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Opinion Papers
The war on roses: Dozens arrested in Myanmar ‘Flower Strike’ crackdown
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
At least 32 people were arrested for the “crime” of possessing, selling, or digitally posting images of fresh flowers.
Statement on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Source: Restoration Council of Shan State | Statement
As one of its six main objectives, the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) remains deeply committed to finding solutions to drug related problems.
Six Million: Half of Myanmar’s Students Are Shut Out of School
Source: ISP-Myanmar | Situation Brief
Amid the ongoing post-coup conflict in Myanmar, the right to basic education for school-age children remains in a severe crisis
Illegal Rare Earth Mining: Need to Approach China’s Central Government
Source: CNI News | By Nan Shwe Sin Htun
Dr. M Kawn La further suggested that the Myanmar government should either conduct airstrikes on illegal rare earth mining operations or approach and negotiate with the Chinese central government.
Residents oppose push to expand rare-earth mining near Chipwi Town
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
Residents are opposing an attempt to expand rare-earth mining operations to an area near Chipwi Town in Kachin State’s Chipwi District, where Chinese business operators are leading efforts to launch a new extraction project.