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Irreparable Environmental Damage from Resource Exploitation Amid War

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 4 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on May 5, 2025: Irreparable Environmental Damage from Resource Exploitation Amid War Over the past few years, Myanmar has transitioned from resistance defense to full-fledged armed offensives against the military…

World Press Freedom Day and the State of Myanmar’s Media

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 3 Overview” MoeMaKa, May 3, 2025 World Press Freedom Day and the State of Myanmar’s Media May 3 is internationally observed as World Press Freedom Day, as designated by UNESCO. It is marked in countries…

Global Power Struggles and the Face of Modern Colonialism

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – May 2 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on May 3, 2025*: Global Power Struggles and the Face of Modern Colonialism On April 28 and 29, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and Myanmar’s military junta held talks…

Conflicts of Interest and Frictions Among Ethnic Armed Groups

Conflicts of Interest and Frictions Among Ethnic Armed Groups Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 30 OverviewMoeMaKa, May 1, 2025 Conflicting interests and tensions between ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) existed even before the February 2021 military coup. However, since the coup,…

The Grim Cycle of Human Rights Violations

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 29 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on April 30, 2025: The Grim Cycle of Human Rights Violations In Myanmar, civilians continue to be killed under accusations such as being terrorist supporters, informants, traitors, or simply having…

After the Return of Lashio: Mounting Pressure on TNLA

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 28 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on April 29, 2025: After the Return of Lashio: Mounting Pressure on TNLA Following the MNDAA’s ceasefire agreement with the junta in January and their handover of Lashio in April,…

From Territory Loss to Counteroffensive: Junta’s Rebound and the Resistance’s Need for Unity

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 27 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on April 28, 2025: From Territory Loss to Counteroffensive: Junta’s Rebound and the Resistance’s Need for Unity After the formation of the National Unity Government (NUG) in April 2021, the…

Kokang Forces Speak Out on Lashio Withdrawal for the First Time; Life Among the Earthquake Ruins

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 26 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on April 27, 2025: Kokang Forces Speak Out on Lashio Withdrawal for the First Time; Life Among the Earthquake Ruins The MNDAA (Kokang Army) has publicly commented for the first…

One Month After the Earthquake: Myanmar’s Ongoing Struggles

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 25 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on April 26, 2025: One Month After the Earthquake: Myanmar’s Ongoing Struggles It has been nearly a full month since the March 28 earthquake—a 7.7 magnitude quake, followed shortly after…

Myanmar’s Earthquake and the Politics of Disaster

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 24 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on April 25, 2025: Myanmar’s Earthquake and the Politics of Disaster As the armed conflict in Myanmar enters its fourth year with no end in sight, the powerful 7.7 magnitude…

U.S. Calls on Myanmar Junta to Immediately Cease Violence; A Turning Point for the Resistance Movement

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 23 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on April 24, 2025: U.S. Calls on Myanmar Junta to Immediately Cease Violence; A Turning Point for the Resistance Movement At a recent meeting between the United States and ASEAN…

Myanmar Military Reenters Lashio in Full Force

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 22 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on April 23, 2025*: Myanmar Military Reenters Lashio in Full Force In recent days, news surrounding the handover of Lashio, the junta’s reassertion of control, and China’s role in brokering…

Reorganization and Consolidation Needed Amid Shifts in NUG/MOD-aligned Battalions

Reorganization and Consolidation Needed Amid Shifts in NUG/MOD-aligned Battalions Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 21 OverviewMoeMaKa, April 22, 2025 In recent weeks and months, several battalions under the National Unity Government’s Ministry of Defense (NUG/MOD) have reportedly resigned, surrendered arms,…

🔁 Lashio Handover and China’s Role

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 20 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on April 21, 2025: 🔁 Lashio Handover and China’s Role The recent transfer of control of Lashio back to Myanmar’s military junta appears to be the result of a January…

✈️ Airstrikes Dominate the Daily Headlines

“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – April 19 Overview”, published by MoeMaKa on April 20, 2025: ✈️ Airstrikes Dominate the Daily Headlines The top headlines in Myanmar’s news every day are increasingly centered on one tragic theme: how many civilians died due…