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Opinion Papers
Representatives from the Mro, Thet, and Dainak Ethnic Affairs Committees chosen to help construct a new Arakanese society
Source: Naranjara | By Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)
Representatives from the Mro, Thet, and Dainak Ethnic Affairs Committees were chosen at a meeting of Mro leaders in Maungdaw to help build a new Arakka (Arakanese) society.
China’s Global Security Initiative and the Burma Junta’s PSMS Surveillance
Source: Mizzima | By Antonio Graceffo
This growing surveillance apparatus is closely tied to China. Burma is one of several authoritarian governments that have signed onto Beijing’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), a CCP-led framework promoting state-centric models of governance and control.
KIO Says Gold Mining Requires Local Consent as Environmental Concerns Mount in Kachin
Source: Kachin News Group
Colonel Naw Bu, head of the KIO’s News and Information Department, told KNG that any resource extraction—including gold mining—must align with the will of residents in affected areas.
BREAKING: ILO invokes Article 33 on Myanmar; ITUC-Asia Pacific hails decision and calls for global action
Source: International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific | Press Statement
In a landmark decision, the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) has adopted by consensus the resolution invoking Article 33 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Constitution concerning Myanmar (Reports of the General Affairs Committee, see pp. 7-9).
Myanmar: Historic decision to hold junta accountable a ‘victory for justice, workers’ rights and international solidarity’
Source: International Trade Union Confederation | News Release
The workers of Myanmar have shown extraordinary courage, we stand in full solidarity with the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (CTUM).
Myanmar Junta Steps Up Arrests of Supporters
Source: The Irrawaddy
Criticism of junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has sparked arrests within pro-military circles, including prominent regime supporter Zaw Phone Hein.
Will Myanmar’s Military Replace Its Embattled Leader?
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Bertil Lintner
According to sources close to the military leadership, there is dissatisfaction in the ranks as a result of his inability to crush the ethnic and political resistance.
Myanmar Farmers Lose Crops in Monsoon Flooding
Source: The Irrawaddy
A Khin-U Township farmer in Sagaing Region told The Irrawaddy: “It has been raining continuously for weeks, severely impacting the mung bean harvest.
The Arakan Axis: Insurgency Intensifies in Southwest Myanmar
Source: Stimson Center | By Drake Avila
The Arakan Army expands its influence across southwestern Myanmar with an extensive network of allies
EAOs in the Southeastern Region of Myanmar
Source: Institute for Strategy and Policy – Myanmar | By ISP Admin
The key EAOs in the region include the Karen National Union (KNU), KNU/KNLA–Peace Council (KNU/KNLA-PC), Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), New Mon State Party (NMSP), Karenni Army (KA) and the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF).