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SAC Chair: Path to peace opens through political dialogue and ethnic groups urged to engage armed groups in negotiations

Source: Eleven Media Group

Published on Feb. 13, 2025, 9:29 a.m.

In a message to the Union Day ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw on February 12, the State Administration Council (SAC) Chairman stated that the door to peace is being opened to resolve political issues politically.

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Most foreigners cross Thai border voluntarily to work in Myawaddy: police

Source: The Nation

Published on Feb. 13, 2025, 9:06 a.m.

Only 1% of foreigners who have crossed the Thai border to work in Myawaddy were deceived, as the majority travelled to the Myanmar border town voluntarily, the police inspector-general said on Thursday.

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Myanmar militia hosting scam centers says it will deport 8,000 foreigners

Source: Radio Free Asia

Published on Feb. 13, 2025, 8:37 a.m.

“We expect that there will be up to 8,000 people, maybe more,” said Naing Maung Zaw, a spokesman for a militia known as the Karen Border Guard Force, or BGF, which oversees scam operations in eastern Myanmar’s Myawaddy district.

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Myanmar cardinal urges Catholics to work toward peace

Source: Union of Catholic Asian News

Published on Feb. 13, 2025, 8:34 a.m.

Myanmar Cardinal Charles Maung Bo has once again reiterated the importance of peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness, in the conflict-stricken nation amidst reports of junta forces torching the homes of its citizens.

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]OPEN LETTER TO ALL KACHINS | Ayong Singpho

Source: Mokokchung Times

Published on Feb. 13, 2025, 8:07 a.m.

As we all celebrate Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi today, I write to you—with longing, with sorrow, and with an unyielding fire that refuses to be extinguished.

Open Letter | Ayong Singpho

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Will Myanmar Junta Hold Elections in 2025?

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Feb. 13, 2025, 8:04 a.m.

Min Aung Hlaing has shifted his focus to nationwide “peace and stability” as a precondition to “free and fair” elections.

Analysis | Irrawaddy

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Chinese-led scam gangs leave Payathonzu

Source: Bangkok Post

Published on Feb. 13, 2025, 7:59 a.m.

Chinese businesses have deserted Payathonzu, a Myanmar border town adjacent to Kanchanaburi province, days after Thailand cut off power, oil and internet services to put the squeeze on criminal gangs, according to Thai security sources.

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Myanmar: Recklessly abrupt US aid stoppage poses existential threat to human rights

Source: Amnesty International

Published on Feb. 13, 2025, 7:17 a.m.

The organization warned that lives could be lost unless the decision is urgently reversed, amended or if waivers for life-saving assistance are not immediately granted and swiftly implemented for those working on the ground.

Press Release | Amnesty International

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Myanmar Junta Gives New ASEAN Envoy Frosty Reception

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Feb. 13, 2025, 7 a.m.

His visit, however, was not covered by regime media – a significant departure from the junta’s usual practice of widely publicizing visits by foreign dignitaries for propaganda purposes.

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PNLA Accuses Pa-O Militia of Killing Their Own People in Southern Shan State

Source: Myanmar Pressphoto Agency

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 11:34 p.m.

Pa-O Militia, also known as the Pa-O National Organization (PNO), which is aligned with Myanmar’s military junta, has been killing fellow Pa-O civilians in southern Shan State, according to Khun Rein Yan, spokesperson for the Pa-O National Liberation Army (PNLA) to MPA.

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