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78TH UNION DAY ANNIVERSARY: Reinvigoration of Panglong Agreement the way to go

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 4:52 p.m.

Once again, we are tasked with having to assess our well-being and how we are faring on the 78th Union Day Anniversary or the signing of Panglong Agreement on February 12, 1947.

Sai WANSAI

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Myanmar scam gangs free 261 people

Source: Bangkok Post

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 4:16 p.m.

Deputy PM says Thailand is prepared for an influx and aims to repatriate foreigners quicklyed.

Mongkol Bangprapa: Assawin Pinitwong

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From rebel to kingpin: The ruthless rise of Saw Chit Thu

Source: The Nation

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 3:59 p.m.

A master of defection and betrayal, the warlord has secured wealth, influence and control over the illicit underworld along the Thai-Myanmar border

The Nation

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Karen Warlord Protests Against Thai Arrest Threat Over Scam Centers

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 3:30 p.m.

“I would like to ask: what exactly have I done to Thailand that would justify such an arrest?” Saw Chit Thu demanded, speaking to BBC Burmese. “Have I committed any acts of rebellion against Thailand?”

Irrawaddy

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IEC Plans to Issue Temporary Residency Cards in Karenni State

Source: Burma News International

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 8:56 a.m.

The Interim Executive Council (IEC) of Karenni State is preparing to issue temporary residency cards for both local residents and individuals coming to work or visit the region.

Kantarawaddy Times

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Prosecutors urge DSI to gather more evidence for Saw Chit Thu warrant

Source: The Nation

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 8:47 a.m.

Human trafficking prosecutors believe the evidence may be insufficient for the court to issue arrest warrants for the three key Myanmar military officers.

The Nation

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2 police generals transferred for alleged links to grey businesses in Myanmar

Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 8:35 a.m.

The two officers have been stripped of their posts and are now assuming ‘inactive’ roles at the Operations Centre of the RTP, dubbed the grave yard for officers facing fact-finding or disciplinary probes.

Thai PBS World

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Time to end ASEAN’s accommodative approach in Myanmar

Source: Yuyun Wahyuningrum

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 8:13 a.m.

The junta government thrives on violence, deception and a systematic erosion of Myanmar’s democratic institutions.

The Jakarta Post

Opinion paper

Myanmar: Renewed conflict dims Rohingya repatriation hopes

Source: Deutsche Welle

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 8:09 a.m.

The Arakan Army (AA) rebel group — which is fighting the ruling junta for control of Myanmar's western borderlands — wants more autonomy for the ethnic Rakhine people, a population that is also accused of aiding the military in their expulsion of the Rohingya. 

Shaikh Azizur Rahman

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Trump’s retreat leaves Myanmar wholly to China

Source: Asia Times

Published on Feb. 12, 2025, 8:03 a.m.

USAID suspension announces America’s withdrawal from Myanmar, giving China free hand to manipulate nation’s conflict to its advantage

Bertil Lintner, Thailand-based journalist, author and security analyst

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