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Opinion Papers
Civilians Squeezed From Every Side: Detention, Displacement and the Rising Cost of Survival
Source: Human Rights Foundation of Monland | Commentary
HURFOM’s news from July 20 to 25 shows that civilian safety is being attacked from many directions
Htet Myat Aung and seven activists sentenced to 37 years over anti-regime protests
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
A regime-controlled court in Mandalay has sentenced prominent student leader Htet Myat Aung and seven other pro-democracy activists to 37 years in prison following their involvement in anti-election demonstrations.
Myanmar junta’s dialogue invitation fails to show genuine political will, says Chinland Council Secretary
Source: Mizzima
A statement issued after the CC’s third council meeting of its second term, held from 23 to 25 July, said that if the junta genuinely seeks a political solution, it must first take four initial actions
Arakan Army renames Minbya and Pauktaw towns with historical names
Source: Mizzima
A Minbya resident said the Arakan Army (AA) “fired a seven-gun salute when erecting the new town sign. Since ‘Anjanapura’ is an ancient historical name, locals view this as reclaiming our region’s historical heritage.”
Anyar bears disproportionate toll as Myanmar military mass killings claim over 450 lives
Source: Mizzima
The toll has mounted since March, when the military reshuffled its command structure and installed General Ye Win Oo as commander-in-chief