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Crime increases in Myanmar cities due to lack of law enforcement, residents say
More instances of kidnapping, robbery and murder are occurring in junta-controlled urban areas.
RFA Burmese
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Concerns and voices of locals and IDPs facing frequent aerial bombings by the military council in western Pekon Township
Due to the military council’s airstrikes, displaced people are trying to flee to other areas. As the displacement continues, there is an increasing need for essential supplies for the IDPs.
Interview | Locals and IDPs
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For Federal Democracy to Succeed, Myanmar’s Political Prisoners Need Justice
AAPP, has been working on political prisoner issues in Myanmar for nearly 25 years. First and foremost, we demand the release of all political prisoners, including U Win Myint and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. To do so would be a step toward progress.
Bo Kyi, former political prisoner and joint secretary of the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners
Opinion paper
Myanmar’s Resistance-Led Nation-Building Has Begun: The International Community Must Fully Support
As the Myanmar military crumbles, the international community must take urgent action to protect civilians from grave military atrocities and support the resistance-led nation-building effort already underway in Myanmar
Statement | Special Advisory Council for Myanmar
Opinion paper
Myanmar’s “failed junta” turns five
The regime is in deep trouble but it is best not to be too optimistic about an early resolution of the conflict.
Andrew SELTH, Adjunct Professor at the Griffith Asia Institute, at Griffith University, Brisbane
Opinion paper
Life Without Power Spells Daily Misery for Yangon’s Residents
Since January, households in Yangon’s townships have been provided with power on a rotating basis among three groups, each getting theoretically four hours on followed by eight hours off.
Nyein Nyein | Irrawaddy
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MNDAA Leader Vows to Uphold China’s ‘Peace’ Policy on Myanmar
MNDAA commander Peng Daxun (aka Peng Deren) said in his Chinese New Year’s message on Tuesday that the MNDAA would “safeguard the political rights” as well as the “high degree of autonomy” that the ethnic armed group had secured for its territory
Irrawaddy
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Rohingya Refugees Blocked From Landing On Indonesia Beach
The latest group of refugees, including four children, arrived on a beach in Aceh province at 2:00 pm (0700 GMT), according to Rizalihadi, a local administrative official.
Agence France Presse
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Illegal language school raided on Koh Phangan
Police and local administrative officials found the school operating inside Koh Phangan International Church on Tuesday, Pol Maj Charoenchai Boonkliang, an investigative inspector of Surat Thani police, said on Wednsday.
Supapong Chaolan
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Refugee Camp’s Environmental Health Program Suspended, but Volunteers to Continue Efforts
The Environment Health Program, directly supported by IRC, consists of six sub-sectors. Some staff members will continue to work as volunteers to maintain critical services such as water distribution and waste management systems.
Kantarawaddy Times
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