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The peaceful village that could be cut in half by a new border fence
Source: The Independent
Residents have lived in two countries for generations, but that’s changing
By Yirmiyan Arthur
NUG acting president urges Myanmar revolutionary forces to stay honest and strengthen resistance
Source: Burma News Intarnational
“The influence of regional powers has prolonged internal conflicts. We must realistically assess the political dynamics of neighbouring countries and plan strategically to best serve the people in this crisis,” he stated.
By Mizzima
Former NUG Defence Secretary U Naing Htoo Aung appointed as Advisor to Prime Minister’s Office
Source: Mizzima
U Naing Htoo Aung, who recently stepped down as Secretary of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) under the National Unity Government (NUG), has been appointed as an Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office, according to official sources.
By Mizzima
Name-calling in Myanmar: on people
Source: New Mandala
Andrew Selth reflects on the topic in this second part of two essays on the finer points of names and titles in Myanmar.
By Andrew Selth, Professor at the Griffith Asia Institute in Brisbane, Australia
Military Junta Seeks Immunity Through Elections, Activist Warns
Source: Burma News International
The best example is that figures like Min Aung Hlaing, who are under an ICC arrest warrant in Argentina, would automatically gain legitimacy.
By Independent Mon News Agency
Myanmar Junta Boss Has Well Documented Ties to Cyber Scam Kingpins
Source: Irrawaddy
Not only Karen State Border Guard Force (BGF) chief Saw Chit Thu, but also former Kokang leaders and tycoons detained by China for their scam operations near the Chinese border, are closely linked to the junta boss.
By Maung KAVI | Irrawaddy
National League for Democracy party defends Aung San Suu Kyi and Htin Kyaw from allegations of genocide
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma
The National League for Democracy (NLD) party, which was Myanmar’s democratically-elected government ousted in the military coup on Feb. 1, 2021, urged Argentina to reconsider arrest warrants for jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and former President Htin Kyaw
By English Editor
Public backlash in Tanintharyi Region over Dawei Special Economic Zone agreement with Russia
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma
“It is definitely harmful to the environment. There is no precise legal protection and civilian rights groups won’t have any chances to point this out due to the current political crisis,” Min Lwin Oo, the group’s spokesperson, told DVB
Myanmar: A Nation Drowning In Drugs Crisis – Analysis
Source: Eurasia Review
Myanmar, once known for its rich landscapes and cultural traditions, is now grappling with a relentless narcotics crisis.
Analysis | Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre
HRC58 – Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner Oral Update on Myanmar – EU Statement
Source: European External Action Service
The EU urges the full implementation of UNSC resolution 2669.
EU Statement
Nearly 30,000 civilians displaced by fighting in Myanmar’s heartland
Source: Radio Free Asia
They fled amid junta air and artillery strikes on three townships in Sagaing and Magway regions in February.
By RFA Burmese
Uncertain fate: Lashio rebuilds as questions of control loom
Source: Frontier Myanmar
Lashio’s future hinges on the undisclosed terms of the January ceasefire. There have been conflicting accounts of whether the MNDAA has agreed to gradually withdraw from the town.
By Frontier
Myanmar insurgents strike in junta-dominated central area: NUG
Source: Radio Free Asia
The military is facing significant set-backs in central and western areas.
By RFA Burmese
Rethinking ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus
Source: Frontier Myanmar
While the regional bloc has been criticised for its lack of effectiveness, it still has a role to play in solving Myanmar’s crisis – so long as it widens the scope of its roadmap.
By Sai LATT | Frontier
Burma on the brink of ousting the military?
Source: Bangkok Post
Burma has no foreign enemies threatening to attack it; all its security problems are domestic. What it needs is an impartial police force, not a corrupt and cruel army.
By Gwynne Dyer
Myanmar Junta Shamelessly Dancing to Beijing’s Tune
Source: Irrawaddy
China’s support has not come without strings. Min Aung Hlaing was forced to guarantee the smooth operation of the China-Myanmar oil-and-gas pipeline and the safety of Chinese projects and employees.
By Maung KAVI | Irrawaddy
Food Running Out for 100,000 Myanmar Refugees After US Aid Freeze
Source: Irrawaddy
The Border Consortium (TBC), an aid agency in charge of food and cooking fuel in nine refugee camps on the Thai border, said the U.S. government has not released any money since the aid freeze.
By Irrawaddy
Thousands freed from Myanmar scam centers are stranded due to official inaction
Source: Radio Free Asia
More than 7,000 were rescued, but their respective governments aren’t ready to accept them.
By RFA Burmese
Rice Shortages and Famine Threaten Villagers in Kengtung Township
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
Severe rice shortages are gripping Kengtung Township in Eastern Shan State, leaving villagers struggling to find enough food and raising alarm over a worsening food crisis in the region.
By Shan Herald Agency for News
KNU: Junta May Use Scam Centre Crackdown to Undermine the Revolution
Source: Burma News international
The Karen National Union (KNU) has warned that the junta could exploit the international crackdown on scam centres in Karen State to undermine the revolution.
By Karen Information Center
Weaponisation of Rohingya by vested interests will further destabilise the region
Source: Mizzima
Bangladesh’s position on the Rohingya refugee crisis is centred on the systematic return of refugees to their ancestral villages in Myanmar.
Commentary | Mizzima
AA Executes Search and Clearance Operations at ARSA Camps in Former Mel De Village, Northern Maungdaw Township
Source: Narinjara News
Sources report that the Arakan Army (AA) has carried out a search and clearance mission targeting multiple camps of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) in the northern part of Maungdaw Township, Arakan State.
By Naung Min Thu, Narinjara News
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ASEAN’s Myanmar Peace Effort in Limbo After Envoy’s Visit
Source: Irrawaddy
For embattled Myanmar junta boss Min Aung Hlaing, receiving visiting dignitaries in the Credentials Hall of his Naypyitaw office offers a rare moment of pride.
By Irrawaddy
Paramotors: The Myanmar Junta’s Latest Terror Weapon
Source: Irrawaddy
Former military sergeant Naung Yoe, who served in the Flying Training School’s armament department at the junta’s air force base in Meiktila, spoke with The Irrawaddy about the regime’s paramotor bombings.
Interview | Former military sergeant Naung Yoe
Myanmar: a microcosm of aid cuts and humanitarian choices
Source: Overseas Development Institute
Today, I walk into the rudimentary compound and am immediately struck that I am surrounded by men with lost limbs and war wounds.
By Dustin Barter