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Opinion Papers
Military Junta Seeks to Regain Public Support Through Amnesty
Source: Dependent Mon News Agency
In a bid to regain some of that support, and before they form a new government this month, the junta is granting amnesty to some political prisoners.
Gambling stalls guarded by BGF and KNU/KNLA-PC flourish at Mount Zwegabin Pagoda festival
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
The festival featured around 100 stalls offering various gambling activities and attracted large crowds, according to a young man from Hpa-An.
Junta Drone Strikes Continue to Rise Across Myanmar
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | Bi-Weekly News Review – Issue 191
Armed conflict events across Myanmar declined during the two-week period from 12 to 25 February 2026 relative to the preceding reporting period. Despite this overall reduction, drone strikes by the military junta continued unabated, and civilian fatalities rose markedly.
Myanmar’s “Election” Reveals Hairline Cracks in Military Rule
Source: FULCRUM | By Ben Dunant
A closer look at the vote raises doubts about whether the generals can hold the country hostage in the long term.
Five Killed in Airstrike on Detention Center in Mese Township
Source: Kantarawaddy Times
An airstrike carried out by the military junta targeted a detention center under the judiciary department in Mese Township, Karenni State, at around 10 a.m. today, killing five people, according to U Banyar, Secretary-2 of the Karenni State Interim Executive Council (IEC).