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Reorganization of Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) Personnel and Facilitation of Employment Opportunities

Source: Kantarawaddy Times

Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 11:41 a.m.

The Karenni Civil Servant CDM Committee has stated the need to reorganize and create employment opportunities for civil servants who participated in the nonviolent Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) in Karenni State.

Kantarawaddy Times

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Bitter Harvest for Rakhine Rice Farmers

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 11:40 a.m.

The regime has blocked roads and waterways since the latest fighting broke out in November last year in a bid to cut off the state from the rest of the country.

Irrawaddy

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358 civilians arrested in Tanintharyi Region in November

Source: Mizzima

Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 11:39 a.m.

A total of 358 civilians were arrested in Tanintharyi Region in November 2024 for various reasons, marking the highest monthly arrest count for the year, according to a statement released by the regional research group FE5 Tanintharyi on 17 December.

Mizzima

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Singapore calls for end to violence against Myanmar civilians, Suu Kyi’s immediate release

Source: The Straits Times

Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 11:28 a.m.

Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Dec 20 called for an end to violence against civilians caught in a years-long civil war in Myanmar, and the immediate release of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.

Raul Dancel

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‘Myanmar is under the yoke of a pariah regime’: Calls grow in UK for release of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison

Source: The Independent

Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 10:48 a.m.

Two former UK foreign ministers join call for action after Lord Hague told Independent documentary it is possible to be critical of former Myanmar leader ‘but also say we should be campaigning for her release’

Kate Devlin, John Johnston

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Scores of Myanmar Junta Troops Surrender in Chin Rebel Offensive

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 10:22 a.m.

The Chin Brotherhood on Friday said 168 regime soldiers and police along with their families surrendered to the regional rebel alliance during Operation CB aimed at seizing Mindat and Falam townships in southern Chin State.

Hein Htoo Zan

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Soldier-spies in Myanmar help pro-democracy rebels make crucial gains

Source: British Broadcasting Corporation

Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 9:59 a.m.

The soldier spies are known as "Watermelons" - green on the outside, rebel red within. Outwardly loyal to the military but secretly working for the pro-democracy rebels whose symbolic colour is red.

Rebecca Henschke, Ko Ko Aung, Jack Aung & Data Journalism Team

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Can Thailand unite ASEAN to pile pressure on Myanmar?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 9:33 a.m.

"No one should be taking these claims seriously. This is a trap of diplomacy. If any interlocutor takes election preparations seriously, they have doomed the country to prolonged conflict,"

Tommy WALKER

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Thai army discusses border disputes, drug trade concerns with UWSA

Source: The Nation

Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 9:16 a.m.

Army source says that though the United Wa State Army has promised to address these issues, the Foreign Ministry may need to step in if no progress is made

The Nation

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Thread In Struggle: Myanmar’s Garment Workers Under Siege – Analysis

Source: Eurasia Review

Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 8:56 a.m.

Myanmar’s garment workers endure severe exploitation, compounded by the military junta’s suppression of unions, inflation, and forced conscription.

Dr. Htet Khaing Min | Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre

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