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Opinion Papers
Myingyan militia imposes crippling tolls on essential goods
Source: Mizzima
Residents and traders in Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, are facing severe economic hardship as Pyu Saw Htee militia members have implemented a systematic regime of extortion on essential goods entering the town.
War Crimes Case Against Myanmar Dictator Moves Forward in Timor-Leste, says MAP
Source: Mizzima
A criminal file accusing Myanmar dictator, Min Aung Hlaing, of war crimes and crimes against humanity has been formally submitted to the Court of First Instance in Dili for judicial review, following the opening of proceedings in February.
“Happy Pods” Drug Use Rising Among Youth in Shan State Despite E-Cigarette Ban
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
The use of a liquid narcotic known as “Happy Pods” is reportedly increasing among young people in Shan State, despite a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes earlier this year.
Debt, Bribes, and Exploitation: Myanmar Youth Risk All for Jobs in China
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
As conflict and economic collapse deepen in Myanmar, young people seeking work in China are increasingly falling into cycles of bribery, debt, and exploitation, driven by strict travel restrictions and limited opportunities at home.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi ‘Abruptly Moved to Secure House Over Thingyan’
Source: The Irrawaddy
It was at this secure house that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly met Daw Aung San Suu Kyi a during his visit to Naypyitaw on April 25.