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Opinion Papers
Russia and Myanmar discuss mutual visa-free travel for citizens
Source: Asia News Network | By Eleven Media
Delegations from both countries discussed promoting comprehensive cooperation between the government, private sector and people-to-people exchanges.
“Civilians are being used as human shields, forced to clear landmines ahead of military columns, and subjected to arbitrary arrest”
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | Interview with Nai Aue Mon
An interview with Nai Aue Mon, Director of the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), on the living conditions, health challenges during the rainy season, and human rights violations faced by internally displaced persons (IDPs
Junta Detains MSF Staff in Dawei City
Source: Burma News International | Network Media Group
They said: “The clinic’s officials have been arrested, and others are fleeing out of fear. Right now, some operations of the clinic including medicine distribution, have been suspended.
Bangladeshi fishing boats continue illegal intrusion into Rakhine waters to poach fish
Source: Narinjara | By Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
These fishermen appear to be capitalizing on the ongoing conflict in Rakhine State and the insufficient administrative measures in place by the Arakan Army, enabling them to intrude into local waters with impunity.
Myanmar Tribe Battling Chinese-Backed Mining: A Case of Environmental Injustice
Source: Mizzima | By Sun Lee
The involvement of mining companies in historically unethical and environmentally vulnerable sites, with elements of human rights violations, is not new for Beijing
She Is Simple, But Sacred: A Life Interrupted, A Resolve Unwavering – OpEd
Source: EurAsia Review | By Nicholas Kong
To the world, she remains a symbol of resilience; to some, a misunderstood icon fell from grace. On June 19, 2025, she turns 80—held in isolation in an undisclosed location by the military junta. Though physically absent, she will be honored in the hearts of millions.
Myanmar political prisoner Wai Moe Naing moved from Monywa Prison to Mandalay’s Obo Prison
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
“We learned about his transfer from [Monywa] Prison staff,” a source close to the prison told DVB on condition of anonymity, adding that Wai Moe Naing was among 200 prisoners transferred from Monywa Prison to Mandalay’s Obo Prison.
Chinese-backed militia safeguarding new rare earth mines in Myanmar
Source: Mining Technology
Recent disruptions in Myanmar’s northern mining belt, which has been taken over by an armed group, have prompted Chinese miners to seek new sources in the Shan state.
MPs ratify Belarus-Myanmar agreement on mutual protection of classified information
Source: BelTA
The agreement was developed to establish a legal framework for mutual protection of classified information.
What Does the Downing of a Chinese JF-17 in Myanmar Mean for China’s Arms Industry?
Source: The National Interest | By Brandon J. Weichert
After a Major Victory for Chinese Planes, an Embarrassing Loss in Myanmar