The Illusion of Transition: Myanmar’s Military and Its Sham Election
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Myanmar’s military regime is preparing to form what it calls a transitional “new government” in the coming months following its recently completed elections. Yet...
Gateway or Gamble? Myanmar’s Uncertain Role in China’s Indian Ocean Ambitions
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During the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations, Vice Senior General Soe Win, deputy chair of Myanmar’s State Administration Council, reaffirmed a long-standing geopolitical vision:...
Children of Displaced Families Among 10 Injured in Ywangan Crash
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At least 10 child Buddhist nuns were injured when their vehicle overturned on the Ywangan–Mandalay Road near Sakhangyi Village in Ywangan Township on February...
UWSA Linked to Quartz Mining Operation in Northern Shan State
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Residents in Tangyan Township, northern Shan State, allege that the United Wa State Army (UWSA) is collaborating with Chinese mining investors to extract quartz...
Unidentified Armed Group Kidnaps Young Woman in Lashio
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An unidentified armed group abducted a 23-year-old woman from a grocery store in Lashio, northern Shan State, on February 24, in the latest incident...
Night Raids and Street Detentions Surge in Taunggyi Under Conscription Drive
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Residents in Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, report a surge in unannounced guest-list inspections and nighttime arrests as regime administrative departments and joint...
“Young Tigers” Book Launch Held in Chiang Mai
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A book launch for Young Tigers: Chao Tzang Yawnghwe and the Shan Rebellion in Myanmar was held this afternoon (February 24) at the Regional...
Clashes in Mawkmai Displace 1,000; Return Still Unsafe
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More than 1,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) from the Kadugyi (Konglong) area of Mawkmai Township, southern Shan State, remain unable to return home despite...
Silenced by Guns: A Woman’s Hidden Suffering
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“They gave us 20 lakh MMK (USD 510) as ‘compensation’ and told us to settle the case. They warned us not to let the...
Border Raids and Moving Targets: How Scam Networks Thrive in the Golden Triangle
“When there are raids in Tachileik, they cross over to the Lao side. When there are raids in Laos, they come back here.” Nang Tip*,...
