Current Events Related to Myanmar

Conflict

Myanmar junta outpost seized in Kachin State

Myanmar junta outpost seized in Kachin State Mizzima News

Myanmar army's landmines at oil, gas pipelines near China 'likely to backfire' as coup rebellion grows

The Myanmar military's recent placement of landmines around oil and gas pipelines connected to southwestern China suggests the junta is hypersensitive to possible attacks on the projects amid an escalating national rebellion, experts say.The Southeast

Brazen Tyranny of The Myanmar Military

Myanmar is a country located in Southeast Asia, currently facing a military coup and resistance from the people. Since the 1 February 2021 coup[...]

Junta Enlists Indian Insurgent Groups to Fight Resistance Forces in Western Myanmar

The Chin National Front talks to The Irrawaddy about how Indian rebel militias are fighting for the Myanmar military in Chin State and Sagaing Region.

The post Junta Enlists Indian Insurgent Groups to Fight Resistance Forces in Western Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Crime & Narcotics

Illicit Drug Production Has Surged Since Myanmar’s Coup

The chaos that has enveloped the country since the military takeover has been a gift to the country's drug trafficking syndicates.

India confers police powers to Assam Rifles to fight drug menace from Myanmar

India confers police powers to Assam Rifles to fight drug menace from Myanmar Republic World

Economy

Myanmar faces economic collapse one year after military coup

Myanmar faces economic collapse one year after military coup Frontline

Foreign businesses in Myanmar in a bind

Foreign businesses in Myanmar in a bind NHK WORLD

Pullout Of Foreign Companies Jeopardizes Myanmar Economy – OpEd

Pullout Of Foreign Companies Jeopardizes Myanmar Economy – OpEd Eurasia ReviewMyanmar: Urgent Action Needed to Block Foreign Revenue Human Rights WatchOil majors TotalEnergies and Chevron withdraw from Myanmar ReutersStay or go: the dilemma for multinationals in Myanmar Financial TimesTotal and Chevron are pulling out of Myanmar CNNView Full Coverage on Google News

Woodside Petroleum to pull out of Myanmar one year on from military coup

Woodside Petroleum to pull out of Myanmar one year on from military coup The Guardian

Ethnic Issues

Myanmar Shadow Government Drops Objections to ICJ’s Rohingya Genocide Case

Assuming responsibility for the ICJ case is a means for the National Unity Government to assert its position as Myanmar's legitimate government.

Foreign Affairs

Myanmar Study Group: Final Report

Myanmar Study Group: Final Report United States Institute of Peace

“We're not done” with sanctions on Myanmar junta and its supporters, says U.S. envoy

“We're not done” with sanctions on Myanmar junta and its supporters, says U.S. envoy WTVB News

US sanctions Myanmar military-tied businesses, junta court officials

The U.S., Britain and Canada on Monday imposed new sanctions on businesses and individuals tied to the Myanmar military junta that overthrew the country’s elected civilian government a year ago, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. The U.S., Britain and Canada have already imposed several rounds of sanctions following the coup, targeting Min Aung Hlaing and members of the ruling State Administrative Council, as well as major military business conglomerates.

UK announces new sanctions against Myanmar ahead of 1-year anniversary of coup

UK joins US and Canada in coordinated action against Myanmar military regime, targeting individuals responsible for undermining democracy and rule of law[...]

Statement by President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the Coup in Burma

One year ago, the Burmese military denied the will of the people of Burma, overthrew the democratically elected government, and seized power in a coup d’etat[...]

Why Congress Must Pass the BURMA Act

One year since the military took power in Myanmar, the United States needs to increase pressure on its brutal regime.

1st anniversary of Myanmar military coup marked by strike and international concern

1st anniversary of Myanmar military coup marked by strike and international concern WVIK

Payne calls for end to Myanmar's attack on civilians, release of Sean Turnell

Payne calls for end to Myanmar's attack on civilians, release of Sean Turnell The Mandarin

General News

UN Calls on Myanmar Military to Permit Unimpeded Delivery of Humanitarian Aid

UN Calls on Myanmar Military to Permit Unimpeded Delivery of Humanitarian Aid VOA Asia

Myanmar Junta Set to Pass Draconian Cyber Security Law

Among the provisions is a ban on VPNs, which the population has used to circumvent state controls on social media networks like Facebook.

Myanmar Cybersecurity Law ‘Days’ Away as Coup Anniversary Nears

Myanmar Cybersecurity Law ‘Days’ Away as Coup Anniversary Nears VOA News

Sanctions Won’t Undo Myanmar’s Coup

But the military junta’s crackdowns and isolation just might.

Myanmar shuts shop to defy junta on coup anniversary

Myanmar shuts shop to defy junta on coup anniversary Burma News International

‘We’ll keep reporting, whatever the risk from the junta,’ say Myanmar’s journalists

To avoid arrest, the staff of the 74 Media left their home city, only to face shellfire in their border refuge. The editor describes the risks faced by his media outlet Read more in our Reporting Myanmar seriesShweeeee … Boooom. The noise of the exploding artillery shell startled me awake in the middle of a July night. Dazed, I stumbled out of bed and tried to check on the other journalists with whom I share a dormitory. As we ran outside, another shell flew overhead. It was five months after the military takeover in Myanmar and three months since we had been forced to relocate from the Kachin state capital, Myitkyina, to territory held by a group known in Myanmar as an ethnic armed organisation (EAO), fighting for self-determination for an ethnic minority state near Myanmar’s border with China. Now this territory was being bombed. We were all terrified; some of my staff were crying as they looked to me for guidance and comfort. Continue reading...

A year after Myanmar coup, growing surveillance threatens lives

A group of young men were recently stopped at a security checkpoint in Yangon and asked to hand over their mobile phones. After being questioned about social media apps on their phones, one was fined for using a virtual private network (VPN).

Military

Myanmar junta in toys-for-the-boys weaponry splurge

Myanmar junta in toys-for-the-boys weaponry splurge Asia Times

Junta brutality triggers desertions

Becoming a commissioned officer in the Tatmadaw was a dream for many young men in Myanmar. Among them, was Captain Zero (real name withheld for safety reasons), an army officer who was once stationed in Magway, which lies northwest of Nay Pyi Taw.

Burmese Junta Extends State of Emergency on First Anniversary of Military Coup

Burmese Junta Extends State of Emergency on First Anniversary of Military Coup Democracy Now!

Politics

European Karen Reject UN Special Envoy Power Sharing Proposal

The European Karen Network, representing thousands of Karen people in Europe forced to flee their homeland because of repression and attacks by the Burmese military, rejects any talk of power sharing with the Burmese military[...]