Beijing's Shan State intervention, coupled with silence over regime attacks on civilians during earthquake ceasefire, have only deepened anti-China sentiment across Myanmar.
The Kachin Independence Army says the regime is determined to defend its headquarters in strategically important Bhamo with repeated airstrikes and airdrops of supplies.
A Myanmar military delegation led by Major General Myo Sat Aung took part in a parade-ground drill for the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square. Russian President Putin also invited junta boss Min Aung Hlaing to the annual event marking the end of World War II.
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Beijing's Shan State intervention, coupled with silence over regime attacks on civilians during earthquake ceasefire, have only deepened anti-China sentiment across Myanmar. 
The Kachin Independence Army says the regime is determined to defend its headquarters in strategically important Bhamo with repeated airstrikes and airdrops of supplies. 
India says it destroyed nine terrorist camps in retaliation for militant attack in Kashmir, as Pakistani shelling reportedly kills 12 near the border. 
The regime claims its ceasefire is helping recovery from the March 28 earthquake while boosting Myanmar's peace and stability. 
A Myanmar military delegation led by Major General Myo Sat Aung took part in a parade-ground drill for the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square. Russian President Putin also invited junta boss Min Aung Hlaing to the annual event marking the end of World War II.
The junta is using the earthquake response to stage legitimacy; the international community must stop playing along.
This week's Irrawaddy editorial discussion asks if an ASEAN peacekeeping mission could end Myanmar's civil war.
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