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Artists protest outside Chinese embassy in Washington over Beijing’s interference in Myanmar
Source: Narinjara News
A group of Myanmar artists in the United States held a protest demonstration against Beiing’s interference in Myanmar’s internal affairs outside the Chinese embassy in Washington DC, at around 2 pm on 3 January.
By Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
Christmas gift for democratic actors of Myanmar: Czech parliamentarians refuse junta representatives and disregard planned sham voting
Source: Mizzima
It is worth mentioning that the resolutions represent several significant deeds (among others):
By Mizzima
Intense fighting continues at Myanmar junta’s Kataingti camp in Karen State
Source: Mizzima
Fierce clashes persist at the Myanmar junta’s Kataingti camp along the Hpapun-Kamamaung road in Hpapun Township, Karen State, according to a military source on the ground.
By Mizzima
Junta’s Planned Election, For What?
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
General Min Aung Hlaing’s decision to bring about the election was motivated by two factors. Initially, the election could make him the legitimate president of Myanmar. Secondly, the election serves as a mechanism for the military to maintain its authority.
Commentary | Hurn Kayang
Myanmar’s Independence Day and relationship with Thailand
Source: The Nation
Department of International Trade Promotion reported that Thailand is Myanmar’s top export market, with a value of USD 2.57 billion over the past eight months, according to Myanmar’s Ministry of Commerce statistics
By The Nation
Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day
Source: Assoctiated Press
There was no sign that the prisoner release would include Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been held virtually incommunicado by the military since its seizure of power.
Assoctiated Press
MMEA Intercepts Boats With 300 Myanmar Nationals Off Langkawi
Source: Bernama
MMEA provided immediate assistance, including food supplies and drinking water, before escorting the boats out of Malaysian waters to continue their journey,” he said in a statement on Saturday (Jan 4).
By Bernama
Q&A: Leader of Myanmar’s shadow government talks civil war strategy in 2025
Source: Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera spoke with NUG Acting President Duwa Lashi La about the movement’s military and political strategy in 2025 and the war’s likely end game.
Interview | Acting President Duwa Lashi La
Myanmar’s Armed Groups and Criminal Enterprises: The Case of Shan State
Source: SpecialEurasia
This report, based on open sources and publicly available information (PAI), aims at analysing the geopolitical risk and criminal scenarios in Myanmar, particularly focusing on the Shan State.
Geopolitical Report | Antonio Graceffo
The Rise Of Arakan Army & Fall Of Rakhine State: What It Means For India, Northeast Security
Source: ETV Bharat
Experts are of the view that the Arakan Army’s dominance in Myanmar’s Rakhine province, poses significant challenges to India’s operational security, its connectivity initiatives.
By Chandrakala Choudhury
Govt. considers deporting Rohingya refugees at this point: Minister
Source: Daily Mirror
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala told the Daily Mirror that the government is considering on deporting Rohingya refugees who recently arrived in Mullaitivu after following the legal process and discussions
By Safrah Fazal
We are constantly reaching out to those affected, viewing photos and videos of victims, and speaking with them, which can be emotionally taxing
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | Burma News International
An interview with Salai Mang Hre Lian from CHRO about the military council’s violations of human rights and the human rights situation in Myanmar nearly four years of the coup.
Interview | Salai Mang Hre Lian / CHRO
Mandalay-PDF to form new brigade in Sagaing Region
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | Burma News International
The Mandalay People’s Defense Force (MDY-PDF), which operates within Mandalay Region, announced on 30 December that it will establish a new brigade in Sagaing Region.
By Shanni Voice
IDPs in Dawei Township Urgently Need Medication
Source: Burma News International
Many internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the east of Dawei Township in Tanintharyi Region who do not have proper accommodation are also suffering from influenza (flu) and urgently need medication.
By Karen Information Center
KIA Expects Kachin State Conflicts to Escalate in 2025
Source: Burma News International
“The fighting will continue into 2025, and we are determined to carry on until our goals are achieved. We anticipate the conflict will intensify further, but we will not stop until our objectives are realised.”
By Myitkyina Journal
Junta’s New Year Airstrikes Kill at Least 20 Throughout Myanmar
Source: Irrawaddy
The junta launched airstrikes and a drone attack in at least five regions and states of Myanmar on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, killing at least 20 people and destroying civilian homes and religious buildings, according to residents.
By Hein Htoo Zan | Irrawaddy
Rare Earth In Myanmar: Economic Opportunity Or Environmental Costs? – Analysis
Source: Eurasia Review
Myanmar’s rare earth mining industry sits at the intersection of short-term opportunity, environmental degradation, and geopolitical conflict, shaping the future of local communities and global rare earth supply chains.
By Naw Seng | Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre
Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats after nearly 200 detained
Source: Reuters
Malaysia’s coastguard said on Friday it was doubling patrols in its waters to locate boats carrying undocumented Myanmar migrants, after almost 200 were detained on an island in the northwestern Malaysian state of Kedah.
By Reuters
‘It was all lies’: Myanmar’s military widows denied pensions and payouts
Source: Frontier Myanmar
There is growing evidence that the cash-strapped junta is refusing to pay the pensions and compensation that soldiers’ families are entitled to when their husbands or sons die on duty.
By Frontier
Rakhine Rebels Attack Myanmar Junta Checkpoint on Bago Border
Source: Irrawaddy
The ethnic Arakan Army (AA) on Wednesday attacked a junta base on the border of Rakhine State and Bago Region that is crucial for the defense of an arms production hub.
By Irrawaddy
Junta Fortress in Sagaing Falls After Yearlong Siege
Source: Irrawaddy
The regime had heavily fortified the rural police station in Kutaw village with bunkers and trenches, but People’s Defense Force (PDF) groups managed to cut off supply routes and finally forced junta troops to abandon it.
Irrawaddy
NUG Acting President’s New Year State of the Union Address
Source: Mizzima
We express heartfelt gratitude and deep respect for the sacrifices and dedication of all revolutionary forces, grounded in the unwavering trust of the people. We also deeply honour the sacrifices made by the people.
New Year State of the Union Address by Acting President Duwa Lashi La
We need a lot of support to be able to contribute to the state in some way
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor / Burma News International
An interview with Roslyn John, Chairperson of the Karenni Civil Servants CDM Committee, regarding the formation of the committee and the holding of the Civil Servants CDM Conference after more than three years of revolution.
Interview | Roslyn John, Chairperson of the Karenni Civil Servants CDM Committee
An epicentre of violence: A Sagaing region anthology
Source: Myanmar Witness
This report examines the situation in Myanmar’s Sagaing region since the 2021 coup and this is based on data collected and analysed by Myanmar Witness.
Report | Myanmar Witness
Thailand a battery or conduit for the world’s largest drug source, the Wa State, says People’s Party MP
Source: Thai Examiner
MP Rangsiman Rome blasts the government for inaction as Thailand becomes a key transit hub for Wa State drug operations and faces encroachment by UWSA troops in Mae Hong Son
By Joseph O’ Connor