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Opinion Papers
Myanmar election offers little change to political reality, analysts say
Source: Channel News Agency | By Marcel Pereira
The military-backed USDP has claimed a landslide in Myanmar’s post-coup election, but observers say the vote is unlikely to ease conflict or revive the economy.
China says supports all parties in Myanmar to achieve peace through general elections
Source: China Global Television Network
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks in response to a query about the conclusion of the third phase of voting in Myanmar’s general elections.
Myanmar: Jet fuel Used in Deadly Air Strikes Flowing from ‘Ghost Ships’ with Suspected Links to Iran
Source: Amnesty International | Press Release
Aviation fuel used by the Myanmar military to launch deadly air strikes on civilians continues to enter the country via a murky supply chain that has “gone rogue” five years after the junta seized power, a new investigation by Amnesty International has found.
Myanmar’s loaded election brings win for junta allies: ‘What was the point?’
Source: South China Morning Post | By Aidan Jones
Disenfranchised citizens and migrants dismiss the election as a meaningless exercise designed solely to validate the military’s iron grip
Bangladesh Slams Myanmar’s ‘Bengali’ Label for Rohingya at ICJ
Source: Rtv News
Bangladesh has issued a fierce protest against Myanmar’s recent statements at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where the latter referred to the Rohingya people as “Bengali” immigrants.