News Features on Burma & Burmese issues
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 10 PerspectiveBy MoeMaKa, January 11, 2025 Online Scam Operations at the Thai Border and China’s Influence In late 2023, online scam operations in northern Shan State intensified to alarming levels. In this context, three armed…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 9 PerspectiveMoeMaKa, January 10, 2025 Airstrikes Result in Significant Civilian Casualties On January 8, the military junta conducted an airstrike on Kyauk Nimaung village in Ramree Township, Rakhine State, resulting in reports of at least…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 8 PerspectiveMoemaka, January 9, 2025 KIA Captures Mansi Town; Junta’s Northern Strategic Routes in Jeopardy In recent intense battles in Kachin State’s eastern towns of Mansi and Bhamo, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) launched a…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 7 HighlightsMizzima, January 8, 2025 EU and Nine Nations Issue Statement on Myanmar’s Crisis On January 7, the European Union, together with nine countries—the United States, Norway, South Korea, Timor-Leste, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, New Zealand,…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 6 MoeMaKa, January 7, 2025 Myanmar Faces Severe Electricity Shortages Myanmar is experiencing its worst electricity shortage in over a decade, affecting Yangon, the country’s most populous and economically significant city. Industries such as garment factories,…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 5 PerspectiveMoe Ma Ka, January 6, 2025 Amnesty Used as a Political Tool On January 4, Independence Day, as in previous years, the military council announced an amnesty for prisoners as part of the…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 4 PerspectiveMoemaka, January 5, 2025 Diverging Views Between Domestic and Overseas Myanmars’ Perspectives In recent days, discussions have emerged in the media about the “seven-point agreement” from Ngwe Saung gathering proposed in the latest negotiations.…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 3: A PerspectiveMoeMaKa, January 4, 2025 New Year Transition and Independence Day As the calendar year comes to an end and a new year begins, January 4 marks the 77th anniversary of Myanmar’s Independence Day.…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 2 PerspectiveMoeMaKa, January 3, 2025 Key Takeaways from the Cybersecurity Law and Ngu Hsaung Talks Cybersecurity Law Signed into Effect on New Year’s Day On January 1, the military council enacted the Cybersecurity Law. Its…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 1st SceneMoeMaKa, January 2, 2025 Myanmar and the World Begin the New Year Amid Attacks and Violence The year 2025 has begun with conflicts and violent attacks worldwide. From airstrikes and heavy military offensives to…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 31: A Glimpse MoeMaKa, January 1, 2025 Myanmar’s Prospects and Challenges in 2025 As 2024 draws to a close, questions about what lies ahead for Myanmar in 2025 are on everyone’s minds. Will the flames…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 30 OverviewMoeMaKa, December 31, 2024 Reflections at the End of 2024 As the Gregorian calendar year 2024 comes to an end and we prepare to transition into 2025, it invites reflection. What experiences and events…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 29 OverviewMoemaka, December 30, 2024 Events of 2024 (Part 3) Even in regions not designated as ethnic states, such as Ayeyarwady, Tanintharyi, and Bago, extensive armed conflicts have occurred. Significant clashes were recorded in areas…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 28th, 2024 MoeMaKa, December 29, 2024 Events of the Year 2024 (2) Starting from January 2024, intense battles occurred in the city of Siahsai and its surrounding areas, forcing local residents from tens of thousands…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 27 SceneMoeMaKa, December 28, 2024 Review of Key Events in 2024 (Part 1) The events of February 1, 2021, marked the beginning of a deep descent into crisis for Myanmar. From that day forward, the…
