Category: Features

News Features on Burma & Burmese issues

International Women’s Day and Sexual Violence Against Women

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from March 8 (MoeMaKa), March 9, 2026 International Women’s Day and Sexual Violence Against Women March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day on which awareness-raising and advocacy events related to women’s rights are held. In…

The National Unity Government and Accountability to the People

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from March 7 (MoeMaKa), March 8, 2026 The National Unity Government and Accountability to the People In recent months, a series of reports have emerged concerning accountability and responsibility in relation to the National Unity Government…

How should we politically position ourselves in the Israel/U.S.–Iran war?

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from March 6 (MoeMaKa), March 7, 2026 How should we politically position ourselves in the Israel/U.S.–Iran war? In recent months, the United States accused the President of Venezuela of involvement in drug trafficking into the U.S.,…

Junta Preparing to Launch IMEI Registration System Requiring Mobile Handset Registration

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from March 5 (MoeMaKa), March 6, 2026 Junta Preparing to Launch IMEI Registration System Requiring Mobile Handset Registration After tightening the registration system for mobile SIM cards used in Myanmar several years ago, the military junta…

The military regime has begun reshuffling key positions.

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from March 5 (MoeMaKa), March 4, 2026 The military regime has begun reshuffling key positions. Ahead of the convening of parliament in just over a week, junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has started making changes within…

The Israel + United States–Iran War Shockwaves Have Reached Myanmar

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from March 3 (MoeMaKa), March 4, 2026 The Israel + United States–Iran War Shockwaves Have Reached Myanmar On February 28, Israel and the United States launched airstrikes against Iran. As a result, oil production facilities and…

On March 2—when the full moon day of Tabaung, regarded by Buddhists as a sacred day, coincided with Peasants’ Day (marking the 1962 military coup)

  Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from March 2 (MoeMaKa), March 3, 2026 On March 2—when the full moon day of Tabaung, regarded by Buddhists as a sacred day, coincided with Peasants’ Day (marking the 1962 military coup) On March 2—when…

More than 20 people were killed in an airstrike on a village in Mindon Township; the Kokang armed group has released 200 prisoners of war.

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from March 1 (MoeMaKa), March 2, 2026 More than 20 people were killed in an airstrike on a village in Mindon Township; the Kokang armed group has released 200 prisoners of war. On the morning…

Israel and the United States Launch Massive Airstrikes on Iran; Potential Implications for Myanmar

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from February 27 (MoeMaKa), March 1, 2026 Israel and the United States Launch Massive Airstrikes on Iran; Potential Implications for Myanmar Eight months after last June’s war—during which the United States used powerful bunker-buster bombs…

Follow-up Arrests by the NUG After Bo Nagar’s Surrender

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from February 27 MoeMaKa), February 28, 2026 Follow-up Arrests by the NUG After Bo Nagar’s Surrender After Bo Nagar, the leader of the BNRA (a local defense force based in Pale Township, Sagaing Region), surrendered to…

How Can the Disputes Between TNLA and MNDAA Be Resolved?

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from February 26 MoeMaKa), February 27, 2026 How Can the Disputes Between TNLA and MNDAA Be Resolved? The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) are both ethnic armed organizations…

Myanmar will purchase soybean meal from the United States.

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from February 25 MoeMaKa), February 26, 2026 Myanmar will purchase soybean meal from the United States. Myanmar Agribusiness Public Corporation Limited (MAPCO) has signed an agreement with the U.S. Soybean Export Council, the organization responsible for…

The Coup Military Seeking Advantage Through Relentless Airstrikes

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from February 24 MoeMaKa), February 25, 2026 The Coup Military Seeking Advantage Through Relentless Airstrikes Since 2024 and 2025, the frequency of airstrikes has increased to roughly two to three times compared to the early coup…

Is this a time when the Myanmar Spring will face increasing internal and external conflicts?

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from February 22 MoeMaKa), February 23, 2026 Is this a time when the Myanmar Spring will face increasing internal and external conflicts? At present, many are asking whether the political and military landscape has entered a…

Trending Topics on Social Media vs. Realities on the Ground

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – Scenes from February 22 MoeMaKa), February 23, 2026 Trending Topics on Social Media vs. Realities on the Ground In recent weeks, there have been two major topics drawing particular attention among Myanmar social media users, especially Facebook…