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No power supplied to Myanmar border towns, confirms Phumtham
Source: The Nation
Thailand cut electricity supplies to Myanmar border towns across from Tak’s Mae Ramat and Mae Sot districts since June last year to disrupt cybercrime, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Friday.
By The Nation
Accountability for crimes committed against Rohingya is critical for future peace, says Head of the Myanmar Mechanism during Bangladesh visit
Source: Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar
Pursuing justice for crimes committed against the Rohingya is critical for their future return to their homes in Rakhine State in Myanmar and future peace, said Nicholas Koumjian, the Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar
Press Release | Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar
Junta dragnet: More youth abducted in desperate conscription drive
Source: Frontier Myanmar
Regime authorities appear to be increasingly abducting young men on the street or during household inspections to boost the number of military conscripts, while families and activists say bribes are no longer enough to free them.
By Frontier
Myanmar conflict to feature in India-Indonesia talks
Source: The Hindu
Indonesian President in Delhi as R-Day chief guest; both India and Indonesia have been trying to facilitate dialogue between Myanmar’s military junta, exiled government, and ethnic armed organisations
By Kallol BHATTACHERJEE
Burma’s Army accused of chemical weapons use
Source: MercatorNet
For decades the Myanmar military has been accused of using chemical weapons, with recent allegations from ethnic resistance groups like the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA)
By Antonio Graceffo, China economic analyst
Myanmar’s junta launches offensives on rebel strongholds in Mandalay region
Source: Radio Free Asia
The assault is part of a renewed push by junta forces to reclaim key strategic areas in the country’s heartland.
By RFA Burmese
AA Admits Killing of Myanmar Junta Captives
Source: Irrawaddy
“Our militias could not control their anger when they captured terrorist soldiers who had arbitrarily arrested, tortured and killed their relatives. So they committed the killings as a form of retaliation, violating military discipline.
By Irrawaddy
Myanmar Military as China Containment Factor: Beyond Established Narratives
Source: Modern Diplomacy
It is widely known that the focus of Chinese foreign policy is economics. Economic power determines hopes and fears for China’s dominance in the 21st century.
By Alexey NIKOLAYEV, Independent Russian researcher specializing in Southeast Asia
The Independent’s documentary hailed for shining light on ‘reprehensible’ jailing of Aung San Suu Kyi
Source: The Independent
Bianca Jagger, ‘Wild Swans’ author Jung Chang and former minister Andrew Mitchell join calls for the release of the Myanmar leader following the screening of a new Independent TV film on her life
By Kate Devlin | The Independent
Karenni People’s Hopes for 2025
Source: Burma News International
Residents of Karenni State have been speaking to NMG about how they have suffered since the February 2021 coup and their hopes for peace.
By Network Media Group
Russia Reaffirms Interest in Troubled Port Project in Southern Myanmar
Source: Irrawaddy
Russia has joined China and India in promoting its interests in war-ravaged Myanmar, in particular the possibility of investing in the Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanintharyi Region in southern Myanmar.
By Irrawaddy
Weapons factories keeping regime in power, states analysts
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma
“As long as the military controls the ports and transport routes connecting Yangon River to Magway and [weapons] factories, as well as Meiktila and Taungoo airbases, they can still just hold on.
By English Editor | Democratic Voice of Burma
Staunch US Support for Democracy in Myanmar Feels Like a Distant Memory
Source: Irrawaddy
This year brings a change of US administration with the return of Donald Trump and also marks the 78th anniversary of US-Myanmar diplomatic relations.
Analysis | Hpone Myat
Why Is China Succeeding As A Peace Broker? – Analysis
Source: Eurasia Review
China’s efforts in peace-brokering are based on a mix of economic interest, conscious and transparent neutrality and chutzpah.
By P. K. Balachandra, senior Indian journalist
EXPLAINED: What are scam parks?
Source: Radio Free Asia
Across Southeast Asia, criminals have found there is big money to be made in human trafficking and bilking victims out of their savings.
By Abby Seiff for RFA
International Criminal Court: Investigate Arakan Army’s Filmed Execution of Prisoners of War
Source: Fortify Rights
The International Criminal Court (ICC) should investigate war crimes committed by the Arakan Army (AA) in Rakhine State, Myanmar, said Fortify Rights today.
News Release | Fortify Rights
Myanmar junta bombs rebel-held town in Shan state killing 8
Source: Radio Free Asia
The attack came days after the junta struck a ceasefire with another insurgent group that also operates in Shan state.
By RFA Burmese
‘Atrocious’ to allow Myanmar crisis to continue, says Anwar
Source: Free Malaysia Today
The crisis in Myanmar requires immediate attention due to its impact on neighbouring countries, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
By FMT Reporters
Dhaka, Beijing must cooperate to resolve Rohingya crisis: Foreign adviser
Source: The Business Standard
The adviser also stressed on creating a congenial atmosphere in Rakhine State for return of the Rohingyas.
By The Business Standard
Five Years On – World Court Orders to Protect the Rohingya Still Being Ignored
Source: Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK
A new report by Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK, ‘The Genocide Never Stopped – Five Years on From the World Court’s Order to Protect the Rohingya’, provides a detailed legal analysis of ongoing violations of the ICJ’s provisional measures order to prevent genocide.
Media Reease | Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK
Myanmar’s Resistance Must Be Transparent Regarding ICC Arrest Warrants
Source: The Diplomat
The National Unity Government must be honest with the public about what the recent arrest warrant application does – and does not – entail.
Tin Shine Aung, Consulting Director at the Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre (SRIc)
NUG Cybercrime Statement Supported by KNU
Source: Burma News International
The NUG statement said that “the Myanmar military, along with its Border Guard Forces, militias and its allies, is directly involved in providing security for and facilitating” cyber-scam centres and even “actively partnering with the criminals involved.”
By Karen Information Center
Toll on revolutionary forces mounts in Myanmar
Source: Mizzima
The ongoing conflict in Myanmar continues to exact a devastating toll. The Spring Revolution Database (SRD) research group reported that 1,144 members of the revolutionary forces lost their lives in 2024, bringing the total number of casualties since the 2021 coup to 5,005.
By Mizzima
Has the Unified Mon Army Been Established?
Source: Independent Mon News Agency
There are no indications of major battles in the Mon regions for 2025, but clashes could become more widespread than before. Mon groups are collaborating more closely now.
Analysis | Independent Mon News Agency
SAC: Online scams in Myawady, Shwe Kokko, KK Park use power from neighbor
Source: The Nation
SAC announces that the basic requirements for online scams, including electricity and internet connections
By The Nation