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Opinion Papers
Kachin Independence Army resumes fight with military for control of Kachin State’s Bhamo
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Local media reported that the KIA captured the regime’s Transport Battalion 933, located around five miles (8 km) east of Bhamo town on Jan 14.
Military Junta Fires Drones and Heavy Weapons Near a Village in Demoso, Damaging a Church
Source: Burma News International | By Kantarawaddy Times
“They fired heavy weapons. Before the artillery, drones came first and dropped bombs in the afternoon.
Youth From 7 EAO Alliance Attend Peace Forum in Naypyidaw
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
Colonel Khun Okker, Chair of the Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO/NCA-S), said the forum brings together young people from ethnic armed organizations that continue to follow the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) framework.
Junta uses Muslim militiamen to destroy villages in Kyaukphyu
Source: Development Media Group
“Usually, it is junta soldiers who raid villages and steal property. This time, they are using Muslims to remove vehicles and furniture from houses destroyed by the military,” said another Kyaukphyu resident.
Dreams on hold for Rohingya children in Bangladesh camps
Source: France 24 | By Agence France Presse
“But we don’t know if they will ever reach their goals with the limited opportunities available.”