Editorial

To ‘reverse the coup’, the UN must first reverse its own mistakes in Myanmar.

Once again, a natural disaster has exposed the Myanmar generals’ cruel indifference to the suffering of their own people.

Beijing’s renewed backing of the junta only harms China’s own interests and prolongs the suffering of the Myanmar people.

On World Press Freedom Day, we redouble our commitment to providing the people of Myanmar with independent journalism and accurate information.

Min Aung Hlaing’s crumbling military believes it can force the nation’s youth to fight a war against their own people. The regime is clearly clutching at straws.

The Operation 1027 offensive has shown that the regime’s days are numbered. The only question now is: How long before those around the junta chief acknowledge this?  

The junta continues to control the narrative with ‘pardons’, Buddha statues and prison meetings. The global community must seize back the initiative with real action.

The regime’s decision to dissolve the NLD and other political parties means that the junta’s proposed election will have zero credibility.

Rank-and-file soldiers are well aware they are despised by the people and led by incompetent and corrupt generals. Morale is low and recruitment has collapsed.  

US moves to give non-military aid to the resistance are heartening, but it will be the Myanmar people’s courage and the generals’ foolishness that bring the regime down.