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Myanmar junta bombs captives held by insurgents killing 12
A pro-democracy guerrilla force known as the Mandalay People’s Defense Force, or PDF, said that junta aircraft bombed a detention center under its control on Monday evening, killing eight junta soldiers and four other prisoners captured in fighting
RFA Burmese
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Blasphemy rights are human rights
Nonetheless, the right to freedom of expression is in jeopardy because of some hate-mongering politicians and their counterparts who were unable to discern between blasphemous acts and hate speech
Hein Htet Kyaw
Opinion paper
Junta Airstrike Destroys Church in Hsenwi Town, Shan State
According to a 27 October 2024 report by the Human Rights Activity Network (HRNA), junta airstrikes in northern Shan State over the past year from 27 Oct 2023 to 26 Oct 2024 have caused 107 deaths and left 320 people injured.
Kachin News Group
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Why Myanmar’s Ultranationalists Are Unhappy With Junta Boss’s Trip to China
China is preparing to host Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing next month, a rare opportunity for a regime desperate for legitimacy. However, pro-military nationalists are seemingly unhappy with the prospect of Min Aung Hlaing’s first visit
Maung KAVI
Opinion paper
Myanmar/Burma: EU lists three individuals and one entity responsible for scam operations entailing serious human rights violations and threatening the peace, security and stability of Myanmar and the
The Council today approved additional restrictive measures against three persons and one entity associated with the Myanmar military junta, and responsible for scam operations based in the country
Press Release | Council of the EU
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Arakan State journalists publish free journal in liberated areas
In response to a media blackout in Arakan State, local journalists have launched a free journal to provide residents with accurate information about the latest developments in the state.
Development Media Group
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How to Build an Inclusive Myanmar Post-Junta
Resistance forces have unified against the military, but activists say that any future state must ensure rights for marginalized groups.
Analysis | Emily Fishbein
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Myanmar opposition: Dialogue impossible, China must rethink junta support
Despite efforts by China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to resolve Myanmar's political and economic crisis, opposition leader Zaw Wai Soe told VOA that dialogue with the military regime is impossible amid ongoing atrocities. The military must have no place in politics,” he said.
Nyein Chan Aye
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Canada imposes sanctions as violence in Myanmar escalates
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations against 3 individuals and 4 entities for supplying weapons and military equipment to the Myanmar military.
Press Release | Government of Canada
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INTERVIEW: Researcher finds hunger, desperation among newest Rohingya refugees
Right now, UNHCR is not able to register because Bangladesh’s position is that they can’t take anymore. When you register someone, that means they can live there for the foreseeable future. But not many countries are stepping up to offer third country resettlement.
Interview | Joe Freeman, Amnesty International researcher
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