Author: Maung Yit

Maung Lu Hmwe — A Family Story from the Revolution

Maung Lu Hmwe — A Family Story from the Revolution MoeMaKa, January 19, 2026 Maung Lu Hmwe once made his way to a displacement camp in a remote area where transportation was extremely difficult. Although people close to him had…

Maung Lu Hmwe — Seeds of Morality

Maung Lu Hmwe — Seeds of Morality MoeMaKa, September 29, 2026 Whenever Maung Lu Hmwe visits a displacement camp deep in the forest, there are always things that weigh heavily on the heart—and things that make us laugh. When I…

A Little Happiness, A Lot of Suffering

A Little Happiness, A Lot of Suffering Maung Lu Hmwe I want to begin this piece by expressing my gratitude. First of all, I would like to thank Saya Maung Yit, Saya Khin Lun and everyone at MoeMaKa for creating…

The Right to Speak About Our Union in Ethnic Languages (2) — Conclusion

The Right to Speak About Our Union in Ethnic Languages (2) — Conclusion Maung Yit (MoeMaKa) September 16, 2026 And so, just as Radio NUG had its sunrise, eventually its sunset came as well. Public servants—or CDM civil servants—who remained…

Are the Revolutionary Armed Forces United in Purpose and Interest?

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 21 Highlights(Moemaka, August 22, 2025) Are the Revolutionary Armed Forces United in Purpose and Interest? As revolutionary armed groups continue to fight against the military junta, the question has emerged—especially after the second phase of…

UWSA’s Declaration to Three Northern Ethnic Armed Groups – What Could It Mean?

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 20 Perspective (Moemaka, August 21, 2025) UWSA’s Declaration to Three Northern Ethnic Armed Groups – What Could It Mean? On August 20, the United Wa State Army (UWSA) officially informed three ethnic armed groups active…

Military Announces Recapture of Demoso as Election-Linked Offensive Expands

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 19 Perspective (Moemaka, August 20, 2025) Military Announces Recapture of Demoso as Election-Linked Offensive Expands The military junta announced on August 19 that its troops had successfully recaptured the town of Demoso in Karenni (Kayah)…

Military Announces Start Date of Staggered General Elections

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 18 Perspective Moemaka, August 19, 2025 Military Announces Start Date of Staggered General Elections The military regime has officially announced the date for the first phase of the staggered general elections, scheduled to begin on…

Airstrikes and the Military Commission’s Military Strategy

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 17 Perspective Moemaka, August 18, 2025 Airstrikes and the Military Commission’s Military Strategy Airstrikes and bombing incidents are now so frequent in Myanmar that they are no longer considered “breaking news.” However, when attacks target…

Airstrikes Used by the Military as Pressure to Force Territorial Concessions and Ceasefires

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 16 Perspective Moemaka, August 17, 2025 Airstrikes Used by the Military as Pressure to Force Territorial Concessions and Ceasefires While international campaigns are underway urging the cutoff of jet fuel supplies to the Myanmar military…

Meeting Between MNDAA and Lashio Military Command Marks One Year Since China’s Backing of the Junta

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 15 Perspective Moemaka, August 16, 2025 Meeting Between MNDAA and Lashio Military Command Marks One Year Since China’s Backing of the Junta It has now been over a year since the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance…

Changing Dynamics in Myanmar Ahead of the Upcoming Election

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 14 Perspective Moemaka, August 15, 2025 Changing Dynamics in Myanmar Ahead of the Upcoming Election Roughly six months ahead of the military-planned election, scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026, Myanmar is witnessing shifting dynamics…

Commodity Prices Under the Shadow of Black Market Days, Blockades, Taxes, and Extortion

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 13 PerspectiveMoeMaKa, August 14, 2025 Commodity Prices Under the Shadow of Black Market Days, Blockades, Taxes, and Extortion Many middle-aged people will remember the black market era that lasted from the 1970s up until around…

The Cycle of Hate, War, War Crimes & Genocide

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 12 OverviewBy MoeMaKa, August 13, 2025 The Cycle of Hate, War, War Crimes & Genocide Myanmar has experienced internal conflict for nearly eight decades. During this time, some regions have never seen a ceasefire, while…

News of KIA–Military Dialogue Offer Sparks Debate

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – August 11 SceneMoeMaKa, August 12, 2025 News of KIA–Military Dialogue Offer Sparks Debate On August 11, BBC Burmese published a report titled “If the military genuinely wants peace talks, it should come to Myitkyina.” The core…