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Opinion Papers
Rare Earths, War Crimes, and the Urgent Need for Increased Sanctions
Source: Progress Voice Myanmar | Weekly Highlight
From jade concessions in Kachin State to projects linked to the China–Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC), mining and extractive industries have long functioned as financial lifelines for successive military juntas.
Five years of sexual violence by Myanmar military since 2021 coup
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
“I was in shock; I never expected the soldiers would behave like that. It occurred to me that if they were sick enough to rape me, they could kill me at any moment.”
“The IDPs are in an extremely difficult situation. Right now, they are in no position whatsoever to support themselves.” – Naw Jet, Lay Kay Kaw Youth Network
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | Interview with Naw Jet, Lay Kay Kaw Youth Network
Karen Information Center (KIC) spoke with Nar Jat of the Lay Kay Kaw Youth Network about the living conditions, basic needs, and humanitarian support situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Lay Kay Kaw area in southern Myawaddy Township
A controversial Karen warlord’s quiet stop in Taipei
Source: Taipei Times | By David Frazier
The low-key visit of Myanmar faction leader Nerdah Bomya — accused of war crimes and proclaiming a breakaway “republic” — raises delicate questions for Taiwan’s diplomacy and regional ties
Burma Political Prisoner Amnesty a Public Relations Ploy
Source: Burma Campaign UK | Statement
The mass release of political prisoners was expected as part of propaganda efforts by the Burmese military as they rebrand themselves following sham elections at the end of 2025 and early 2026.