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Opinion Papers
Burma’s War Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Catch Washington Off Guard
Source: The Daily Signal
As war rages in Europe and as Israel confronts adversaries from all sides in the Middle East, Americans would be forgiven not knowing about the yearslong conflict raging in Burma—the world’s longest-running civil war.
By Brent Sadler; Jack Erickson
Myanmar Junta Grip on Chin State Hangs by Thread
Source: Irrawaddy
The victories in southern Chin bolster resistance in the north of the state, posing a significant threat to the state capital, Hakha.
Analysis | Shwe TAW, defector from Myanmar’s military
MNDAA Issuing Vehicle Registration Cards in Lashio Town
Source: Burma News International
A driver who frequently travels between Lashio and Taunggyi City in southern Shan State said: “Vehicles with MNDAA issued temporary registration cards are only authorised for use in northern Shan State.
By Herald Agency for News
JUNTA DIVERSIFIES TACTICS: Lobbying neutral parties, engaging political groups, and releasing political prisoners that might lead to negotiation process
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News
The junta or State Administration Council (SAC) moves seems to be diversifying, rather than just the 2025 November election outlet, bent on achieving political monopoly for the SAC by continuing to occupy the driver’s seat of the country, as is now the case.
By Sai WANSAI | Shan Herald Agency for News
Realigning International Approaches To Myanmar’s Crisis: Supporting Systemic Change And Addressing Foreign Interference – OpEd
Source: Eurasia Review
While recent joint press statements from democratic nations reflect genuine concern, a more nuanced and proactive approach is needed to effectively support Myanmar’s path to democratic transformation.
By James Shwe
Contemplating the Fall of Myanmar’s Junta
Source: Irrawaddy
First of all, it is important first to define “fall.” Does it apply to the apparatus of the State Administration Council or the military as a whole?
David Scott Mathieson, independent analyst
Should We Appreciate Joint Statements on the ‘Situation in Myanmar’?
Source: Irrawaddy
I find it increasingly ridiculous that the embassies of democracies continue to issue nearly identical “concerned” statements year after year, saying, in this case:
Igor Blazevic, senior adviser at the Prague Civil Society Centre
Focus on saving lives, urges UNHCR as more Rohingya flee by sea
Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
“Saving lives must be the first priority,” said Hai Kyung Jun, Director of UNHCR’s Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific
Press Reelease | UNHCR
Joint Press Statement on the Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation in Myanmar
Source: Government of Australia
The text of the following joint statement was released by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and the Governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and the United Kingdom
Joint Press Statement
Views of various Karenni resistance forces on KySPP established under the military council
Source: Myanmar Political Monitor
The Union Election Commission under the military council announced on 26 December that it has granted permission to establish the Kayah State People’s Party (KySPP), which had applied for the right to form a political party.
Interview | Kantarawaddy Times