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Ex-minister who witnessed ‘horrible’ Myanmar military violence joins calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release
Source: The Independent
A former minister whose family left Myanmar for Britain has added his voice to growing calls for freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi, currently imprisoned by the brutal dictatorship there.
Kate Devlin | John Johnston
Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan: Myanmar Humanitarian Programme Cycle 2025 – Protection Cluster at a Glance
Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
People in need and people targeted for humantarian assistance by sex, age and disability:
Publication / Infographic | OCHA
German Court Dismisses Case on Mo So Massacre While Asking Action to the International
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
“Various cases, including the Mo So massacre, were part of the submission in Germany. However, due to the complexity and high numbers of the filed evidence, the court found it difficult to proceed, so it dismissed the case,” U Banya explained
Kantarawaddy Times
Myanmar-China gas pipeline linking Kyaukphyu with Kunming to be extended to Chongqing
Source: Mizzima
On December 23, a delegation led by the junta-appointed Energy Minister, U Ko Ko Lwin, met with a group led by Mr. Wang Qiang of the South-East Asia Crude Oil Pipeline (SEAOP) and the Gas Pipeline Company (SEAGP), and discussed that issue
Mizzima
Myanmar forces raze villages near Mandalay after insurgents withdraw
Source: Radio Free Asia
The research group Data for Myanmar said junta forces had razed eight villages in Madaya township, just 25 kilometers (15 miles) to the north of Mandalay city, and one in nearby Thabeikkyin township.
RFA Burmese
Courage and Complicity: Those Who Defined 2024
Source: Irrawaddy
The following is The Irrawaddy’s roundup of noteworthy players who shaped—for better or for worse—Myanmar’s unfolding crisis in 2024.
Irrawaddy
Myanmar Junta Commander Abandons Kachin Fighting: KIA
Source: Irrawaddy
“The Light Infantry Battalion 319 commander has reportedly fled. We are still fighting in the town,” said KIA spokesman Colonel Naw Bu.
Irrawaddy
Captured Myanmar Junta General Demands Rakhine Surrender
Source: Irrawaddy
A captured Myanmar junta brigadier general has urged military personnel in Rakhine State to surrender to the Arakan Army (AA) and avoid further deaths under “incompetent” leadership.
Irrawaddy
Mon, Pa-O groups praise AA’s military achievements
Source: Developement Media Group
“Partial liberation cannot free everyone; only complete liberation can be achieved. This victory is not only a victory for the Arakanese people, but also a victory for all ethnic groups,” the message reads.
Developement Media Group
KSCC urges global action against junta’s genocide amid rising violence in Karenni State
Source: Mizzima
The appeal was made in a statement marking the third anniversary of the Mo So village massacre in Hpruso Township, where, on 24 December 2021, junta forces killed at least 35 internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Mizzima
AA undertakes road and bridge repair projects
Source: Developnent Media Group
The Arakkha Army (AA) is carrying out regional developmental tasks in townships under its control in Arakan State, according to local residents.
Development Media Group
Christians Slam Cardinal Bo’s Ties to Myanmar Junta Boss
Source: Irrawaddy
On Sunday, Min Aung Hlaing arrived from his fortress in Naypyitaw at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Yangon for a Christmas dinner organized by the Myanmar Council of Churches, where he rubbed shoulders with Cardinal Bo.
Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s government-in-exile says Suu Kyi’s detention a stark reminder of brutal junta rule: ‘Inhumane’
Source: The Independent.
The release of Aung San Suu Kyi and around 20,000 fellow political prisoners will be the most crucial step towards ending the conflict in Myanmar, the country’s government-in-exile has said.
Shweta Sharma | The Independent
Myanmar Christians, wary of airstrikes, celebrate Christmas in a cave
Source: Radio Free Asia
Many members of Myanmar’s Christian minority celebrated Christmas in fear this year, worried that the military would unleash airstrikes on them, with some worshippers taking to the safety of a cave deep in the forest for Christmas Eve mass
RFA Burmese
Myanmar’s Garment Industry Unravelling Amid Chronic Labor Shortage
Source: Irrawaddy
A mass exodus of young workers triggered by the Conscription Law is severely impacting Myanmar’s garment industry, with factories unable to accept orders due to labor shortages.
Irrawaddy
Arakan Army and Bangladesh Army in ‘close contact’ after fall of Maungdaw
Source: Northeast News
Negotiations between representatives of the Arakan Army and Bangladesh Army took place over ‘safe zone’ for Rohingya refugees in exchange for securing supply lines for the Myanmar rebel outfit
Chandan Nandy
Malaysia’s pick of Thaksin as adviser raises fears of his pro-Myanmar junta stance
Source: South China Morning Post
Thaksin’s tenure as Thailand’s prime minister was marked by accusations of his autocratic tendencies and alleged business dealings with Myanmar’s generals.
Hadi Azmi
SAC air and artillery attacks centred on China’s planned Muse-Mandalay railway inflict over 200 civilian casualties
Source: Shan Human Rights Foundation
SAC airstrikes and shelling in nine townships of northern Shan State and in Mogok township of Mandalay Region killed 68 civilians, injured 136 and damaged over 339 buildings – including schools
Situation Update | Shan Human Rights Foundation
Junta Resorting to Desperate Conscription Methods in Mon State
Source: Burma News International
Having already conscripted 1,700 people from Mon State the junta there is now resorting to organising night time festivals so that it can kidnap and conscript young people on their way home from the festivals.
Than Lwin Times
Nearly 1,000 Myanmar migrants arrested in Malaysia this month as amnesty program comes to an end
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma
The National League for Democracy (NLD) OC International Malaysia estimates that approximately 100,000 Myanmar nationals are currently detained in prisons and immigration detention centres across Malaysia
English Editor | Democratic Voice of Burma
Southern Chin State Liberated from Myanmar Junta
Source: Irrawaddy
Yaw Mang, the armed group’s spokesman, told The Irrawaddy that southern Chin State had been liberated and its troops were attacking Falam’s only remaining junta position, Infantry Battalion 268, in the north of the state.
Hein Htoo Zan
Calls grow in UK for release of Suu Kyi from prison
Source: Gulf Today
“Her current imprisonment in harsh conditions is outrageous and yet further evidence that Myanmar is being ruled by an internationally condemned junta with neither legitimacy nor humanity.”
Kate Devlin and John Johnston, The Independent
Myanmar reps not present at key meeting of foreign ministers
Source: Bangkok Post
Myanmar representatives did not attend the extended informal consultation held yesterday during a meeting of Asean foreign ministers in Bangkok.
Poramet Tangsathaporn
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris begs for her release from Myanmar prisonAung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris begs for her release from Myanmar prison
Source: The Independent
The son of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has pleaded for her release amid fears for her health after four years in a brutal military prison
Rachel Clun
Reorganization of Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) Personnel and Facilitation of Employment Opportunities
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
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