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Opinion Papers
A Unique Mon Traditional Pagoda Festival Found Only in One Place
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By Ar Ba Lai
There is a region where, every year, starting from early April as Thingyan approaches and continuing until the 10th day of the New Year period after Thingyan, a traditional pagoda festival is held in rotation—one or two villages taking turns each day.
Mon Blood Army Says it will Prioritize Military Operations Over Politics
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
The Mon Blood Army (MBA), a newly formed armed group composed of Mon youth, said it will prioritize military operations over political activities and plans to expand its troop strength, a spokesperson told IMNA.
Myanmar military forces burn five villages in Myingyan Township in coordinated arson spree
Source: Mizzima
According to the Myingyan Township Public Action Committee, the targeted communities include Htain Pan, Ywar Thit, Kyi Pin Kan, Yong Htoe Swal, and Sate Kone.
Myanmar’s fate now rests solely with its Generation Z
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By Dr Nyi Nyi
Myanmar’s future will not be decided in Naypyidaw or diplomatic corridors.
Why Myanmar’s new government is just a ‘junta in civilian clothing’
Source: The Independent | Analysis
As the general who led the coup against Aung San Suu Kyi’s government sheds his uniform to take over as president, analysts tell Shweta Sharma what it means for a country ravaged by a civil war and an economic crisis