servants in Northern Myanmar Not to Work for Junta Posted: 16 May 2022 01:11 AM PDT District and township administrations under the group's control in Kachin State sent letters to local officials urging them to resign or face 'consequences'. The post KIO Warns Civil Servants in Northern Myanmar Not to Work for Junta appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus ‘Not Appropriate’ for Myanmar: Ex-US Ambassador Posted: 16 May 2022 12:54 AM PDT Ex-US envoy Scot Marciel argues that the military has left no room for real negotiation; he also says Bangkok and Washington should cooperate to help refugees. The post ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus 'Not Appropriate' for Myanmar: Ex-US Ambassador appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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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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