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Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 05/28/2025

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May 28, 2025 08:05 pm
Karen Rebels Defeat Myanmar Junta Reinforcements near Thai Border



The Karen National Liberation Army says that it defeated around 72 regime troops trying to reinforce a base on the border with Thailand in Karen State.
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May 28, 2025 07:44 pm
Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship Spirals Out of Control on Test Flight



Elon Musk's SpaceX faced another setback as its ninth Starship test flight spiraled out of control before re-entry. The rocket flew farther than previous attempts but lost contact during descent. The last two test missions also ended in explosive failure. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has long dreamed that Starship will fulfill his goal of transporting […]
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May 28, 2025 07:05 pm
"Trump = Traitor": Protesters at Harvard Support International Students



Hundreds of Harvard students rallied on campus Tuesday to protest the Trump administration's decision to block international students from enrolling—just four days after the university's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification was revoked. In a move seen as pressuring the prestigious institution into accepting unprecedented oversight, the administration also announced plans to cancel all […]
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May 28, 2025 06:30 pm
Mandalay Quake Victims Return to Ruins After Myanmar Junta Eviction Order   



Survivors of the March 28 disaster forced back to damaged homes as regime closes shelters. 
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May 28, 2025 05:43 pm
Cement Shortages Hamper Myanmar Earthquake Reconstruction



Residents in affected areas say the junta is prioritizing Naypyitaw recovery efforts, meaning they cannot rebuild their homes.  
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May 28, 2025 05:34 pm
Chin Resistance Blocks Myanmar Junta Advance



The regime is trying to advance towards the Indian border in Chin State in an apparent attempt to recover territory ahead of its planned elections.
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May 28, 2025 04:08 pm
Over 60 Injured as Car Rams Into Crowd at Liverpool FC Victory Parade



A car ploughed into fans celebrating their team Liverpool winning the Premier League title—injuring over 60 people including children.
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May 28, 2025 03:09 pm
The Farce of Mediation: Anwar, ASEAN and Myanmar



Despite new statements and recycled pledges, ASEAN's latest mediation effort does nothing to curb Myanmar's junta or stop its war on civilians.
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May 28, 2025 01:50 pm
Thaksin Targets Myanmar's Wa Army, Calls for No Mercy in Drug War



The UWSA denied involvement in the drug trade after the former Thai prime minister singled the group out and said Bangkok may have to take unilateral action.
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May 28, 2025 08:33 am
Myanmar Junta Losses Bring Public Joy



This week's Irrawaddy editorial discussion asks if Myanmar's people will ever stop hating the regime.
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