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Opinion Papers
Thousands of IDPs in southern Arakan face hunger amid aid shortage
Source: Development Media Group
More than 3,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Taungup, Thandwe and Gwa townships in southern Arakan State are facing severe food insecurity due to a critical shortage of humanitarian aid, according to local aid workers.
Critics grit their teeth as India and China tighten their grip on Myanmar
Source: Mizzima | Editorial
Critics were aghast. The visit represented a highly strategic pivot for Myanmar’s leadership following years of intense global isolation and Western sanctions.
TNLA Urged to Punish Guilty in Deadly Namhkam Blast
Source: The Irrawaddy
The TNLA pledged to investigate the cause, saying the explosives store belonged to its economics department.
Myanmar Regime Lashes Out at Timor-Leste Over ‘Stain on ASEAN’ Comment
Source: The Irrawaddy
A statement issued by the regime’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday targeted Ramos‑Horta’s remarks at the Shangri‑La Dialogue in Singapore and at an ASEAN‑ERIA forum in Jakarta.
Min Aung Hlaing Appoints Female Mouthpiece as Myanmar Regime Bids for Legitimacy
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Myanmar’s rebranded regime has appointed Dr. Khaing Khaing Soe as presidential spokesperson, announcing the move upon coup leader Min Aung Hlaing’s return from his first trip abroad as head of state on Wednesday.