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Myanmar Junta Swells Arrest Log for Online Criticism
Source: Irrawaddy
Independent research group Data for Myanmar said in a recent report that from February 2022 to October 2024, the junta arrested 1,840 people for online criticism, 657 of them women.
Irrawaddy
Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar: 7 States intervening)
Source: International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Pursuant to Article 63 of the Statute, whenever the construction of a convention to which States other than those concerned in the case are parties is in question, each of these States has the right to intervene in the proceedings.
Press Release | International Court of Justice
Regime election plans and prospects for dialogue in Myanmar
Source: International Institute for Strategic Studies
Following major opposition victories, neither side appears willing to talk. But pressure from Beijing, including for ceasefires and a regime-organised election, could shake up the conflict outlook.
Conflict Update | Morgan Michaels
Myanmar arrests 45 alleged scam operators in Shan state, but gangs persist
Source: Radio Free Asia
Authorities in Myanmar have arrested 45 people, including 18 Chinese citizens, for their alleged involvement in an online scamming operation in Shan state
RFA Burmese and Phouvong for RFA Lao
Myanmar: Escalating war drives cattle smuggling
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma / Mekong Eye
Screeching noises broke the calm of a chilly morning at the open livestock market in Mangshi, a town in China’s southern Yunnan province near the Myanmar border.
Report | Internews’ Earth Journalism Network
Myanmar’s elections will be a China-sponsored fraud
Source: East Asia Forum
It would serve China’s best interest if Beijing were able to successfully lead Myanmar towards peace, even if the government it props up is inherently authoritarian.
Alexis Turek, American Enterprise Institute
House panel raises border concerns
Source: Bangkok Post
Impact of United Wa State Army activities not limited to Myanmar, says People’s Party MP
Aekarach Sattaburuth
A ‘new chapter’? The future of rare earth mining under KIO rule
Source: Frontier Myanmar
Yet it’s uncertain how it will handle the lucrative but environmentally devastating industry
Emily Fishbein; Jauman Naw; Jaw Tu Hkawng; Hpan Ja Brang | Frontier
China calls for dialogue and ceasefire in northern Myanmar
Source: China Global Television Network
“In particular, they should not endanger the security and safety of China’s border areas, Chinese people living in the border areas and Chinese projects, companies and personnel in Myanmar,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday
China Global Television Network
Women Resistance Fighters Blow Themselves up to Avoid Arrest by Myanmar Junta
Source: Irrawaddy
Daw Su Su Yee, 45, and Ma Hnin Si Hlaing, 20, both members of the Kawlin Revolution (KR) Team resistance group, were riding a motorcycle and carrying handmade bombs when they unexpectedly met a regime column that was patrolling in the township around 9am on January 7.
Hein Htoo Zan
Food, Medicine Shortages Hit Rakhine’s Kyaukphyu
Source: Irrawaddy
Kyaukkphyu on the Bay of Bengal is home to a Chinese-invested Special Economic Zone and oil and gas pipelines that the regime is desperate to protect.
Hein Htoo Zan
MNDAA Declares Truce With Myanmar Junta After China Detains Leader
Source: Irrawaddy
The ethnic Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) on Tuesday declared a unilateral ceasefire with the junta while pledging to join China-brokered peace efforts, as Beijing continues to deta
Irrawaddy
KIA Advances in Kachin State, Captures Junta Outposts
Source: Irrawaddy
The armed group said outposts were seized from Infantry Battalion 47 troops near the entrance to Bhamo town on the Mansi road. Bhamo is a junta power base in Kachin State.
Hein Htoo Zan
2022 MYANMAR YEAR-END ROUNDUP: No end of civil war in sight
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
The reason why the two main adversary groups, ethnic-democratic alliance and military junta or SAC, have been at loggerheads is that both camps consider that they are doing the right thing for their prospective bases and most importantly because it is an existential necessity for survival.
Sai Wansai
Merciless Murders: Over 150 Children Killed by Myanmar Junta in 2022
Source: Irrawaddy
This year, the rate of killing has surged 68 percent with at least 152 children murdered by Myanmar’s military, according to the NUG.
Yuzana
Myanmar’s Children under Junta Attacks
Source: Progressive Voice Myanmar
Children in Myanmar continue to endure unimaginable suffering as the military junta escalates its campaign of violence
Weekly Highlight | Progressive Voice Myanmar
Rohingya Muslims face new threat from Arakan Army after being persecuted by Myanmar military
Source: Anadolu Agency
Nay San Lwin, co-founder of the Free Rohingya Coalition, told Anadolu that Arakan Muslims (Rohingya), long persecuted by Myanmar’s military, are now facing new threats from the Arakan Army.
Halil Ibrahim Medet
India-AA Relations Strengthen
Source: Narinjara News
The relationship between the Indian government and the Arakan Army (AA), which oversees 85% of the land in Arakan State, has notably strengthened.
Khaing Lu Hla | Narinjara News
Myanmar junta and Chinese ambassador discuss investments in 29 industrial zones and Thilawa SEZ
Source: Mizzima
Chinese ambassador Ms. Ma Jia and Yangon Region Chief Minister Soe Thein reportedly met on 29 November to discuss investments in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and 29 industrial zones in Yangon Region.
Mizzima
Myanmar’s Arakan Army captures Ann town, focus now on army HQ
Source: Radio Free Asia
The insurgent force takes another major step towards the control of Rakhine state
RFA Burmese
Low-Cost, High-Reward National Security Policy For Trump 2.0 In Southeast Asia: Recognition Of NUG
Source: Eurasia Review
While Beijing’s missteps in Myanmar may eventually backfire, the U.S. must act decisively and strategically to make America a leading force for stability.
Nicholas Kong
Time for the West to Counterbalance China’s Influence in Myanmar
Source: Irrawaddy
As China steps up and becomes more assertive over Myanmar, it is a critical moment for the West, which must become more active in shaping conditions and countering China.
Editorial | Irrawaddy
Time for the West to Counterbalance China’s Influence in Myanmar
Source: Irrawaddy
As China steps up and becomes more assertive over Myanmar, it is a critical moment for the West, which must become more active in shaping conditions and countering China.
Editorial | Irrawaddy
Myanmar parents fight for their children’s right to learn in Thailand
Source: Benar News
“If my children can study, their lives won’t be as hard as ours,” says Ei Shwe Win, who has been living in Thailand with her family for more than a decade.
Krueg Prachakul; Ruj Chuenban
Regime Orders SSPP Out Of Panglong
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
The regime’s armed forces have again issued an ultimatum to the Shan State Progress Party (SSPP) to withdraw from southern Shan State.
SHAN