MNDAA Turns on Kachin Army as Shan Alliances Break Under China Border Pressure

by Admin | Mar 17, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy KIA spokesperson Colonel Naw Bu told The Irrawaddy Tuesday that while MNDAA fighters have asked KIA personnel to dismantle their outposts along the road, no formal request has yet been made. Read Full Story

Vital Myanmar-China trade route under ethnic Kokang Chinese MNDAA control?

by Admin | Mar 17, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor The KIA source added that the MNDAA, an ethnic armed group representing the Kokang Chinese in Myanmar, is acting at the behest of China’s government in Beijing. Read Full Story

India Detains Six Ukrainians, American Over Alleged Militia Training in Myanmar

by Admin | Mar 17, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Kyiv Post | By Alisa Orlova Authorities claim the individuals trained ethnic armed groups allegedly linked to insurgent movements operating inside India. Read Full Story

Myanmar’s post-coup parliament sits packed with junta allies

by Admin | Mar 16, 2026 | Constitution, Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: France 24 | By Agence France-Presse The majority of MPs hail from the pro-military Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), while most of the remainder belong to the armed forces, who are entitled to a quarter of seats under the constitution. Read Full...

From Fatigues to Longyis: The Myanmar Junta’s Absurd Rebrand Begins

by Admin | Mar 16, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Special Advisory Council for Myanmar | Statement The Myanmar military junta’s power grab entered its next phase today, as its generals and proxies convened their illegitimate “parliament” in Naypyitaw. Read Full Story

Myanmar parliament convenes as country prepares for new era of military rule 

by Admin | Mar 16, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Reuters | By Martin Petty Myanmar’s parliament convened on Monday for the first time since a coup five ​years ago, in one of the final steps in a nominal return to democracy where its powerful ‌military retains tight control. Read Full...