Category: Features

News Features on Burma & Burmese issues

What Awaits Myanmar and the World in 2025

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 22 OverviewMoeMaKa, January 23, 2025 What Awaits Myanmar and the World in 2025 Although only three weeks have passed in 2025, events are unfolding rapidly, sparking debates, controversies, fears, and disappointments. Globally, wars, sanctions, prohibitive…

The Impact of Trump’s Four Years on Myanmar’s Armed Revolution

Myanmar Spring Chronicles – January 21 PerspectiveMoeMaKa, January 22, 2025 The Impact of Trump’s Four Years on Myanmar’s Armed Revolution On Donald Trump’s first day in office, following his inauguration as President of the United States, he signed a flurry…

China’s Mediation: MNDAA and Junta Ceasefire Agreement – Background and Implications

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 20 Scene MoeMaKa, January 21, 2025 China’s Mediation: MNDAA and Junta Ceasefire Agreement – Background and Implications On January 20, 2025, a spokesperson from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Myanmar National Democratic…

28 Junta Prisoners Killed in Airstrike in Mrauk U, Rakhine State

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 19 SceneMoeMaKa, January 20, 2025 28 Junta Prisoners Killed in Airstrike in Mrauk U, Rakhine State On the evening of January 18, junta airstrikes targeted a detention camp near Ramchaung in Mrauk U, Rakhine State,…

Myawaddy’s Online Scam Organizations and the Junta’s Responsibility

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 18 Scene MoeMaKa, January 19, 2025 Myawaddy’s Online Scam Organizations and the Junta’s Responsibility The human trafficking and forced labor associated with online scam organizations in Myawaddy Township have escalated from a local issue to…

A World Losing Integrity and the Suffering of the People of Myanmar

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – January 17 OverviewMoeMaKa, January 18, 2025 A World Losing Integrity and the Suffering of the People of Myanmar While the villages, towns, and regions of Myanmar remain under the constant threat of armed conflict, airstrikes, and…

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…