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Opinion Papers
THE SOVEREIGN CHOICE: From Stalemate to Federal Renewal in Myanmar
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai
A highly anticipated meeting between the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) and the Steering Committee for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF) finally took place, sparking excitement among the Myanmar public.
Myanmar Border Scams Move Inland as Regional Crackdown Intensifies
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Zaw Myat Khant
“Most of these relocations are being carried out jointly by the BGF [Karen Border Guard Force] and the DKBA,” a source told The Irrawaddy.
Anwar says Myanmar agrees to accept 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia
Source: Malay Mail | By Bernama
“People ask to send them back (the Rohingya refugees), but send them back where? Send them to Myanmar… previously, they (Myanmar) did not want to accept them.
Malaysia foreign minister calls for review of UN refugee agency’s presence, state media reports
Source: Reuters | By Danial Azhar
Malaysia should reconsider whether to allow the U.N. refugee agency to operate in the country unless it imposes stricter controls on issuing refugee documents, state media cited the foreign minister as saying on Tuesday.
Thailand and Myanmar Hold Talks to Intensify Joint Efforts Against Drug Trafficking and Production
Source: Eleven Media Group
During the discussions, Thailand requested Myanmar’s cooperation in locating and arresting major Thai drug fugitives believed to be hiding in Myanmar.