News Features on Burma & Burmese issues
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – June 15 View (MoeMaKa, June 16, 2025): The CRPH’s Controversial CDM Law On June 13, the Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) announced the promulgation of a new law titled the “Civil Service Law Relating to…
Amid Myanmar’s ongoing civil war and a major earthquake, regions like southern Shan State face imminent flood risks, exacerbated by climate change and resource extraction. Local communities, already strained from conflict, must prioritize escape from either civil unrest or flooding, while inadequate government disaster responses hinder recovery efforts.
On June 13, Israel launched strikes on Iran, escalating tensions to open war amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza, where over 50,000 civilians have died. Despite U.S. claims of non-involvement, support for Israel continues. The conflict risks diverting global attention from the Myanmar revolution and increasing authoritarianism worldwide.
The Myanmar Spring Chronicle emphasizes the crucial need for accountability within armed revolutionary groups amidst reported incidents of sexual misconduct, financial misappropriation, and civilian abuse. It argues that tolerating such injustices undermines the legitimacy of the revolution, asserting that justice and ethical conduct are essential for genuine revolutionary ideals.
Over one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face severe hardships, linked to unresolved tensions with Rakhine communities and citizenship laws. The military coup in Myanmar shifted dynamics. Key actors include Bangladesh, the Arakan Army (AA), and the junta. A complex resolution requires addressing deep mistrust and ensuring human rights for the Rohingya.
On June 10, the People’s Liberation Army in Myanmar claimed to have shot down a junta fighter jet during clashes in Sagaing Region. While video evidence supports the claim, some local sources dispute it, attributing the crash to technical failure. This incident signifies a growing threat to junta air power and boosts resistance morale.
The TNLA has ordered PDF forces to withdraw from certain areas in Naungcho Township, leading to concerns of a handover to the junta. Meanwhile, the TNLA has formed the Ta’ang Land Council to establish governance in captured regions. The MNDAA also plans to surrender Theinni to the junta, amid pressures possibly tied to China’s interests.
“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – June 8 View” (MoeMaKa, June 9, 2025): TNLA Gradually Retreating from Held Territories Under Chinese Pressure As relations between China and Myanmar’s military junta have improved, ethnic armed groups based in northern Shan State and…
The Myanmar military council plans to hold elections in 267 townships by late 2025, though feasibility is questionable due to widespread control by resistance groups. A tragic incident highlights the crisis: a 13-year-old Karenni girl died by suicide after being unable to attend school, reflecting the severe disruption of education amid ongoing conflict.
The military council in Myanmar announced the arrest of several individuals related to the assassination of U Cho Htun Aung, a retired general. Critics condemn the junta’s approach, targeting family members of suspects. The assassination reflects a broader strategy to intimidate military personnel, raising concerns over escalating violence and its implications for resistance strategies.
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – June 5 View (MoeMaKa, June 6, 2025): Who Will Be Affected by ILO’s Article 33 Sanctions? TNLA May Face Renewed Clashes Over Control of Naungcho Town While factory workers in Myanmar continue protests and strikes…
“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – June 4 View” (MoeMaKa, June 5, 2025): Renewed Labor Protests Calling for Wage and Daily Rate Increases Despite ongoing economic turmoil and the continued depreciation of the Myanmar kyat following the military coup, the country’s legal…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – June 3 View(MoeMaKa) June 4, 2025 Armed clashes, killings, and significant national developments Recent daily news reports from various media outlets have highlighted that over the past few days, the MNDAA (Kokang armed group) attacked the…
Myanmar Spring Chronicle – June 2 Overview(MoeMaKa) June 3, 2025 Conflict, Floods, Earthquakes, and the Education Sector After the 2021 military coup, schools already closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic were further affected by major political unrest and protests. Since…
“Myanmar Spring Chronicle – June 1 Viewpoint” (MoeMaKa, June 2, 2025): Lives Caught Between War and Floods, as Mandalay Struggles to Recover from the Earthquake The lives of the people in Myanmar today are tragically caught between multiple disasters—war, floods,…
