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Opinion Papers
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.
Myanmar Regime Secures Key Positions at Magwe–Chin Border
Source: The Irrawaddy
A column of 350 regime troops has arrived in Saw, a strategic town on the border of Magwe Region and Chin State, according to local media outlets.
Traders Cast Doubt on Regime’s Plan to Sell Premium Rice to US
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
The Myanmar regime is looking to export premium paw hsan rice to the United States through a US firm, but traders raised concerns about the practicality of the plan.