News Features on Burma & Burmese issues
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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 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…
