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Opinion Papers
New Government, Old Conflict: Sao Harn on Myanmar’s Political Transition
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | Interview with Sao Harn Yawnghwe
Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN), Burmese Desk Editor Nang Seng Nom spoke with veteran political figure Sao Harn Yawnghwe, who said he has little confidence in the transition, citing ongoing violence, deep mistrust, and a widening divide between the military and its opponents.
Two Dead, Three Return: Ywangan Families Count Cost of Conscription
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
The law has since enabled large-scale recruitment through a combination of lotteries, forced enlistment, and arrests.
Myanmar Regime Plans Buddhist Spectacle as Min Aung Hlaing Seeks to Project Piety
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Min Aung Hlaing is preparing a grand celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Sixth Buddhist Council, using religion to burnish his image as a “pious national leader” even as his forces intensify airstrikes and military campaigns nationwide.
Chinese Frustration Grows Over Pakistan’s Failure to Protect its Interests
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Chandu Doddi
The immediate source of this growing disillusionment are repeated deadly attacks on Chinese citizens in Pakistan.
Russian, Thai Officials Visit Myanmar for Trade, Investment Talks
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
With Western governments maintaining sanctions and withholding recognition, Min Aung Hlaing’s regime turned to Russia and Thailand this week, hosting back‑to‑back meetings in Naypyitaw to discuss trade and investment cooperation.