How Myanmar’s gold rush threatens international rivers

by Admin | Apr 29, 2025 | Opinion Papers

Source: Mekong Eye | By Kannikar Petchkaew  Unregulated gold mining in eastern Shan State raises concerns about the risk of cyanide contamination in key transboundary rivers near the Thai–Myanmar border, including the Mekong. Read Full Story

Myanmar: Junta Assault on Health Care Hinders Quake Response

by Admin | Apr 29, 2025 | Opinion Papers

Source: Physicians for Human Rights | Press Release Attacks on Hospitals, Health Workers Since 2021 Coup Has Decimated System Read Full Story

Editorial: 1 month after massive quake, Myanmar must ensure support reaches all

by Admin | Apr 29, 2025 | Opinion Papers

Source: The Mainichi | Editorial The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which has connections with both the military and pro-democracy forces, has a significant role to play. It should urge the military not to obstruct aid to pro-democracy areas. Read Full...

Myanmar’s Earthquake: A Disaster Made Worse by Blocked Aid

by Admin | Apr 29, 2025 | Opinion Papers

Source: Reset Dialogues on Civilizations | By Kristina Kironska Rescue operations are slow and scattered, hampered by severe heat, flooding rains, and — above all — the junta’s restrictions. Read Full Story

Open Sources Show Myanmar Junta Airstrike Damages Despite Post-Earthquake Ceasefire

by Admin | Apr 29, 2025 | Opinion Papers

Source: Bellingcat | By Pooja Chaudhuri  Out of the 22 villages we identified, 14 of them are in either Sagaing or Mandalay, which were some of the worst affected areas by the earthquake. Read Full Story

Seismic opportunity for Myanmar as earthquake exposes deeper wounds

by Admin | Apr 29, 2025 | Opinion Papers

Source: East Asia Forum | By Min Maw With its troops scattered throughout the country to quell resistance forces, the military regime has been unable to rescue scores of people trapped in collapsed buildings, even in the capital Naypyidaw.  Read Full...