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Myanmar’s Civil Disobedience Movement, From the Inside
By Sebastian Strangio
“Everyone just reached a point where they couldn’t bear to work under the military anymore.”
Myanmar Topped World For Landmine Casualties in 2023, Monitor Says
By Sebastian Strangio
As its military fortunes slide, the Myanmar army has ramped up its use of antipersonnel mines.
China, Myanmar to Establish Joint Security Company, Reports Say
By Sebastian Strangio
As the military junta loses ground, Beijing's concern about the fate of Chinese assets and personnel inside the country is growing.
Myanmar’s Braveheart Journalists Persist Amid Immense Pressure
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Scores of journalists have been arrested, and some even killed by the military junta. Others have had narrow escapes.
Three Years of Atrocities in Myanmar’s Chin State
By Salai Za Uk
The need for stronger international action against the country’s military junta has never been greater.
Famine Imminent in Myanmar’s Rakhine State as Economy Collapses, UN Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The UNDP is warning of an "unprecedented disaster" for the people of Rakhine, as fighting between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military drags on.
Rohingya Community Is Divided Over Arakan Army’s Plan for ‘Inclusive Administration’
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Rohingya interviewees in Rakhine State can be broadly categorized into three groups – those who welcome the AA's policies, those who feel compelled to do so, and those who could be hostile.
Massacres of Civilians Are Becoming a Tragic Norm in Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
The military has reportedly killed another 25 people, including women and children, in retaliation for resistance gains in Sagaing Region.
GPS Jamming in Myanmar
By Sribala Subramanian
Drone warfare in the country has become a potential nuisance for airline pilots.
Military-Ruled Myanmar Falls to Bottom of Internet Freedom Ranking
By Sebastian Strangio
According to the latest Freedom on the Net report, the nation's digital space is now as constrained as China's.
Myanmar Junta Chief to Visit China This Month, Report Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
While not yet confirmed, the state visit would mark a significant shift in China's approach to the conflict in Myanmar.
ASEAN Again Urges End to Myanmar Conflict, but Struggles For Way Forward
By Sebastian Strangio
A wide gap continues to separate the bloc's Five-Point Consensus peace plan with the aims and perceptions of Myanmar's primary belligerents.