Month: July 2024

Armed Conflict, Over-Exploitation of Resources, and Drugs

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 24 ScenesMoeMaKa, May 25, 2024 Armed Conflict, Over-Exploitation of Resources, and Drugs The term “armed conflict” refers to war, armed attacks, ambushes, bombings, and territorial occupation. Within a few months of Myanmar’s independence, a political…

KIA Captures Infantry Battalion 321 in Waingmaw, Kachin State; Bridge Connecting Mon, Karen, and Tanintharyi Blown Up

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 23 ScenesMoeMaKa, May 24, 2024 KIA Captures Infantry Battalion 321 in Waingmaw, Kachin State; Bridge Connecting Mon, Karen, and Tanintharyi Blown Up It was reported that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) recently captured Light Infantry…

Rohingya and Arakan Army in Buthidaung Township, Rakhine State

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 22 ScenesMoeMaKa, May 23, 2024 Rohingya and Arakan Army in Buthidaung Township, Rakhine State The National Unity Government (NUG) issued a statement urging the protection of civilians during recent battles and operations in Rakhine State,…

International Attention on Rakhine State

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 20 ScenesMoeMaKa, May 21, 2024 International Attention on Rakhine State Rakhine State in Myanmar is facing unique challenges compared to other regions experiencing armed conflicts. For decades, ethnic and religious tensions have existed between the…

Fierce Fighting Continues in Kachin State

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 19 ScenesMoeMaKa, May 20, 2024 Fierce Fighting Continues in Kachin State The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) began its offensives in March, just weeks after the 3 Northern Brotherhood Alliance signed a ceasefire agreement in Kunming,…

The Rakhine State Conflict and the Potential for Complications: Outcomes of the Haigen Dialogue in Yunnan Province

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 18 ScenesMoeMaKa, May 19, 2024 The Rakhine State Conflict and the Potential for Complications: Outcomes of the Haigen Dialogue in Yunnan Province In Rakhine State, the Arakan Army (AA) has launched multiple offensives, capturing several…

How will governance and public services emerge from the liberated territories?

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 16 Scenes MoeMaKa, May 17, 2024 How will governance and public services emerge from the liberated territories? Recently, TNLA announced actions against employees who did not join the CDM and worked for the military council…

Over 3 Million Refugees Fleeing War Need Help

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 15 Scenes MoeMaKa, May 16, 2024 Over 3 Million Refugees Fleeing War Need Help The United Nations recently reported over 3 million people displaced by armed conflict following Myanmar’s military coup. Some return to villages…

Deaths due to Weapons, Food Shortages of Displaced Persons, and the Sea of Troubles Faced by People  Across the Country

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 14 ScenesMoeMaKa, May 15, 2024 Deaths due to Weapons, Food Shortages of Displaced Persons, and the Sea of Troubles Faced by People  Across the Country When reading the daily news, one regularly sees reports on…

Current and Future Border Trade Situation in Myanmar

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 08 ScenesMoeMaKa, May 09, 2024 Current and Future Border Trade Situation in Myanmar Myanmar has 13 border trade stations, with the main ones being Muse, Tachileik, Myawaddy, Kawthaung, Maungdaw, Kanyinchaung, and Tamu. Among these, the…