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Opinion Papers
Gruelling conditions in Myanmar as humanitarian needs remain high following devastating earthquake
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | Press Release
On the ground, conditions are challenging. It has been raining heavily, flooding streets and camps, and more downpours are forecast.
Burma’s Min Aung Hlaing to meet Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok on Thursday in peace push
Source: Thai Examiner | By Joseph O’ Connor
Presently, the junta, despised by over 75% of Burmese, only controls a minority of the country. It is estimated to control only 100 out of 350 townships, even in parts of key cities. In the end, convincing the junta’s opposition, presently winning the civil war, will be the more challenging aspect of this proposed peace plan.
Justice For Myanmar calls on the Czech government to investigate Compelson for suspected violations of EU Regulations (copy)
Source: Justice for Myanmar | Press Release
Evidence obtained by Justice For Myanmar confirms that Compelson has sold multiple licences of MOBILedit Forensic Pro software to Myanmar police.
UNHCR airlifts relief supplies for earthquake survivors in Myanmar
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Press Release
The UNHCR-chartered flight, supported by Dubai Humanitarian, carried over 40,000 kilograms of life-saving aid for nearly 16,000 people affected by the deadly earthquake
Between Quakes and Conflicts: China, India, and Myanmar’s Shaky Corridors
Source: Observer Research Foundation | By By Amit Ranjan; Sreeparna Banerjee
China’s perceived alignment with the military junta has fuelled resentment among sections of the Myanmar population, culminating in an attack on the Chinese consulate in October 2024.
Myanmar recovery: An urgent plea for ASEAN-led global action
Source: The Jakarta Post | By William Sabandar
ASEAN must step forward to guide the recovery in Myanmar, potentially building on the model of the Tripartite Core Group, involving the military junta, ASEAN Plus (with China and India) and the UN.
Sagaing Earthquake in Myanmar: Situation Report – 6th Edition
Source: World Health Organization | Situation Report
Many health facilities in the earthquake-affected areas are destroyed or damaged, disrupting access to health services; while many health facilities are operating under strained conditions.
APHR Urges ASEAN Chair and Malaysian Prime Minister to Champion Inclusive Peace in Myanmar During Meeting with President Xi
Source: ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights | Statement
As Southeast Asia confronts one of the most urgent democratic crises in its history, Malaysia has a critical opportunity to steer the region away from complicity and toward credibility—by standing with the people of Myanmar
Myanmar: Tharyarwaddy Prison a Hub of Torture, Forced Labor, and Starvation
Source: World Organisation Against Torture | Statement
Myanmar’s Tharyarwaddy prison stands as a stark symbol of state-sponsored abuse, where political detainees endure torture, medical neglect, and forced labor under life-threatening conditions
Humanitarian crisis in Myanmar after the earthquake: Challenges under the military junta
Source: Institute of Development Studies | By Anonymous, former IDS student from Myanmar
The military junta has made the response to the earthquake significantly more complex, contributing to the impact of the disaster.