Tag: Conflict Zones
Gateway or Gamble? Myanmar’s Uncertain Role in China’s Indian Ocean Ambitions
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:...
Silenced by Guns: A Woman’s Hidden Suffering
“They gave us 20 lakh MMK (USD 510) as ‘compensation’ and told us to settle the case. They warned us not to let the...
Online Scam Syndicates Flourish in Shan State Under Armed Group Protection
A growing network of online scam operations is spreading across the forested regions of southern Shan State, particularly in Laihka, Mong Kung, and Kyethi...
Lashio in Limbo: Residents Trapped Between Military Rule, Chinese Influence
“Whether it’s the military council or the Kokang army, the people just want fairness. We have no power to choose who should rule us,...
Healthcare Neglected in Shan State Highlands
Ethnic minorities living in the Shan State highlands still do not receive adequate healthcare because they live in remote areas without proper transport links...
