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Opinion Papers
Myanmar Junta Moves to Criminalize Opposition to China-Backed Megaprojects
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
The warning, published in a junta gazette on December 16, comes as the military scrambles to reassure Beijing that its stalled projects—including those long rejected by the public—will be pushed forward at any cost.
Junta-Organized Election Will Reach Barely Half of Myanmar
Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis By Wai Min Tun
The pre-election period was punctuated on Dec. 10 by a nationwide “silent strike” that delivered a symbolic blow to the regime.
Fleeing Civilians Bombed as Myanmar Junta Scorches Mandalay-Sagaing River Crossings
Source: The Irrawaddy
The regime claimed its forces advanced just north of Singu on Monday morning to retake the Yadanar Thein Kha Bridge, which links Mandalay Region to Kyauk Myaung town in Sagaing.
Four Myanmar nationals arrested over Suvarnabhumi drone disruption
Source: The Nation
Police say they arrested four Myanmar nationals and seized 10 drones linked to Suvarnabhumi disruptions.
Myanmar’s ‘sham election’ aims to legitimize a junta selling rare earths
Source: Union of Catholic Asian News | By Luke Hunt
Self-interest drives the military regime’s support from China, India, Russia, and the United States