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Opinion Papers
Myanmar junta leader reiterates the military’s political role in 78th Independence Day anniversary message
Source: Mizzima
The translated speech accompanied official ceremonies marking the 78th anniversary of independence, and was published by the junta-run Global New Light of Myanmar on 4 January.
Artillery Strikes Kill Monk and Displaced Woman in Mongkut
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
Some locals believe the military may have launched drone bombs after withdrawing from the site in an attempt to frame the People’s Defense Force (PDF) and damage its reputation.
Over 1,000 war-displaced Kathan residents seek refuge in Monghnyin
Source: Burma News International | By Voice of Shan Ni
“More displaced people are expected to arrive. According to the current list, there are over 1,000. Some are renting houses. The displaced people include the elderly and disabled,” said an aid worker.
Held amid civil war, Myanmar’s elections called neither free nor fair
Source: Human Rights Research Center | By Devin Windelspecht
HRRC raises concern as to the likelihood of Myanmar’s elections, which are neither free nor fair, further entrenching the country’s authoritarianism.
Landmines destroy limbs and lives on Bangladesh-Myanmar border
Source: The Japan Times | By Agence France-Presse
In the dense hill forests along Bangladesh’s border with war-torn Myanmar, villagers are losing limbs to landmines, casualties of a conflict not of their making.