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Myanmar’s military regime has so far refused to allow almost any dialogue between the ousted, captive civilian leader and foreign officials, including ASEAN representatives
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In Photos: Yangon residents get by with four hours of electricity per day
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In addition to major security and economic concerns, residents of Myanmar, including those in the commercial capital of Yangon, are struggling with power cuts during an unprecedented…

In Photos: Yangon residents get by with four hours of electricity per day ------------------- In addition to major security and economic concerns, residents of Myanmar, including those in the commercial capital of Yangon, are struggling with power cuts during an unprecedented…
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Persistent anti-junta offensives have brought resistance fighters closer to the ‘military town,’ which has been largely sheltered from the open violence perpetrated by the coup regime throughout the country

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Persistent anti-junta offensives have brought resistance fighters closer to the ‘military town,’ which has been largely sheltered from the open violence perpetrated by the coup regime throughout the country Read More : myanmar-now.org/en/news/war-in… #Myanmar
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The helicopter arrived at the site of a military airstrike and may have been transporting people away from the location, an officer in the Karenni Army speculates

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The helicopter arrived at the site of a military airstrike and may have been transporting people away from the location, an officer in the Karenni Army speculates Read More : myanmar-now.org/en/news/karenn… #Myanmar
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The town of Sumprabum in northern Kachin State’s Putao District is the latest to fall to anti-junta forces since the start of an offensive in early March

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The town of Sumprabum in northern Kachin State’s Putao District is the latest to fall to anti-junta forces since the start of an offensive in early March Read More : myanmar-now.org/en/news/kachin… #Myanmar
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The People’s Defence Force of Myaing Township was among the groups that took over the state-owned Letpando oil rig, which has been out of operation since staff fled in 2021

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The People’s Defence Force of Myaing Township was among the groups that took over the state-owned Letpando oil rig, which has been out of operation since staff fled in 2021 Read More : myanmar-now.org/en/news/resist… #Myanmar #Myaing
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Record high temperatures and an ongoing drought have added to the hardships of civilians forced to flee conflict in Karenni State
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In a country that is among the world's worst for press freedom, many remain committed to speaking truth to power

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In a country that is among the world's worst for press freedom, many remain committed to speaking truth to power Read More : myanmar-now.org/en/news/on-wor… #Myanmar
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After previously fleeing the town and returning, Minbya residents said that further air raids might force them to leave again despite the difficult conditions in the countryside

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After previously fleeing the town and returning, Minbya residents said that further air raids might force them to leave again despite the difficult conditions in the countryside Read More : myanmar-now.org/en/news/junta-… #Myanmar #Rakhine
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In a season of record-breaking temperatures, frequent power cuts have left most people in Myanmar without air conditioning and few effective options to escape the heat

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In a season of record-breaking temperatures, frequent power cuts have left most people in Myanmar without air conditioning and few effective options to escape the heat Read More : myanmar-now.org/en/news/more-t… #Myanmar #Heatstroke
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The regime blamed the shortfall in domestic energy production in part on attacks by its opponents
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The move comes as the military steps up its efforts to replenish its depleted ranks after more than three years of relentless fighting
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The anti-junta alliance reportedly suffered heavy casualties as the military resorted to increasingly frequent airstrikes and the use of machine guns and 500-pound bombs to keep control of Kyindwe in Chin State’s Kanpetlet Township
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One attack destroyed a bridge on the old Yangon-Mandalay highway, while another caused a train to derail in the same area in Bago Region

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One attack destroyed a bridge on the old Yangon-Mandalay highway, while another caused a train to derail in the same area in Bago Region Read More > myanmar-now.org/en/news/routes… #Myanmar
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Doctors and nurses participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) in Mindat Township say they will persist in their mission to deliver badly needed health services to civilians and anti-junta fighters

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Doctors and nurses participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) in Mindat Township say they will persist in their mission to deliver badly needed health services to civilians and anti-junta fighters Read More : myanmar-now.org/en/news/medica… #Myanmar #ChinState
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Much of Myanmar is struggling to keep cool amid a heatwave that continues across most of South and Southeast Asia.
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In Yangon on April 26, the residents descended on the Myanmar city's parks, the coolest place to spend an evening during yet another power…

Much of Myanmar is struggling to keep cool amid a heatwave that continues across most of South and Southeast Asia. ----------------- In Yangon on April 26, the residents descended on the Myanmar city's parks, the coolest place to spend an evening during yet another power…
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The junta is reportedly ordering Rohingya villagers in Sittwe to protest against the Arakan Army, threatening them with isolation and deprivation of basic commodities if they refuse to comply

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The junta is reportedly ordering Rohingya villagers in Sittwe to protest against the Arakan Army, threatening them with isolation and deprivation of basic commodities if they refuse to comply Read More : myanmar-now.org/en/news/myanma… #Myanmar
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The junta air force, which did not respond immediately after the Mandalay People’s Defence Forces (MDY-PDF) captured their base camp, attacked only after a photo was posted on social media showing the resistance official at the base
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Potential junta airstrikes at the construction site could cause further delays in completing the project, which was on schedule to start providing electricity to a million people by 2026
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As the military and ethnic Karen resistance forces fought for control of the border trade hub of Myawaddy this month, thousands of people from the township fled to neighbouring Thailand, before being sent back to Myanmar.

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