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The Conflict Trap in Myanmar: A new series of Podcasts analyzing Myanmar’s recent history

Source: Transnational Institute

Published on Feb. 6, 2025, 11:04 p.m.

TNI has introduced a series of podcast interviews with Martin Smith* on the conflict history of Myanmar.

Podcast Interviews | Martin SMITH

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Singapore company suspends trading in its shares after our investigation into its operations in Myanmar

Source: Finance Uncovered

Published on Feb. 6, 2025, 10:55 a.m.

Within two days of the investigation being published by FU and JFM, the regulators of the Singapore exchange (SGX) contacted Interra with questions about its Myanmar operations, Interra revealed in a statement today.

Caroline Henshaw | Finance Uncovered

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Nationalist groups ask govt. to repatriate Rohingyas

Source: The Island

Published on Feb. 6, 2025, 10:45 a.m.

Nationalist Organisations have strongly objected to government providing refugee status to Rohingyas from Myanmar.

The Island

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IEC Establishes Youth Affairs Department to Provide Special Support for Disadvantaged Youths

Source: Kantarawaddy Times

Published on Feb. 6, 2025, 10:35 a.m.

According to Khun Thomas, the head of the newly formed department, the initiative aims to assist young people struggling with drug addiction and those who have been unable to access education due to the current transitional situation.

Kantarawaddy Times

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China Must Explain Defense of Myanmar Junta

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Feb. 6, 2025, 10:14 a.m.

In late 2024, reports emerged that the Chinese authorities had arrested MNDAA leader Peng Daxun, leading to speculation that the group might have to withdraw from Lashio. Throughout last month, rumors persisted about an MNDAA retreat

Analysis | Wai Min Tun

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Singapore Urges Employers to Shun Migrants from Myanmar

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Feb. 6, 2025, 10:08 a.m.

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower singled out Myanmar and told recruiters to monitor the situation in foreign countries. It said they “may wish to recruit workers from a wider mix of approved countries for business”.

Yu Phyu Han

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Myawaddy pleads for reprieve as crackdown cripples city

Source: The Nation

Published on Feb. 6, 2025, 9:18 a.m.

The Myawaddy Chamber of Commerce has made a desperate plea to Thailand to ease restrictions on electricity and fuel supplies, as the measures, implemented to target cross-border call centre operations, have brought the city to its knees.

The Nation

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Power cuts to Myanmar will affect Thailand’s border economy - Phumtham

Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service

Published on Feb. 6, 2025, 9:13 a.m.

Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Phumtham Wechayachai said today that the electricity, fuel and internet cuts to five locations in three Myanmar border townships will negatively affect Thailand’s border economy

Thai PBS World

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Min Aung Hlaing pledges tough action on gambling, fraud, and drugs

Source: The Nation

Published on Feb. 6, 2025, 9:08 a.m.

SAC chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing addressed this issue at the Union Government Coordination Meeting held at the meeting hall of the SAC Chairman’s Office in Naypyidaw, yesterday morning. 

The Nation

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Junta Officials Added Brazil, Arctic to Usual Diplomatic Destinations in January

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Feb. 6, 2025, 9:06 a.m.

The junta officials’ destinations included key allies and arms suppliers like China, Russia and Belarus, as well as fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members Thailand, Laos, Brunei and Malaysia

Maung KAVI | Irrawaddy

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