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Resource-poor rice farmers in Myanmar suffer double impact from political conflict
Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
Since 2021, the political crisis in Myanmar has led to a deterioration in positive technological change, with particularly worrisome effects on smallholder farmers
By: Hiroyuki Takeshima; Zin Wai Aung; Ian Masias; Bart Minten
Myanmar Junta Chief Bolsters Family EV Business with BYD Visit
Source: Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited the BYD electric vehicle (EV) headquarters in the Chinese city of Shenzhen on Sunday. His son, Aung Pyae Sone, imports the cars to Myanmar.
By: Hein Htoo Zan
Junta Troops Detain Over 200 Villagers Returning from Rice Harvest in Puche Village
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
Although the reason for the arrests is still unknown. Ta Ae Soe, the KNDF spokesperson, stated that the junta troops advancing from Pinlaung Township towards Pekon Township were responsible for the abductions.
Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Kill 20 in TNLA Territory
Source: Irrawaddy
Myanmar junta airstrikes reportedly targeted Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) territory in northern Shan State and Mandalay Region, killing around 20 people on Monday and Tuesday.
Fierce fighting ongoing after joint Chin Brotherhood Alliance’s offensive on junta camps in Mindat
Source: Khonumthung News Group
“Fighting has been ongoing in Mindat. It has been three days now. The military council is bombing every day and burning houses,” said Ko Yaw Mang of the Mindat PAT.
Second NLD Minister Dies Shortly After Being Pardoned by Myanmar Junta
Source: Irrawaddy
U Win Khine, electricity and energy minister in the ousted National League for Democracy (NLD) government, died on Friday shortly after the junta granted him early release from prison on health grounds.
Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s neglected soil crisis
Source: Mekong Eye
Political turmoil, expanding extractive industries, and diminishing focus on sustainable agriculture are accelerating soil degradation across the country
Harry Ko
How the most fractured nation on Earth is coming together to overthrow a Goliath
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Peace has long been elusive in Myanmar.
Lauren Day and Fletcher Yeung
Rebels Shoot Down Junta Chopper in Rakhine
Source: Irrawaddy
AA spokesman U Khaing Thukha confirmed that a junta helicopter was hit around 2.30 p.m. on Sunday on a mission to bring in supplies and reinforcements and take injured soldiers back to base.
Irrawaddy
Chinese illegals busted near Myanmar border
Source: Bangkok Post
Police found that a Chinese gang was crossing in and out of Myanmar illegally through a natural channel in the area, said Pol Col Paitoon Sriwilai, a superintendent at the Sangkhla Buri police station.
Post Reporters
Fog of war: The battle for truth and blame in the Rakhine conflict
Source: Frontier Myanmar
Credible reports indicate that the Arakan Army committed crimes against the Rohingya in Buthidaung in May – but the group has managed to silence many of its critics among the resistance and civil society organisations.
Frontier
Myanmar Junta Chief Homes in on Chinese Drones as Resistance-Buster
Source: Irrawaddy
Min Aung Hlaing’s focus on Chinese drones comes amid his junta’s increasing reliance on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in its counteroffensive launched early this year against resistance forces
Irrawaddy
KNU Seizes Base Held by Myanmar Army for 70 Years
Source: Burma News International
On 9 November 2024, the Karen National Union (KNU) captured a junta military base that the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Army)
Karen Information Center
Myanmar’s Wa Army Sets Up Militia to Support Its Rule in Hopang Township
Source: Irrawaddy
This comes after the township was seized by the Brotherhood Alliance early this year and subsequently handed over to the UWSA. U Nyi Rang, the spokesperson of the UWSA, confirmed the move.
Hein Htoo Zan
Trump and galvanizing the Burma Act
Source: Mizzima
Now, that both the Executive Branch and the Congress (both Senate and House) are going to be controlled by the Republicans, they should be able to speed up the full implementation of the Burma Act,” said Miemie Winn Byrd
Mizzima
Int’l Labor Watchdog to Take Action Against Myanmar Junta
Source: Irrawaddy
The decision to take action under Article 33 of the ILO Constitution was reached during a session of the ILO Governing Body in Geneva from Oct. 28 to Nov. 7.
Irrawaddy
TNLA Bans Mechanized Mining in Myanmar’s Ruby Hub
Source: Irrawaddy
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) says large-scale ruby mining in Mogoke, Mandalay Region, will be suspended until it benefits the community.
Saw LWIN
Myanmar Civil War: New Season, New Breakthroughs?
Source: Geopolitical Monitor
As of late October, pro-democracy resistance fighters in Myanmar had advanced to within a few kilometers of Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city.
Situation Report | Antonio Graceffo
IEC Plans to Support 2025 Summer Rice Cultivation
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
“The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation is working on gathering various types of seeds to support farmers as much as possible. Additionally, we are preparing to produce Bokashi Organic fertilizers to sell at affordable prices,” said Khu Plu Reh
By: Kantarawaddy Times
Special Envoy’s Zero Regard for Human Rights
Source: Progressive Myanmar
By accusing the Myanmar people of having a “zero-sum mentality,” the Special Envoy announced her zero regard for human rights or justice and accountability in Myanmar
Weekly Highlight | Progressive
‘My husband was forcibly conscripted. Months later he was dead’
Source: British Broadcasting Corporation
The last time Chaw Su saw her husband was in March, when he was forcibly conscripted to fight for the army in Myanmar’s civil war.
BBC Burmese service
Myanmar’s CRPH marks the 4th anniversary of the 2020 General Election
Source: Mizzima
Myanmar’s Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) issued a statement on 8 November, marking the 4th anniversary of the 2020 multi-party democratic general election in Myanmar. The CRPH statement is as follows:
Mizzima
Second NLD Minister Dies Shortly After Being Pardoned by Myanmar Junta
Source: Irrawaddy
U Win Khine, electricity and energy minister in the ousted National League for Democracy (NLD) government, died on Friday shortly after the junta granted him early release from prison on health grounds.
Irrawaddy
Language training for better access and inclusion for migrant workers in Thailand
Source: International Labour Organization
Implemented in Songkhla and Samut Sakhon, this initiative aims to equip Myanmar migrant workers with basic Thai language skills essential for daily interactions, helping them navigate life in Thailand with greater confidence and independence.
International Labour Organization
China Unwise to Pressure Groups Opposed to Myanmar Junta, Says NUG
Source: Irrawaddy
Just applying pressure won’t work and it won’t be good for China,” said Daw Zin Mar Aung.
Irrawaddy