RIGHTS GROUPS DEMAND MYANMAR JUNTA END CHILD SOLDIER PRACTICE
Rights groups demand Myanmar junta end child soldier practice Human Rights Watch (HRW) called for the Myanmar military to stop the recruitment and use of child soldiers on Friday. Since the junta took over Myanmar in the 2021 coup, the recruitment and use of child soldiers has surged, especially after the junta enacted a mandatory […]
MYANMAR’S NATIONAL UNITY GOVERNMENT ISN’T A UNITY GOVERNMENT
Myanmar’s National Unity Government Isn’t a Unity Government The NUG’s close association with the ousted NLD government has prevented it from bringing the country’s various armed groups under a single umbrella. Myanmar’s parallel National Unity Government (NUG) saw some surprising diplomatic victories in the months after the military seized power in February 2021. Established by […]
REBELS DOWN MYANMAR JF-17 FIGHTER JET IN ATTACK
Rebels Down Myanmar JF-17 Fighter Jet in Attack This is the latest blow to the military’s airpower as resistance groups continue to expand the use of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS). According to reports from the area, the jet was likely struck by a shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile, possibly a Chinese-made FN-6 or a similar weapon. […]
THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION HAS NEW OPTIONS TO PUSH MYANMAR’S REGIME
The International Labour Organisation Has New Options to Push Myanmar’s Regime What might be the right economic tools to wield against Myanmar’s military regime, that minimise harm to the livelihoods of its civilian citizens? Sometime in the coming fortnight, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) will discuss invoking Article 33 (A.33) of its constitution against Myanmar. […]
YOUTH AND RESISTANCE: THE ROLE OF MYANMAR’S NEXT GENERATION IN DEMOCRACY MOVEMENTS
Youth and Resistance: The Role of Myanmar’s Next Generation in Democracy Movements Since Myanmar’s military coup on February 1, 2021, a new generation of young people has emerged as a formidable force in the country’s ongoing struggle for democracy. With courage, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to justice, Myanmar’s youth have become the vanguard of […]
THE ROHINGYA CRISIS: CURRENT STATUS AND INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
The Rohingya Crisis: Current Status and International Response The Rohingya crisis, now entering its eighth year, remains one of the most pressing humanitarian emergencies in Southeast Asia. Originating from Myanmar’s Rakhine State, the crisis has led to the displacement of over a million Rohingya refugees, primarily in Bangladesh, and continues to demand urgent international attention […]