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Opinion Papers
Dodgy Chinese Money Fuels Tensions Between Armed Groups in N.Shan State
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Joe Kumbun
Tensions are escalating between the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) in Kutkai Township in northern Shan State
Wherefore China-Myanmar Relations in 2026?
Source: China-US Focus | By Brian Wong
While China pragmatically backs the junta to secure strategic interests such as rare earth supplies and infrastructure access, a potential rapprochement with the United States under Donald Trump could complicate Beijing’s influence.
Recommendations for proposednational human rights law
Source: Human Rights Myanmar | Legal Analysis
A conflict-sensitive mandate, judicial-grade independence for commissioners, and mandatory government responses to findings are essential.
Mission beyond the ‘boundaries of despair’ in Myanmar
Source: AsiaNews | By Fr Kurt Pala
Myanmar has long been known as the Golden Land but today it has become a war-torn country – a Golden Land of Tears.
Junta defence minister admits recruitment of minors and overage civilians amid systemic corruption and forced enlistment
Source: Mizzima
General Maung Maung Aye, Chairman of the Central Body for Summoning People’s Military Servants and the junta’s Minister of Defence, admitted on 26 February that the military has been recruiting individuals who fall outside the legal age limit