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Opinion Papers
Myanmar military using festivals as propaganda to hide war zone
Source: ABC News | By Libby Hogan
In Myanmar’s Chin State, one of the country’s oldest tribal regions, February is typically marked by Chin National Day — a celebration of identity and self-governance.
Tracing Flights II: Myanmar Witness investigation tracks two additional aircraft in possible violation of EU Sanctions
Source: Centre for Information Resilience | Investigation Report by Myanmar Witness
A new Le Monde documentary draws on Myanmar Witness’s investigation into the delivery of Czech-manufactured Let L410-UVP E20 Turbolets to Myanmar.
Myanmar’s Foreign Exchange Shortages Have Eased, But Challenges Remain
Source: FULCRUM | By Jared Bissinger
This benefits the regime and some businesses, though comes at a cost: increased military action, continued trade restrictions, and a depressed economy.
Southeast Asian MPs Condemn Deadly Airstrike on Yo Ngu Village Market and Ongoing War Crimes in Rakhine State
Source: ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights | Statement
The junta dropped two 500-pound bombs on a crowded civilian market, killing at least 20 people, mostly women and children, and leaving many more critically injured and at risk of death. Market stalls and nearby homes were also destroyed by fire.
MSRF Reports Three Consecutive Days of Attacks on Junta Forces in Ye and Thanbyuzayat
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
According to a statement released by the Mon State Revolutionary Force, on February 21 a joint drone unit that includes MSRF dropped two bombs on the junta police station in Anin Village, Thanbyuzayat Township.