Category: Features

News Features on Burma & Burmese issues

Assessing the Potential Impact of the UN Annual Conference on Myanmar

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 24 Published by MoeMaKa on September 25, 2023 Assessing the Potential Impact of the UN Annual Conference on Myanmar Amidst the United Nations’ annual conference, keen attention turns towards the statements by the UN Secretary-General, ASEAN…

Everyday Struggles: Civilians Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Violence

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 22 Published by MoeMaKa on September 23, 2023 Everyday Struggles: Civilians Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Violence In the wake of the military coup, Myanmar has regrettably witnessed a relentless surge in civilian casualties. For many people,…

United Nations Reaffirms U Kyaw Moe Tun as UN Ambassador to Myanmar; U.S. Announces $74 Million Aid for Rohingya Refugees

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 21 Published by MoeMaKa on September 22, 2023 United Nations Reaffirms U Kyaw Moe Tun as UN Ambassador to Myanmar; U.S. Announces $74 Million Aid for Rohingya Refugees In a noteworthy development, the United Nations Credential…

The Sinking of Hkamti-Monywa Flat Ship Raises Concerns of Tribalism

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 20 Published by MoeMaKa on September 21, 2023 The Sinking of Hkamti-Monywa Flat Ship Raises Concerns of Tribalism On the afternoon of September 19, a tragic incident unfolded along the Chindwin River, where approximately 100 civilians…

Rising Concerns Over Corruption Among High-Ranking Military Council Generals

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 19 Published by MoeMaKa on September 20, 2023 Rising Concerns Over Corruption Among High-Ranking Military Council Generals In recent weeks, reports of high-ranking military council leaders facing corruption allegations have stirred the public, and it appears…

Sagaing Grapples with Escalating Violence as Myanmar Becomes a Hub for “Zhà Piàn” Online Scammers

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 18 Published by MoeMaKa on September 19, 2023 Sagaing Grapples with Escalating Violence as Myanmar Becomes a Hub for “Zhà Piàn” Online Scammers In the mid-2000s, the administrative capital of Sagaing Division was relocated to Monywa,…

Rising Military Operations in Karen and Mon States; Remembering the One-Year Anniversary of the Let Yet Kone Air Raid That Claimed 7 Young Lives

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 17Published by MoeMaKa on September 18, 2023 Rising Military Operations in Karen and Mon States; Remembering the One-Year Anniversary of the Let Yet Kone Air Raid That Claimed 7 Young Lives Recently, military columns under…

Navigating the Difficulties Faced by the People of Myanmar

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 16Published by MoeMaKa on September 17, 2023 Navigating the Difficulties Faced by the People of Myanmar In the wake of the military coup, a significant portion of Myanmar’s population, including politicians, activists, prominent civil society…

Escalation of Ethnic Armed Conflicts in Myanmar’s Border Regions

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 15Published by MoeMaKa on September 16, 2023 Escalation of Ethnic Armed Conflicts in Myanmar’s Border Regions In recent times, there has been a noticeable surge in the frequency of attacks and takeovers of military council…

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Health Concerns and Arrests of Military Leaders on Economic Charges

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 14, 2023 Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Health Concerns and Arrests of Military Leaders on Economic Charges Reports concerning the health of 78-year-old National League for Democracy (NLD) Chairperson, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, have…

Unveiling the Unseen: Recent Developments in Myanmar’s Tanintharyi Region

Unveiling the Unseen: Recent Developments in Myanmar’s Tanintharyi Region Published by MoeMaKa, September 14, 2023 The Tanintharyi Region in southern Myanmar has recently witnessed a surge in battles and political activities that have caught the attention of the nation. While…

“The Complex Dynamics of Myanmar’s Armed Groups: A Franchise-like Structure”

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 12 Scenes MoeMaKa, September 13, 2023 “The Complex Dynamics of Myanmar’s Armed Groups: A Franchise-like Structure” A recent news report sheds light on a concerning development within the National Special Force, a People’s Defense Force…

Myanmar’s Daily Struggles Amid Rising Rice and Oil Prices: Balancing Armed Revolution and Economic Pressure

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 11 Scenes MoeMaKa, September 12, 2023 Myanmar’s Daily Struggles Amid Rising Rice and Oil Prices: Balancing Armed Revolution and Economic Pressure In the relentless pursuit of toppling the military junta, powerful foreign nations have adopted…

Rise of Online Fraud Businesses in Lawless Regions and Aerial Attacks on Schools in Hpapun

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – September 10 Scenes Published by MoeMaKa on September 11, 2023 Rise of Online Fraud Businesses in Lawless Regions and Aerial Attacks on Schools in Hpapun In the not-so-distant past, terms like internet scams, financial fraud, bank…