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Strides toward harmony?

Source: Millennium Post

Published on Oct. 6, 2024, 11:24 p.m.

As Myanmar preps up for census preceding elections, the involvement of the pro-democracy National Unity Government (NUG)—currently in exile—is essential to tone down the prolonged civil war and uphold minority rights in Myanmar 

Dipankar Dey

Opinion paper

ICNCC requests removal of two NUG ministers, seeks replacement amid political disputes

Source: Mizzima

Published on Oct. 6, 2024, 11:19 p.m.

The Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC) requested that the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) remove two ministers from the National Unity Government (NUG), Dr. Salai Lian Hmung Sakhong and Dr. Ngine Tam Maung, and replace them with new appointees.

Mizzima

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MYANMAR CENSUS PROBLEMATIC: Nationwide election necessity or junta’s repressive tool to cling on to power

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News

Published on Oct. 6, 2024, 10:22 a.m.

Now the anti-junta ethnic-democratic forces must come up with a counter-measure as soon as possible, at least in view of the people under the junta’s reign of terror. 

Sai WANSAI

Opinion paper

It’s time for India to rethink its Myanmar strategy post-Typhoon Yagi

Source: Denocratic Voice of Burma

Published on Oct. 6, 2024, 10 a.m.

Can India genuinely assist the affected communities while simultaneously supporting a government engaged in egregious human rights violations? 

Shalini Perumal

Opinion paper

Electricity bills drive solar adoption in Myanmar

Source: Xinhua

Published on Oct. 6, 2024, 9:55 a.m.

The adoption of solar energy in Myanmar is on the rise due to increasing oil prices and electricity costs, Thi Thi Soe, deputy general manager of Sandisolar, a Myanmar-based Chinese new energy company, told Xinhua on Friday.

huaxia

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Life in a Karenni IDP Camp

Source: Burma News International

Published on Oct. 5, 2024, 11:45 p.m.

Nearly all the families in the camp cultivate small fields of sesame and rice to help feed themselves. If they have anything left over they sell it to provide themselves with a basic income.

Feature | Kantarawaddy Times

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Urgent Statement on the Rohingya Crisis and the Need for Regional Protection

Source: Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN)

Published on Oct. 5, 2024, 11:39 a.m.

As the situation continues to deteriorate, we call for immediate action from ASEAN, its member states, and the international community.

Statement | Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network

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Chinese Scammers Push up Prices for Locals in Payathonzu Town, Karen State

Source: Burma News International

Published on Oct. 5, 2024, 10:49 a.m.

The DKBA is the most powerful EAO in the town and it has opened many offices there. Also operational in the town and involved with its administration are the KNU/KNLA Peace Council (KPC), the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF), and the New Mon State Party (NMSP)

Independent Mon News Agency

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ISSI signs Working Protocol with Myanmar think-tank

Source: Mizzima

Published on Oct. 5, 2024, 9:57 a.m.

It is a familiar tactic from the generals, yet this time it appears tailored to project an image of inclusive elections to China and Myanmar’s credulous neighboring countries. 

Mizzima

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A Rigged Game: The Regime’s Manipulative Call for Participation in Elections

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Oct. 5, 2024, 9:23 a.m.

It is a familiar tactic from the generals, yet this time it appears tailored to project an image of inclusive elections to China and Myanmar’s credulous neighboring countries. 

Ye Myo Hein

Opinion paper