Also this week, the cash-strapped regime arranged migrant workers for war-torn Russia, got PR lessons from ASEAN, topped internet shutdown rankings, restarted Dawei SEZ with rubles, and discussed border scams...
Also this week, the regime issued threats to bomb resistance-held mines, appointed an ambassador to Iran, opened the door to Chinese security forces, tightened India ties, and lashed out at...
Also this week, the regime signaled further election delays, and lost more territory amid reports of a growing crisis in the ranks.
Also this week, the junta boss urged parties to prepare for ‘impossible poll’, and quelled China’s anger while shielding border fraudsters.
Also this week we locate the junta’s emergency minister in Russia studying how to deal with a falling glacier.
Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing urged pride in an army reviled for war crimes, as his junta looked for a thaw in US relations under Trump and toasted tightening...
Also this week, the Air Force chief urged escalation of a campaign that has killed over 1,000 civilians, and the cash-strapped regime went begging for investment in Hong Kong.
Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing slammed EAOs for ‘destroying nation,’ as his warplanes killed 40 civilians, discussed military cooperation with Iran and Belarus, and pushed solar power.
Also this week, China honored the junta’s envoy as it pushed megaprojects in Myanmar, poll preparations got off to a bad start, and the air force delivered a lethal New...
Min Aung Hlaing’s propaganda mill went into overdrive in 2024, touting tourism, climate solutions, medical excellence, and fatherly values as the nation burned.
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