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Opinion Papers
Myanmar: Türk says military-controlled ballot exacerbates violence and social division
Source: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights | Press Release
As Myanmar marks five years since the coup, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk today deplored that the conduct of recent military-imposed elections failed to respect the fundamental human rights of the country’s citizens
EU allocates €63 million in response to the crisis in Myanmar and its impact on neighbouring countries
Source: European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
The European Commission has allocated €63 million in humanitarian aid to help populations affected by the ongoing conflict in Myanmar
Press Statement – ASEAN Stakeholder Engagement on Myanmar: Summary of Discussions and Key Messages
Source: Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw | Press Statement
The meeting brought together a broad range of Myanmar political stakeholders to advance ASEAN’s ongoing efforts to support peace, stability, and a sustainable resolution to the political and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
Thailand urges ‘calibrated re-engagement’ with post-election Myanmar
Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service | By Thai PBS World
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow today called for a “calibrated re-engagement” with Myanmar’s military leadership, arguing that the regional peace plan must adapt to a new political reality following the country’s recent elections.
Resistance groups unify under new alliance in Chin State
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Salai Yaw Man, the former Chin Brotherhood spokesperson, told DVB that he’s now a part of the newly-formed Chin People’s Army (CPA), which announced its formation after the unification of four Chin Defense Force (CDF) units in southern Chin State on Jan. 12.