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Opinion Papers
Four years after the 2021 coup in Myanmar, violence against civilians is still increasing
Source: ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data)
In 2024, the military was responsible for 76% of incidents targeting civilians across the country compared to 68% in 2023. This trend is not isolated to the past year:
Fact Sheet | Armed Conflict Location & Event Data
After four years of resistance, ASEAN and its member states must block Myanmar junta’s access to funds, arms and aviation fuel
Source: Justice for Myanmar
ASEAN has repeatedly awarded legitimacy to the junta, provided training to the Myanmar military as it slaughters civilians, and even allowed war criminals such as the junta’s air force and navy chiefs to chair meetings.
Press Release | Justice for Myanmar
Indonesia must reclaim its ASEAN leadership
Source: The Interpreter – Lowy Institute
Jakarta’s deft powers of shuttle diplomacy could revive a bloc that is increasingly at risk of becoming irrelevant.
Klaus Heinrich Raditio, lecturer in Chinese politics at Driyarkara School of Philosophy’s Graduate Program, Jakarta, Indonesia
Four Years After the Coup, Myanmar’s Fight for Democracy Endures
Source: Wilson Center
Lucas Myers talks about the shifting control of territory, China’s deep interests in the country, its strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region, why the US should pay closer attention, and how Myanmar’s struggle for Democracy mirrors Ukraine’s.
By Lucas Myers, Senior Associate for Southeast Asia with the Wilson Center’s Indo-Pacific Program
Four years since the military takeover in Myanmar: no justice for brutal atrocities
Source: Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar
Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar
Statement | Nicholas Koumjian
“Capturing and Controlling Towns: The Trajectory of Revolution”
Source: Burma News International – Myanmar Peace Monitor
This research paper aims to identify and analyse the causes behind the town takeovers, the significance and long-term control of the captured towns, as well as the consequences of these events and the public concerns.
By Myanmar Peace Monitor
Kidnapped: How a Young Man Escaped Forcible Conscription in Myanmar
Source: Irrawaddy
Here the young man, whose identity The Irrawaddy has decided not to disclose for security reasons, recounts his experience.
Interview | Irrawaddy
For Federal Democracy to Succeed, Myanmar’s Political Prisoners Need Justice
Source: Irrawaddy
AAPP, has been working on political prisoner issues in Myanmar for nearly 25 years. First and foremost, we demand the release of all political prisoners, including U Win Myint and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. To do so would be a step toward progress.
Bo Kyi, former political prisoner and joint secretary of the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners
As the Myanmar junta’s hold on power weakens, could the devastating war be nearing a conclusion?
Source: The Coversation (UK)
Suu Kyi remains locked up, as do countless other activists and regime opponents. There is no easy resolution in sight.
By Adam Simpson; Nicholas Farrelly
Myanmar on the brink as conflict fuels hunger
Source: World Food Programme
A staggering 15 million people are expected to face hunger in 2025, up from 13.3 million last year.
News Release | World Food Programme