Japan Doubts Myanmar Junta’s Election Plans

Source: Human Rights Watch On March 21, during a session of the Japanese Diet on foreign affairs, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya expressed “serious concern” about the Myanmar military junta’s plans to hold national elections by January 2026.  By Teppei Kasai, Program...

Business as Usual at Chinese Projects in Arakan State

Source: Burma News International The oil refinery and storage facilities and the pipelines taking oil and gas from Maday Island to China are all operational and working as normal, as is the gas refinery in Malakyun Village, also on Maday Island, according to locals....