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Behind Bars, But at the Revolution’s Forefront

Source: Progressive Voice Myanmar

Published on April 27, 2024, 12:12 p.m.

The political prisoners, although behind bars, are one of the most heroic faces of the people’s nationwide democratic resistance movement against the junta that the people of Myanmar draw their inspiration from.

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Junta Pressures 100 Ethnic Chins in Ann Township to Enlist in military service

Source: Burma News International

Published on April 27, 2024, 12:02 p.m.

"They have informed us twice that Chin villagers must join the military. Since some people already left the village, they are now forcing those of us who remain to enlist”, an Ann villager said.

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Lifting Asean's efforts with Myanmar

Source: Bangkok Post

Published on April 27, 2024, 11:51 a.m.

There are three useful features of the 5PC. It is deliberately capacious: its points (except naming the AHA Center) remain broad with room for interpretation. It is not a peace plan and was crafted to avoid binding the actions of any successive chair.

Andrew Ong, Lina Alexandra , Min Zin

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The Organic Logic of Myanmar’s Revolution

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on April 27, 2024, 11:37 a.m.

It has often been noted that Myanmar’s revolution lacks a single high command and with it no grand strategy.

Matthew B. Arnold

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Karen Troops Capture Another Myanmar Junta Base Near Thai Border

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on April 27, 2024, 11:35 a.m.

The Karen National Union (KNU) and allied resistance forces seized a junta military base and a supply station in Karen State’s Papun Township on April 24, KNU Brigade 5 said in a statement.

Brian Wei

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UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner applauds Indonesia’s humanitarian traditions on refugee protection

Source: UNHCR

Published on April 26, 2024, 11:55 p.m.

UNHCR’s Menikdiwela expressed gratitude to the Indonesian government and host communities throughout the country for the noble tradition of welcoming refugees over the years.

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Thailand’s Myanmar initiative

Source: The Jakarta Post

Published on April 26, 2024, 11:01 p.m.

Myanmar is in the throes of an emergency on multiple fronts, with allied anti-junta groups backed by a pro-democracy parallel government seizing control of several military posts and towns. 

Editorial | The Jakarta Post

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AA seizes 3 military vehicles from Buthidaung-Maungdaw highway

Source: Narinjara

Published on April 26, 2024, 12:14 p.m.

The local eyewitnesses reported that after the AA fighters seized the vehicles in the morning hours, the junta forces conducted two airstrikes using jet fighters on the highway.

Narinjara

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Resistance Fighters Affected by Junta’s Chemical Bombing in Kawkareik

Source: Karen News

Published on April 26, 2024, 12:05 p.m.

Joker Column, an armed resistance faction, reported that approximately 30 resistance fighters were affected by chemical poisoning, as the Junta's Air Force launched chemical bomb attacks during clashes in Kawkareik Township in Karen State

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Resistance forces disrupt Myanmar junta trade routes, says junta leader

Source: Mizzima

Published on April 26, 2024, 12:01 p.m.

Junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing said, on 22 April, that the Myanmar economy is suffering due to blocked trade routes, economic sanctions and unscrupulous people causing a lack of stability and peace in the country,

Mizzima

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