by Admin | Jul 8, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy Having secured Beijing’s support for reinstating its place at the United Nations, the junta has renewed demands for the UN to swiftly approve its chosen envoy to replace current ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun. Read Full Story
by Admin | Jul 8, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: The Interpreter | By Mon Zin Realpolitik will decide Myanmar’s fate – democratic advocates must speak to interests, not ideals, to gain international support. Read Full Story
by Admin | Jul 7, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: Bangkok Post | By Post Reporters Chiang Mai: Communities along the Kok River in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai on Monday called on the Chinese government to address heavy metal contamination they say is caused by Chinese-owned mining operations in Myanmar. Read...
by Admin | Jul 7, 2026 | Daily News
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Ah Htoi In the shadow of mountains rising above Pangwa—Kachin State’s rare earth mining hub—the promise of immense wealth for investors has become a daily struggle for survival for Myanmar’s conflict-displaced women. Read Full...
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Nation A protest leader said heavy-metal contamination from mines backed by Chinese investment groups in Myanmar had caused toxic substances to flow into the Kok, Sai, Ruak and Mekong rivers. Read Full Story
