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ICC’S ARREST WARRANT REQUEST FOR MIN AUNG HLAING: Charting political waters in a new setting
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
For now, it is unforeseeable whether China will stick to its original agenda stubbornly by putting Min Aung Hlaing at the driver’s seat at all cost and bet on him even against all odds
Sai WANSAI
Myanmar: UN experts urge ‘course correction’ as civilian deaths exceed 6,000
Source: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
“There are now 6,000 reminders that the international community is failing the people of Myanmar,” said the experts. “It is time for a change, starting with moving this disaster out of the shadows of international attention.
Press Release| Special Procedures, the Special Rapporteurs, Independent Experts and Working Groups
Construction of Russian Church in Yangon to Start Next Month
Source: Irrawaddy
Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, the regional Russian Orthodox bishop, said last week in Bangkok
Irrawaddy
Chinland Council’s Op. Jericho Seizes Four Myanmar Junta Outposts
Source: Irrawaddy
The Chin National Army (CNA) and allied forces under the Chin Council have seized four regime outposts on the Timit Plain between the state capital of Hakha and Thantlang over the past week, according to the council.
Hein Htoo Zan | Irrawaddy
Why Has China Chosen To Stand By The Crumbling Junta? – Issue 158
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | Burma News International
This week’s Burma News International (BNI)-Myanmar Peace Monitor’s Bi-Weekly News Review takes a look at the steps taken by the Chinese government to take a decisive stand on the side of Myanmar’s military junta
Bi-Weekly News Review | Myanmar Peace Monitor
Caught Between Thailand and a Wa Place; Taking Chinese Lessons in Power
Source: Irrawaddy
Unfazed by the backlash, the junta announced Wednesday it has instructed 21 staff from its Foreign and Education ministries to take online Chinese language lessons provided by a secondary school in Chongqing
Irrawaddy
Building bridges: A holistic approach to Myanmar’s democracy
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma
As Myanmar continues to grapple with the aftermath of the 2021 military coup and ongoing civil unrest, well-intentioned advocates are exploring various avenues to promote democracy in the beleaguered nation
James SHWE, Myanmar democracy activist
Rawang Ethnic Affairs Minister dies while serving on frontline in Myanmar
Source: Mizzima
Rawang Ethnic Affairs Minister Chan Sin Zee, also known as Chan Joram, a leading member of the Kagabu People’s Force (KPF) and a 2020 election winner, has died after falling ill while serving on the frontline, the KPF announced.
Mizzima
China in Burma: A form of neo-colonialism?
Source: Workers’ Liberty
It is the first time in Myanmar’s history that a military regime is losing such a significant amount of territory. However, that turning point is about to be overturned by China.
Hein Htet Kyaw
China backing wrong side in Myanmar’s civil war
Source: Asia Times
China’s lean toward junta forces won’t be forgotten by the Myanmar people but it’s not too late to get on the right side of history
Than N Oo, Myanmar analyst and activist
Chinese security firms in Myanmar risk escalating civil war and diplomatic tensions
Source: South China Morning Post
Analysts warn that Chinese personnel could be caught in the conflict, while the move further complicates efforts to secure control of key economic areas
Maria Siow | South China Morning Post
China Says ICC Has No Right to Arrest Myanmar Junta Boss
Source: Irrawaddy
China on Thursday suggested the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no right to take action against Min Aung Hlaing as the court mulls an arrest warrant for the Myanmar junta boss over alleged crimes against humanity.
Irrawaddy
Checkpoint set up to prevent foreigners from illegal work in Myanmar
Source: Bangkok Post
Highway 12 is frequently used by foreigners travelling to Myanmar via both official channels and natural crossings. Therefore, the checkpoint is focused on scanning foreign travellers, especially those from China, Pol Maj Gen Saruti said.
Wassayos Ngamkham
Informal talks set for ‘next month’
Source: Bangkok Post
According to MFA spokesman Nikorndej Balankura, the talks are tentatively scheduled to take place on Dec 19-20, though the dates still have to be approved by other participants in the dialogue.
Poramet Tangsathaporn
Civilians forced to clear landmines in central Myanmar by junta: source
Source: Radio Free Asia
Troops stationed at junta security checkpoints are forcing civilians passing through a major highway in central Myanmar to perform landmine clearance operations, residents told Radio Free Asia
RFA Burmese
Can China Help Myanmar Junta Recapture Northern Shan State?
Source: Irrawaddy
The regime now only controls Muse after losing all other Shan and Kachin border crossings. The closed border appears to be China’s attempt to throttle the armed groups and expose them to a regime counteroffensive.
Ko Oo, ethnic minority affairs analyst
Behind Myanmar’s Front Lines: How the International Community Can Help
Source: Institute for Security & Development Policy
Where the state fails, the private sector may offer solutions. However, it cannot do so without open borders. This would not be such an issue if goods and services could move from SAC controlled areas to areas of opposition control.
Ben Schultz | Institute for Security & Development Policy
AA Seizes Rakhine’s Taungup, but Battle Continues
Source: Irrawaddy
The ethnic Arakan Army (AA) on Thursday said it took control of Taungup town in southern Rakhine State on Nov. 24 after a 17-day battle.
Irrawaddy
KIA Abolishes Kachin State’s Special Region-1 on China-Myanmar Border
Source: Irrawaddy
The Kachin Independence Organization/Kachin Independence Army (KIO/KIA) has announced the abolition of Kachin State Special Region-1, established by the previous military regime in 1994.
Irrawaddy
Military Junta Seals Home of Freelance Journalist Killed in Shooting
Source: Independent Mon News Agency
The journalist’s house was previously raided on August 21 by junta forces in the Letpya village area. During that attack, Ko Htet Myet Thu, fellow journalist Ko Win Htut Oo, and two members of the Kyaikto Resistance Force (KRF) were killed.
Independent Mon News Agency
Between cooperation and competition: The struggle of resistance groups in Myanmar
Source: Armed Conflict Location & Event Data
ACLED records over 2,600 new non-state actors participating in Myanmar’s conflict since April 2021 — accounting for 21% of all ACLED-recorded non-state armed groups worldwide.
Analysis | Su MON, Associate Analysis Coordinator for the Asia-Pacific desk at ACLED
Myanmar’s Wa rebels reject Thai demand to withdraw from bases along shared border
Source: Radio Free Asia
Ethnic rebels in eastern Myanmar’s Shan state on Tuesday dismissed calls by the Royal Thai Army to withdraw from nine military camps along a disputed portion of the border with Thailand, suggesting Bangkok take the issue up with the ruling junta.
RFA Burmese
Myanmar Civilian Govt Calls Ministers Back Home for ‘Momentous 2025’
Source: Irrawaddy
The acting president of the civilian National Unity Government (NUG) has called on NUG ministers living abroad to return to Myanmar to avoid becoming a government in exile at a momentous time for the Spring Revolution.
Irrawaddy
Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC: Application for an arrest warrant in the situation in Bangladesh/Myanmar
Source: International Criminal Court
Today, my Office is filing an application for a warrant of arrest before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court in the Situation in Bangladesh/Myanmar.
Statement | ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC
Junta Airstrike Kills Six in Lumte Village, Falam Township
Source: Burma News International
A Lumte villager said: “Six locals were killed, and several others were injured. The damage to buildings was extensive, the Baptist church, rural clinic, and several homes were completely destroyed.
Chin World