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Opinion Papers
When a Regime Invites Dialogue, the First Question Is Whether It Means Freedom
Source: Mizzima | By Alan Clements
The Myanmar Embassy in London has issued an invitation for May 14 to what it calls an “Open Dialogue on Myanmar.”
A 358,000-acre indigenous stewardship territory declared by Karen communities in Kawthoolei
Source: Mizzima
Indigenous Karen communities in the Pawklo River Basin declared the formal establishment of the Pawklo Indigenous Stewardship Territory (PIST) in Tanintharyi Region on 26 April.
Myanmar refugees say aid pledges have yet to improve conditions in Thai camps
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
“There are new donors which have already been confirmed, but we haven’t seen any noticeable changes yet,” a health worker at Umpiem Mai camp
KIO warns military tensions in Kachin State could worsen
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
KIO spokesperson Colonel Naw Bu said the public should be prepared for a possible escalation of military tensions in Kachin State following changes in the Myanmar military’s top leadership, including the commander-in-chief.
Myanmar Military Tightens Blockade on Rakhine After Seizing Magwe Junction
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s military has retaken a resistance-held village at a junction linking Magwe Region and Chin State, blocking a key trade route to Rakhine State where hunger has reached critical levels, according to local sources.