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Opinion Papers
Myanmar military arson raids destroy over 100 homes in Kyaukpadaung, IDP fatally shot
Source: Mizzima
More than 100 homes were destroyed when Myanmar junta forces raided at least three villages in Kyaukpadaung Township, Nyaung-U District, Mandalay Region, and set them ablaze.
UWSA Tells Schools to Emphasize Burmese and Wa Languages
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
Authorities in areas controlled by the United Wa State Army (UWSA) in Shan State have reportedly instructed schools to prioritize the teaching of Burmese and Wa languages under a new education directive.
New Phone Registration System Gives Junta More Powers to Track Users
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Zaw Myat Khant
Myanmar’s military regime is rolling out a nationwide mobile‑device registration system in a bid to boost surveillance and restrict information flow.
China Tightens Mekong Grip on Myanmar; Scam Crackdown Hits Naypyitaw; and More
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s junta used the 10th anniversary of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) in Naypyitaw on Thursday to reaffirm its alignment with Beijing, as China expands its economic and political influence across the Mekong region.
Junta Steps Up Middle East Diplomacy as Saudi Arabia Eyes Closer Ties
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Myanmar, Maziad Mohammed M. Al‑Howishan, held separate meetings with junta chief Min Aung Hlaing and Foreign Minister Than Swe in Naypyitaw on Thursday