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Opinion Papers
How ASEAN misreads the prolonged Myanmar crisis
Source: Asia News Network | By Joe Heaver, The Jakarta Post
The writer says, “Indonesia must look past the junta’s tactical gestures and recognize that in Myanmar, a history of broken promises is the only reliable guide for future diplomacy.”
Over 1,100 human rights violations reported in Yangon, Sagaing, Magway, and Naypyidaw in one year
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
The 1,122 human rights violations documented by PMCSG occurred across 11 districts and 37 townships in the 3 regions and the capital territory.
Hpakant residents use white-flag vehicles to relocate for children’s education
Source: Burma News International | By Myitkyina Journal
“Such a scene has never been seen before. Vehicles leaving Hpakant are moving along the route with white flags raised, and apart from them, no other cars appear to be using the highway,” a Hpakant resident told MNJ.
Gunfire Resumes Near Rakhine State Capital Sittwe
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
Locals reported renewed heavy and small arms fire today on the outskirts of Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, following several days of relative quiet.
Thai authorities hand over dozens of detained Myanmar workers to regime
Source: Development Media Group
Myanmar workers have expressed concern over the risk of forced conscription as Thai authorities continue handing over arrested migrants to the regime.