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Opinion Papers
Myanmar’s rare earths: Strategic value and pathways to responsible governance
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By James Shwe
Myanmar’s rare earth elements (REEs), particularly heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) like dysprosium and terbium, have become a focal point in global supply chains for green technologies and defense systems.
‘We do this to survive’: Harvesting opium poppies in Myanmar’s Shan State
Source: Al Jazeera | By Fabio Polese
“Chinese traders pay us in advance for the harvest,” he said, showing Al Jazeera three dinner-plate-sized mounds of opium.
Resolution concerning the measures recommended by the Governing Body under article 33 of the ILO Constitution on the subject of Myanmar
Source: International Labour Organization | Resolution
Urges the Myanmar military authorities to engage without further delay in good faith implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry and subsequent recommendations of the supervisory bodies of the ILO
Junta forces launch assault in some areas of Kyaukphyu held by AA, using artillery support
Source: Narinjara | By Thinzar Nwe
Reports indicate that junta forces have launched an attack in certain areas held by the Arakan Army (AA) in Kyaukphyu Township, Rakhine State, with the aid of artillery.
4 IDPs dead, 11 wounded in junta night-time air raid in Thandwe
Source: Narinjara | Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
“The junta air force targeted the Kyaukgyi Village and Pazunpyay schools in Thandwe Township, where displaced people have taken refuge
AA donates sacrificial animals to Muslim community during Eid
Source: Narinjara | Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
To celebrate Eid, the holiest festival for Muslims, occurring on June 6, 2025, the Arakan Army (AA) has reportedly arranged events for donating sacrificial animals in various townships across Rakhine State.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son aims for world record 80,000 messages to honour her 80th birthday
Source: The Independent | By Rebecca Thomas
As well as asking for people to upload voice or video messages for Ms Suu Kyi’s birthday on 19, Kim Aris is also asking the public to sign an e-birthday card which will help raise money for humanitarian aid for Mayanmar.
Xi Jinping, Myanmar leader exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Source: China Global Television Network
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
The Association of Southeast Asian Complicity
Source: Progressive Voice Myanmar | Weekly Highlight
“Over four years since ASEAN agreed upon its 5PC regarding Myanmar, not only has no progress been made, but the junta is making a mockery of the agreement.”
BWU says nearly 100 Women killed by Myanmar junta forces in May
Source: Mizzima
At least 92 women have died across Myanmar during May as a result of airstrikes, artillery bombardments, landmines, extrajudicial killings, sexual violence, and lack of medical care in prison, according to a new report