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Opinion Papers
Myanmar’s New Year amnesty sparks outrage over low number of political prisoners
Source: Mizzima
The Political Prisoners Network Myanmar (PPNM) says only around 160 political prisoners have been confirmed released so far.
Beijing to hold talks with Arakan Army over BRI railway security
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
The strategic rail line is aimed to connect Kunming in China with the deep-sea port of Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State of Myanmar.
Regime struggles to reinforce besieged Nat Yay Kan base
Source: Development Media Group
The Myanmar regime has been making repeated attempts in recent days to send reinforcements and food supplies to the Nat Yay Kan tactical hilltop base in Ngaphe Township, Magway Region, which is currently under siege by the Arakan Army and allied revolutionary forces.
RESTORING LEGITIMACY: Unity and Strategy After U Win Myint’s Release
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai
Regardless of intent, the release presents a narrow but consequential window for shifting the dynamics of legitimacy, national unity, and strategic positioning — if political actors, civil society, and international partners act deliberately.
Min Aung Hlaing’s PR pardon a script written in Beijing
Source: Asia Times | By James Shwe
Coup-maker Generals’ release of coup-ousted president Win Myint is all part of China’s plan to sanitize Myanmar’s sham elections