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Opinion Papers
SHAN YOUTH DAY STATEMENT: Call for Preservation of National Identity, Unity and Sovereignty
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai
Various Shan youth organizations have issued a joint statement urging armed groups and political parties to take action amid the ongoing suffering of the Shan people.
Pang War border crossing closed; Chinese flags raised over rare-earth mines
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
After reports of possible junta aircraft, Chinese flags are now being flown at some of the mines,” said a mine worker from Pang War.
Arakan Army launches offensive on junta naval station near Sittwe
Source: Development Media Group
The Arakan Army (AA) has launched a fresh offensive against the junta’s Shwe Mingan naval station and several military outposts near Zawmadat Village, north of Sittwe, according to local residents and military sources.
Japan commits $3.2m for Rohingyas, host communities in Bangladesh
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
The Government of Japan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Rohingya humanitarian response by approving JPY 500 million (approximately $3.2 million) in funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Japan-IOM sign $2.6 million aid to Rohingya refugees and host communities in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char
Source: United News of Bangladesh
he Exchange of Notes was signed by Saida Shinichi, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, and Giuseppe Loprete, Chief of Mission a.i., IOM Bangladesh.