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HIGHLIGHTS
Reps. Bera, Kim, Kamlager-Dove, and Huizenga Issue Joint Statement on Crisis in Burma
Source: U.S. Representative Ami Bera | Press Release “To support a peaceful and democratic future for Burma, we urge the Administration to publicly condemn the junta’s upcoming sham elections and...
East Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Burma’s Endless Crisis and America’s Limited Options
Source: East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee (119th Congress) | Press Release Burma is a failed state rapidly becoming the world center of organized crime, with more than half of its population living...
NEWS
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to visit Thailand in August
Source: Bangkok Post | By Kyodo News Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Thailand in early August, Asean sources said on Monday, in what would be his second trip to an...
ASEAN Breaks the Ice with Myanmar, But Scepticism Runs Deep
Source: The Nation | By Nongluck Ajanapanya The main tangible outcome was an agreement for an ASEAN-led humanitarian mission, but broader goals like political dialogue and reducing violence remain...
Indonesia affirms readiness to assist Myanmar peace process via ASEAN
Source: ANTARA Speaking on Sunday, Sugiono said Indonesia was ready to help "build bridges" within the framework of ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus (5PC). Read Full Story
China’s Rare Earth Rush Is Poisoning the Mekong — And Southeast Asia Is Paying the Price
Source: Mizzima | By Sun Lee For seventy million people, the Mekong River isn’t scenery. It’s dinner. It’s income. It’s the reason a village exists where it does. Read Full Story
ASEAN hopes to see progress on peace plan by Myanmar
Source: The Straits Times | By May Wong ASEAN hopes to see demonstrable progress from Myanmar on the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) peace plan, such as the release of all political detainees including...
Myanmar tells ASEAN ‘sister’ Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, envoy says
Source: Reuters | By Panu Wongcha-um The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN was told on Sunday by Myanmar's foreign minister that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was "a sister" who was in good...
Myanmar airstrikes send munitions into Thailand as foreign ministers discuss border security
Source: Democratic Voice of Myanmar | By English Editor The Tak Border Area Command Center for Thailand Myanmar Relations confirmed munitions landed in Moo 4 and Moo 9 of Mahawan subdistrict. Police...
Myanmar removes at least 15 statues of national hero Gen. Aung San nationwide
Source: Radio Free Asia | By RFA Burmese Military government reviewing “out of proportion and incorrectly shaped” statues “in accordance with the law.” Read Full Story
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OPINION PAPERS
Myanmar Junta Rotates Battalions to Sustain Offensive Near Thai Border
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center Forces under Light Infantry Division 55 (LID 55), which reportedly sustained heavy casualties during recent clashes near Hpalu and...
ARSA Militants Ambush and Abduct Chakma Civilian in Maungdaw
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla The group was ambushed by three armed ARSA militants at approximately 10:30 AM on July 17 while traveling from Aung Tha Pyay village to Baw Du Lar Market....
Analysts question progress of regime’s 100-day peace initiative
Source: Development Media Group It has yet to hold talks with the revolutionary forces actively engaged in fighting on the ground. Political observers say fighting across Myanmar continues...
TNLA’s Ta’ang State demand could reshape Myanmar’s revolution
Source: Development Media Group Military and political analysts say the TNLA entered the talks under significant Chinese pressure, but believe its demand for statehood could have a realistic chance...
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