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Opinion Papers
The Two-Headed Bird Strategy: Russia-Myanmar Relations
Source: Italian Institute for International Political Studies | By Michał Lubina
From cautious engagement to strategic alignment, Russia has become the junta’s key patron. Myanmar, in turn, offers Moscow a rare foothold in Southeast Asia.
Rare-earth miners in Kachin State decry wage exploitation
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
The basic monthly wage for miners at rare-earth sites in the two villages near the China border is typically set between 2,600 and 3,000 yuan, but many workers said they often wait nearly five months to be paid.
MNDAA and TNLA hold talks in Laukkai
Source: Burma News International | By Shan Herald Agency for News
During the meeting, the MNDAA called for the withdrawal of several TNLA camps near Lashio, the largest city in northern Shan State.
Regime enacts new Passport Law, tightening overseas travel restrictions
Source: Development Media Group
Myanmar’s military regime has enacted a new Passport Law on March 17, further tightening restrictions on citizens’ right to travel abroad.
AA Fighters Capture Bunker as Army Column Collapses in Heavy Fighting
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
A column of Myanmar junta’s army has collapsed and their bunker is captured by the Arakan Army (AA) fighters in an intensified fighting across Kyaukphyu township of Rakhine State.