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Opinion Papers
Junta Enforces NRC-Based Travel Restrictions Across Multiple Regions
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
According to travelers and bus ticket agents, residents holding certain NRC prefixes are now required to secure recommendation letters from both ward administrators and local police stations at least one week before traveling.
MNDAA Detains Villagers Following Protest Against Gold Mining in Lashio
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
The confrontation began on the morning of February 1, when residents gathered to oppose the MNDAA’s seizure of agricultural land for gold mining operations.
500 Massacres in Five Years: Myanmar Junta Hits Gruesome Milestone
Source: The Irrawaddy
Sagaing Region suffered the most with 194 massacres by ground forces and air personnel that killed a total of 886 people.
‘No expectations’: Bangladesh election means little to 1m Rohingya refugees
Source: Al Jazeera | By Tanbirul Miraj Ripon
The two main parties say they will push for repatriation to Myanmar. But that’s unrealistic, say experts. And in Bangladesh, anti-Rohingya sentiment is growing.
Myanmar junta’s proxy party named winner of criticised election
Source: The Straits Times | By Bloomberg
The National Unity Party won 68 seats, and the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (White Tiger Party) won 39 seats, according to official results from the Election Commission.