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Jul 16, 2025 07:06 pm
Behind the Scenes: China's Hand in Myanmar's Election



Beijing is quietly influencing the junta's election process and regime-allied parties through training, technological assistance and regional diplomacy.
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Jul 16, 2025 06:43 pm
Rogue Sagaing Resistance Fighters Held Over Robbery Gone Wrong



Eleven villagers including two card-carrying resistance members have been arrested for robbing a rice mill in Wetlet Township and killing the manager.
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Jul 16, 2025 04:28 pm
Myanmar Junta Recaptures Nawnghkio After Months-Long Counteroffensive



The key northern Shan town, once a launchpad for ethnic alliance forces, is back under regime control – but most of the region remains in rebel hands.
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Jul 16, 2025 03:20 pm
Rakhine Fighters Close In on Myanmar Junta's Naval Base



Heavy fighting has erupted around a military post defending Danyawaddy naval base and Chinese megaprojects in Rakhine's Kyaukphyu Township.
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Jul 16, 2025 11:36 am
Thai ex-PM Thaksin Due in Dock for Royal Defamation Case



Thaksin faces up to 15 years in jail over comments he made to Korean media, in a case that threatens to accelerate the decline of his once-dominant political dynasty.
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Jul 16, 2025 10:57 am
What are junta soldiers fighting for?



This week's Irrawaddy editorial discussion asks if the regime's forces have any will left to fight.
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