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Conflict

Two New Potential Game-Changers in Myanmar’s Crisis

Two New Potential Game-Changers in Myanmar’s Crisis The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Junta Cannot Last Long: Kachin Leader

Myanmar Junta Cannot Last Long: Kachin Leader The Irrawaddy

Thousands flee troop deployment near Chinese-run copper mine in Myanmar

More than 6,000 residents from nine villages near a Chinese-operated copper mine in northwestern Myanmar’s Sagaing region fled their homes as troops loyal to the ruling military junta entered their communities on Wednesday, locals said. The exodus occurred the same day as the United Nations Security Council called for the release of former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in its first-ever resolution on the political crisis in the country wracked by instability and violence since the military deposed her and other elected leaders in a February 2021 coup.

NUG condemns ferry explosion; Calls on junta officials to share information

FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM NUG condemns ferry explosion; Calls on junta officials to share information The National Unity Government (NUG) condemned the ferry explosion on Dec. 18 that killed five people. The NUG offered condolences to the victims and their families. It reminded people to remain vigilant as the junta tries “to instill fear and …

Myanmar Regime Troops Take Heavy Casualties in Karen State

Myanmar Regime Troops Take Heavy Casualties in Karen State The Irrawaddy

Myanmar military accuses opponents of bombing ferry boat - The Associated Press

Myanmar military accuses opponents of bombing ferry boat The Associated Press - en Español

Crime & Narcotics

Myanmar Regime Arrests Traffickers After Bodies of Rohingya Dumped

Myanmar Regime Arrests Traffickers After Bodies of Rohingya Dumped The Irrawaddy

Economy

Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund cuts ties to PTT for Myanmar junta ...

Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund cuts ties to PTT for Myanmar junta ... Mizzima News

Ethnic Issues

The Arakan Army and Tatmadaw's Tenuous Truces in Myanmar's ...

The Arakan Army and Tatmadaw's Tenuous Truces in Myanmar's ... The Jamestown Foundation

Foreign Affairs

“Statement of the National Unity Government of Myanmar on the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on the situation in Myanmar”

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, as represented by the National Unity Government, welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on the situation in Myanmar[...]

The post “Statement of the National Unity Government of Myanmar on the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on the situation in Myanmar” first appeared on Progressive Voice Myanmar.

Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council ...

Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council ... United States Mission to the United Nations

NUG urges EU and ASEAN to sanction suppliers of air fuel to ...

NUG urges EU and ASEAN to sanction suppliers of air fuel to ... Burma News International

Thailand hosts Myanmar junta figures in talks, key ASEAN nations skip

Thailand hosts Myanmar junta figures in talks, key ASEAN nations skip Reuters

Myanmar Junta Foreign Minister Meets Four Regional Counterparts at ‘Informal’ Thai Meeting

Wunna Maung Lwin, who has been shunned by ASEAN, discussed humanitarian aid and the bloc’s peace plan with foreign ministers from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Myanmar: Action needed to stop carnage, says UN expert after adoption of Security Council resolution

While noting that the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on Myanmar for the first time since a military coup nearly two years ago, Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, responded by stating that the crisis in Myanmar will worsen unless and until Member States of the UN respond with action[...]

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Security Council Demands Immediate End to Violence in Myanmar, Urges Restraint, Release of Arbitrarily Detained Prisoners, Adopting Resolution 2669 (2022)

The Security Council today called for the immediate end to all forms of violence in Myanmar and urged restraint, the de-escalation of tensions and the release of all prisoners[...]

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General News

The Role of Women in Myanmar's Evolving Security Institutions

The Role of Women in Myanmar's Evolving Security Institutions United States Institute of Peace

Healthcare

Attacks on Health Care in Myanmar (30 November - 13 December ...

Attacks on Health Care in Myanmar (30 November - 13 December ... ReliefWeb

Military

Myanmar Air Force inducts first two Su-30SME multifunctional fighters

Myanmar Air Force inducts first two Su-30SME multifunctional fighters Frontier India

Politics

SAC-M briefing paper says ICC can end Myanmar military’s impunity

SAC-M briefing paper says ICC can end Myanmar military’s impunity Khmer Times

Junta Watch: Regime Boss Ties ‘Patriotism’ to Fuel Bills as Wife Pens Ode to Air Force

Also this week, the head of the KIA delivered a scathing verdict on the regime chief, and a Russian delegation met the junta No. 2 on plans to develop nuclear energy.