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Highlights
The Story of Shwe Kokko: How a Border Backwater Became a Global Crime Hub
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Aung Zaw
The Shwe Kokko crime hub, which was initially pitched as a large-scale mixed commercial, residential and leisure development project known as “China Town,” sprung up nearly a decade ago
KNU Calls for Urgent International Cooperation for Effective Crackdown of the Transnational Scam Operation in Min Let Pan Previously Under DKBA Protection
Source: Karen National Union | Statement
KNU will continue to identify the remaining individuals and carry out selected investigation. However, effective investigation and evidence collection are beyond the capacity of the KNU alone
Unregulated Mining Along Rivers in Mainland Southeast Asia
Source: Stimson | By Regan Kwan, Brian Eyler
New data unveils the huge scale of unregulated mining along rivers in Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia with implications for the health and safety of communities and ecosystems.
SHAN NEW YEAR 2120: Shan unity and TNLA overtures
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai
The coming together of RCSS and SSPP in Larng Khur during the Shan New Year, together with the SSS People’s Army led by Maha Ja from Homong Township, are a positive development in forging Shan unity, even though it is a small step.
Reps. Bera, Kim, Kamlager-Dove, and Huizenga Issue Joint Statement on Crisis in Burma
Source: U.S. Representative Ami Bera | Press Release
“To support a peaceful and democratic future for Burma, we urge the Administration to publicly condemn the junta’s upcoming sham elections and appoint a Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma to lead U.S. efforts to address the crisis.