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Opinion Papers
Myanmar’s quake exposes the junta’s most inhumane weapon: Silence
Source: The Jakarta Post | By Yuyun Wahyuningrum
In the face of such immense devastation, one would expect a coordinated, compassionate humanitarian response. Yet, the Myanmar military junta has turned this natural disaster into another front in its campaign of repression.
Military’s earthquake response: a crime against humanity?
Source: Human Rights Myanmar | Statement
Emerging evidence reveals a recurring pattern of the military obstructing vital humanitarian aid and instrumentalising the disaster.
Earthquake victims amidst the conflict: A ceasefire paradox – Issue 167
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor | Weekly News Reviews
This week, the Bi-Weekly News Review by Burma News International (BNI) and Myanmar Peace Monitor (MPM) highlights the conditions of earthquake-affected people in Myanmar, the challenges in obtaining emergency assistance
Malaysia and its concerns about the Myanmar crisis
Source: Mizzima | Interview
The primary issue is that in the ASEAN, we have a culture of non-interference. Some of the ASEAN country members, I don’t want to name them, but you probably know who, are a bit sympathetic towards the junta
Missing in Action: Myanmar’s military fails to help their country’s quake victims
Source: Mizzima | Commentary
Dr. Bill Hayton of Chatham House suggests that the military’s historical behaviour indicates a tendency to focus on internal security and control, even in the face of national disasters – as seen before in the wake of Cyclone Nargis and Cyclone Mocha.
Slippery ground of Rohingya repatriation
Source: The Financial Express | By Syed Fattahul Alim
The question arises because the military junta is currently in no position to rehabilitate the repatriated Rohingya members keeping the Arakan Army (AA) out of the picture.
Global Response to Myanmar Earthquake Shines Light on Strategic Rivalries
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Bertil Lintner
Teams of relief workers from Russia and China, the junta’s closest allies, were—not surprisingly—the first international rescuers to arrive in Myanmar after the earthquake
Dispatch of Self-Defense Forces aircraft in Response to the Earthquake Damage in Myanmar
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan | Press Release
The Government of Japan intends to continue to provide as much humanitarian assistance as possible including medical needs that directly benefits the people of Myanmar
BIMSTEC LEGITIMIZES MYANMAR MILITARY COUNCIL: General Min Aung Hlaing in Thailand
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai WANSAI
Why the Thai PM has committed such a political blunder given Min Aung Hlaing’s notorious characteristics due to its crimes against humanity and war crimes
Junta Airstrikes Must Be Stopped
Source: Progress Voice Myanmar | Weekly Highlight
Unceasing in its brutality, the Myanmar military junta continues to conduct widespread and systematic airstrikes on the Myanmar people with unrelenting intensity