Category: Features

News Features on Burma & Burmese issues

Casino and Online Scam Gangs at the Thailand-Myanmar Border and Pressure from China

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 16 ViewpointMoeMaKa, January 17, 2025 Casino and Online Scam Gangs at the Thailand-Myanmar Border and Pressure from China Buildings along the Moei River, near the northern and southern areas of Myawaddy, at the Thailand-Myanmar border,…

Military Situation in Sagaing Region as NUG Prepares to Establish Offices

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 15 OverviewMoemaka, January 16, 2025 Military Situation in Sagaing Region as NUG Prepares to Establish Offices Recent reports in the media indicate that some ministries of the National Unity Government (NUG) plan to establish offices…

Escalating Conflicts and Humanitarian Needs in 2025

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 14 PerspectiveMoeMaKa, January 15, 2025 Escalating Conflicts and Humanitarian Needs in 2025 In 2025, Myanmar is likely to face an increase in widespread conflicts and a surge in displaced civilians requiring urgent assistance. During the…

Could the War Reach Ayeyarwady, Bago, and Magway Regions Bordering Rakhine State?

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 13 OverviewMoeMaKa, January 14, 2025 Could the War Reach Ayeyarwady, Bago, and Magway Regions Bordering Rakhine State? In recent months, the Arakan Army (AA) has expanded its control in southern Rakhine State, including Gwa Township,…

Renewed Tensions Between TNLA and the Military Council Forces

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 12 OverviewBy MoeMaKa, January 13, 2025 Renewed Tensions Between TNLA and the Military Council Forces Approximately five months after the second phase of Operation 1027 began in late June last year, on November 25, the…

The Strengths and Weaknesses of Nationalism

Myanmar Spring Chronicles – January 11 Scene MoeMaKa, January 12, 2025 The Strengths and Weaknesses of Nationalism In Myanmar, a country composed of numerous ethnic groups, ethnic and federal issues have emerged as even more significant political matters than democracy,…

Online Scam Operations at the Thai Border and China’s Influence

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…

Airstrikes Result in Significant Civilian Casualties

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…

KIA Captures Mansi Town; Junta’s Northern Strategic Routes in Jeopardy

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…

EU and Nine Nations Issue Statement on Myanmar’s Crisis

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 Faces Severe Electricity Shortages

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,…

Amnesty Used as a Political Tool

  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…

Diverging Views Between Domestic and Overseas Myanmars’ Perspectives

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.…

New Year Transition and Independence Day

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.…

Key Takeaways from the Cybersecurity Law and Ngu Hsaung Talks

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…