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Opinion Papers
Tracking down drug lord Thapanan
Source: Bangkok Post | By Wassayos Ngamkham
Authorities believe the network was capable of supplying more than 100 million methamphetamine pills annually, as well as over five tonnes each of crystal methamphetamine, heroin and ketamine every year
Not distracted: Southeast Asia remains firmly in China’s diplomatic orbit
Source: Think China | By Lye Liang Fook
China has kept Southeast Asia in its sights despite other pressing concerns: it seeks to draw Vietnam closer by highlighting their socialist credentials and has reached out to the Philippines despite their differences.
ASEAN’s Myanmar Paralysis Continues After Cebu Summit, APHR Warns of Junta Normalization
Source: ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights | Statement
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) expresses grave concerns over the absence of actionable solutions to address the crisis in Myanmar following the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu where the bloc, once again, reaffirmed its Five-Point Consensus.
Emergency closure announced on Tedim–Tonzang Road amid military situation
Source: Burma News International | By Chin World
The Chinland Defence Force-Tonzang (CDF-Tonzang), a local resistance group, announced a temporary closure of the Tedim–Tonzang Road due to escalating military tensions in Tonzang Township, Chin State.
Karenni IDP camp set ablaze by junta forces
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
A junta column operating in eastern Hpruso Township in Karenni State set fire to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, forcing more than 1,000 people to flee.