India–KIA Cooperation: Trade Routes, Security, and Risks
India–KIA Cooperation: Trade Routes, Security, and Regional Concerns Developing New Transport Corridors According to regional sources, India and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) are exploring a plan to open a second trade route. This corridor would connect the KIA’s headquarters in Laiza, pass through Sagaing Region, and reach Rihkhawdar in Chin State on the India–Myanmar […]
HR 4423 — The No New Burma Funds Act
HR 4423 — The No New Burma Funds Act HR 4423, known as the No New Burma Funds Act, is a U.S. bill designed to prevent the World Bank from resuming or approving new financing for Myanmar (Burma) following the 2021 military coup. The bill tells the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for […]
Finland to close embassies in Myanmar in 2026
Finland to Close Embassy in Yangon in 2026 as Part of Strategic Diplomatic Realignment Finland has announced that it will close its embassy in Yangon in 2026, citing strategic and operational considerations. The decision, which will be implemented under a decree issued by the President of the Republic, was outlined in an official statement from […]
UN says Myanmar’s planned polls will deepen repression & instability
UN Warns Myanmar’s Planned Elections Could Deepen Repression, Instability Myanmar’s planned late-December elections are approaching under conditions that United Nations officials describe as profoundly restrictive, dangerous and incompatible with genuine democratic participation. Rather than restoring normalcy after years of political crisis, they warn the upcoming ballot may further entrench repression, division and insecurity within the […]
Dr. Sasa Resigns from NUG, Restructuring Expected Inside Shadow Government
Dr. Sasa Resigns from NUG, Restructuring Expected Inside Shadow Government November 27, 2025 Dr. Sasa, one of the most internationally recognized figures within Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, has resigned from his role as Minister of International Cooperation in the National Unity Government (NUG), according to a source close to him. The NUG has not issued an […]
Lawmakers Urge Trump: Do Not Recognize Myanmar Polls
Bipartisan U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reject Myanmar’s Upcoming Elections A group of bipartisan lawmakers in Washington is urging President Donald Trump to reject the upcoming elections in Myanmar. They argue that the military junta plans to use the December 28 vote to present itself as legitimate after seizing power in 2021. The call came […]
Myanmar Junta Pardons 3,085 Political Prisoners Ahead of Elections
Myanmar Junta Amnesties More Than 3,000 Political Prisoners Ahead of Controversial Election In the weeks leading up to Myanmar’s highly contested national election, the country’s military administration has announced a sweeping amnesty affecting thousands of political detainees. According to state media reports, more than 3,000 individuals convicted under the country’s controversial penal code provisions have […]
U.S. Ends Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar Nationals
U.S. Ends Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar Nationals The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 10,000 Myanmar nationals currently living in the United States. The decision was released on Monday through a notice published in the Federal Register and is scheduled to take […]
Myanmar Steps Up Crackdown on Online Scam Compounds Near Thai Border
Myanmar Steps Up Crackdown on Online Scam Compounds Near Thai Border Overview Myanmar authorities have intensified efforts against large-scale online scam centers operating in Shwe Kokko and KK Park, both located near Myawaddy, a strategic border town connecting Myanmar and Thailand. These facilities have drawn international attention for hosting cyberfraud operations targeting victims around the […]
Myanmar’s Power Crisis: Energy Politics in the Dark
Myanmar’s Power Crisis: Energy Politics in the Dark Myanmar has been gripped by severe electricity shortages since the 2021 military coup, intensifying the hardship faced by millions living under military rule. The power crisis began when foreign financing collapsed and currency instability worsened, driven by the political turmoil created by the coup. Liquefied natural gas […]