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Opinion Papers
Young adults in Tonzang who refuse mandatory military service face risk of deportation
Source: Burma News International | By Khonumthung News
The Chinland Defence Force–Tonzang (CDF-Tonzang) and Chinland Council (CC) coalition will begin drafting young men aged 16 to 35 in Tonzang Township on February 22.
Karen and Karenni youths convene to bolster revolutionary efforts
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
Karen youths from Kawthoolei and Karenni youths from Karenni State convened at an undisclosed Karen National Union (KNU)-controlled location to strengthen collaboration in revolutionary efforts
KNU grants amnesty to over 100 prisoners
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
A total of 104 men and women detained in Dooplaya District, Karen National Union (KNU) Brigade 6’s territory, have been granted amnesty by order of the KNU chairman, the district administration’s information department announced.
Arakan residents call for air raid warning systems amid surge in junta airstrikes
Source: Development Media Group
While a phone-based alert system developed by the Air Watch group has been used in parts of mainland Myanmar, it is largely ineffective in Arakan State due to the junta-imposed internet blackout.
UNICEF statement on new reports of children killed and injured by airstrikes in Myanmar
Source: UNICEF | Press Release
“UNICEF is deeply alarmed by new reports that at least five children have been killed and three others injured in deadly airstrikes that hit Ponnagyun Township, Rakhine State, and Myinmu Township, Sagaing region between 23 and 24 February