Category: Features

News Features on Burma & Burmese issues

Myanmar and the World Begin the New Year Amid Attacks and Violence

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’s Prospects and Challenges in 2025

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…

Reflections at the End of 2024

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…

Events of 2024 (Part 3)

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…

Events of the Year 2024 (2)

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…

Review of Key Events in 2024 (Part 1)

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…

Peak Period of Crime Incidents

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 26 ObservationsMoeMaKa, December 27, 2024 Peak Period of Crime Incidents Since the coup, the absence of the rule of law has escalated significantly, especially in the months following the military takeover. Even before, Myanmar’s legal…

Killings and the Honor of the Revolution

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 25th SceneMoeMaKa, December 26, 2024 Killings and the Honor of the Revolution Recently, a social media controversy has erupted over a promotional video featuring Phyu Phyu Htwe, sparking calls for her to be eliminated. Former…

The Lives of War Refugees During the Christmas Season

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 24 PerspectiveMoemaka, December 25, 2024 The Lives of War Refugees During the Christmas Season For Christians, Christmas is the most cherished time of the year, marked by family reunions and prayer gatherings. However, for Christians…

Southern King Can’t Save the Northern King: The Plight of War Refugees

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 23 ViewpointMoeMaKa, December 24, 2024 Southern King Can’t Save the Northern King: The Plight of War Refugees According to a report released on December 2, 2024, by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),…

Are the Final Days of the Military Junta Approaching?

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 22 SnapshotMoemaka, December 23, 2024 Are the Final Days of the Military Junta Approaching? In recent weeks, the military junta in Rakhine and Chin States has faced significant setbacks, as reported in various news outlets.…

The Revival of Conscription Law and the Public’s Struggle Under Corruption

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 21 PerspectiveMoeMaKa, December 22, 2024 The Revival of Conscription Law and the Public’s Struggle Under Corruption In March 2024, the enactment of a mandatory conscription law and the corruption-filled administrative system of the military coup…

The Future of Rakhine State Amid Limited Junta Control

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 20 PerspectiveMoeMaKa, December 21, 2024 The Future of Rakhine State Amid Limited Junta Control Rakhine State, historically under Myanmar’s kings since the centuries-old monarchic eras, has become a significant battleground in the intensified armed resistance…

Military Council Leadership Reshuffle and Myanmar-Related Talks in Thailand

  Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 19 SceneMoemaka, December 20, 2024 Military Council Leadership Reshuffle and Myanmar-Related Talks in Thailand In recent days, the military council announced a reshuffle of key positions within its ranks, including the Minister of Defense,…

To Ease the Suffering of Those Affected by War and Conflict

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – December 18 ViewpointMoeMaKa, December 19, 2024 To Ease the Suffering of Those Affected by War and Conflict Most of the daily news we read, see, or hear revolves around the consequences of battles, offensives, and territorial…